Monday, July 4, 2011

Snow Report

July 4, 2011 - 7:00am

4th of July Skiing & Riding at Squaw!

el. 6200'

LOWER MOUNTAIN
Temperature
42°
Wind
5-10 mph
Skies
Sunny
BASE
N/A

Lift Status

LOWER MOUNTAIN
07/02/2011 - 6:17am
  • Closed Cable Car
  • Closed Funitel
  • Closed Start Me Up 1
  • Closed Papoose Deluxe Double
  • Closed Exhibition
  • Closed Far East Express
  • Closed Red Dog
  • Closed Squaw Creek
  • Closed Squaw One Express
  • Closed KT-22 Express
  • Closed Olympic Lady
  • Closed Cornice II
  • Closed Squaw Kids Pony Tail
  • Closed Squaw Kids Magic Carpet
  • Closed Squaw Kids Boardwalk
  • Closed Start Me Up 2

el. 8200'

UPPER MOUNTAIN
Temperature
59°
Wind
10-15 mph
Skies
Sunny
BASE
85"
SNOW
Groomed
Spring Conditions

Lift Status

UPPER MOUNTAIN
07/02/2011 - 6:19am
  • Closed Pulse
  • Closed Bailey's Beach
  • Closed Belmont
  • Closed East Broadway
  • Closed Links
  • Closed Emigrant
  • Closed Gold Coast Express
  • Closed High Camp
  • Closed Mainline
  • Closed Newport
  • Closed Shirley Lake Express
  • Closed Siberia Express
  • Closed Solitude
  • Closed Broken Arrow
  • Closed Granite Chief
  • Closed Headwall Express
  • Closed Silverado

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Monday, July 4, 2011 - 7:00am

Lift Operations Hours: 8am - 2pm
Cable Car Hours: 8am - 5:30pm
High Camp Pool & Hot Tub: 11am - 5pm

Happy 4th of July from Squaw Valley USA! 6 lifts are spinning from 8am to 2pm offering 2,000 acres of summer skiing and riding. In addition to skiing and riding, the 4th of July brings live music to Gold Coast and drink specials and pool parties to the High Camp Swimming Pool and Hot Tub. Free commemorative 4th of July T-shirts will be available for all lift ticket holders and 2011-12 passholders today while supplies last.

Lift Hours:
8am to 2pm

Lift Tickets:
$49 for adults
$12 for kids 12 and under
All tickets include a commemorative T-shirt on July 4 while supplies last
Active duty military personnel will receive complimentary tickets

Events:

Monday, July 4:

  • Skiing & Riding: 8am-2pm
  • High Camp Pool & Hot Tub: 11am-5pm
  • DJ at High Camp, 1-3pm

Buy your 2011-2012 Season Pass now and ski & ride this weekend for free

Adult Bronze Passes start at just $439, Silver is $539 and Gold is $739. To buy your pass or for more information visit www.squaw.com/season-pass.

Book your Summer Stay Today

Make your plans today and check out these discounted lodging packages. Call 1-800-545-4350 to book.

Forecast: Sunny with a high near 83. Breezy with southwest winds between 10-15 mph.

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Thursday, June 30, 2011

Mammouth Weekly Bike Report

10 Trails + Kamikaze This Weekend!

After a great opening last weekend, the trail crews have been hard at work to provide even MORE riding for the upcoming holiday weekend.

Beginning Saturday, we will have 10 trails open including: Uptown, Downtown, Big Ring, Shotgun (check the new paver turn), Lower Paper Route, Juniper, Lakes Trail, Lower Bullet, Timber and (drum roll please...) Kamikaze! Riding top to bottom by July 4th after 55 feet of snow this winter. Nice!

Don't forget, we are still open for skiing and snowboarding through Monday, July 4th. Come ski and ride the Bike Park for just $79/day!

The Ultimate Independence Day Weekend

July 2, 2011 - July 4, 2011
The Ultimate Independence Day Weekend

Ski and Ride

Lifts:
Funitel, Gold Coast, Shirley Lake, Links, Cable Car, Siberia

Lift Hours:
8am to 2pm

Lift Tickets:
$49 for adults
$12 for kids 12 and under
All tickets include a commemorative T-shirt on July 4 while supplies last
Active duty military personnel will receive complimentary tickets

Season Passes:
Ski and Ride for free with your 2011-12 season pass!

What!? You haven't purchased your 2011-12 pass yet? They are still a great deal and you can start counting off your days over the 4th of July weekend:
Get Your Season Pass Now!

Private Lessons:
50% discount July 2-4
Available for all ages and abilities
Two or more hour lessons available by reservation
One hour lessons available on walk-in basis only
To make reservations call 530-452-7123

Group Lessons:
Available when you purchase the First Time Package for $125
Package Includes 2.5 hour lesson, rental equipment, lift ticket
Available for ages 7+
Meet at 9:45am in front of the Rental Shop

Events:

Friday, July 1:

Saturday, July 2:

Sunday, July 3:

Monday, July 4:

  • DJ at High Camp, 1-3pm

Dogs are welcome in the base Village but for their safety, dogs will not be permitted on the Cable Car July 2-4.



Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Kites Color the Sky at Squaw Valley's Soaring Kites & Music Festival July 9, 2011

[Squaw Valley USA] June 27 - Every July, Squaw Valley USA celebrates the art and sport of kite flying as host to the nation’s highest altitude organized kiting festival at High Camp, el. 8200’. Gigantic flying creatures, professional kite flyers, kite-making and face painting for the kids, and the live music are all part of the high-flying enjoyment of the 10th Annual Soaring Kites & Music Festival on Saturday, July 9, 2011.

The festival brings members of regional and national kite organizations to Squaw Valley’s mountaintop to launch dozens of elaborate and colorful kites. The Soaring Kites & Music Festival also includes live music, kite-making workshop for kids and professional kite flying demonstrations. Kite flying, which originated in 5th Century BC China, is now both a popular pastime and a competitive sport. The annual Soaring Kites & Music Festival is a celebration of the pleasure and fellowship that kite flying continues to conjure today.

The Soaring Kites & Music Festival is from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and the kite-making workshop will run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Guests are invited to bring their own kites or they can purchase kites at the festival. Kids of all ages can get their faces painted with whimsical designs from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

High Camp’s Swimming Pool & Hot Tub, Poolside Café, roller skating, hiking, paintball, disc golf and the lively Umbrella Bar provide endless fun throughout the festival. The Cable Car runs every 20 minutes from 10:40 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., and the High Camp Swimming Pool & Hot Tub will be open from 11 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

For more information about the Soaring Kites & Music Festival or summer operations at Squaw Valley USA, visit www.squaw.com or call 530-452-4000.

For great lodging packages, call 1-866-366-7261 or visit www.squaw.com.

Squaw Valley USA was founded in 1949 and hosted the 1960 Olympic Winter Games, the first televised Olympics. Squaw Valley is one of the largest and most diverse mountain resorts in North America, with incomparable outdoor recreational amenities that attract both local residents and visitors from around the globe. For more information, please visit www.squaw.com

Saturday, June 25, 2011

The Village at Squaw Valley Hosts Bluesdays Every Tuesday with Free Concerts Featuring Award-Winning Blues Artists

Bluesdays held every Tuesday in July & August featuring blues concerts, food specials & great deals

[Squaw Valley USA] June 24 – This summer, Bluesdays are back at The Village at Squaw Valley. The Village will host some of the best regional and national blues acts amidst spectacular views of the mountain. Guests can enjoy delicious blue plate food specials from local Village restaurants or kick back with a cold brew, glass of wine or cocktail available at the Blues Bar. Bluesdays performances will take place in the Village Events Plaza from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m every Tuesday in July & August.

Squaw Valley USA will celebrate every Bluesday with Blue Dot Deals on scenic Cable Car rides to High Camp, el. 8200’, which includes $10 off adult, senior and youth Cable Car tickets and $5 off kids Cable Car tickets. Village shops will also offer savings with Blue Dot Specials. For more information, visit www.thevillageatsquaw.com or call 1-877-297-2140.

In conjunction with the weekly blues performances, The Village is offering a Bluesdays lodging package that includes overnight accommodations in a condominium-style suite with an excellent view of the stage (based on availability). Good for Tuesday night arrivals, the package starts at only $105 per night for a one-bedroom suite, plus tax. Guests can also upgrade to a two bedroom unit for an additional $50 or to a three bedroom unit for $100.

Featured blues acts for summer 2011 include:

July 5 - John Nemeth
John Nemeth is a rising blues star; a singer steeped in the tradition and reminiscent of B.B. King, Ray Charles and Junior Parker, and a harmonica player of riveting intensity and virtuosity. His decade long career has found him opening for Robert Cray, Keb Mo', and Earl Thomas. Performing major music festivals around the United States, Europe, Canada and Asia has brought him critical acclaim.

July 12 - Studebaker John & The Hawks

Born in an Italian-American section of Chicago, Studebaker John Grimaldi started playing harmonica at age 7. As a songwriter and musician, Studebaker John has emerged as a major creative force in the world of the blues today. Ahead of the pack, with vision and foresight, creating a new standard and landscape for music’s future.

July 19 - Shannon McNally & Hot Sauce
Shannon McNally got her first guitar and JJ Cale album at the age of 12 and never looked back. Combined with the classic rock she grew up listening to – The Allman Brothers, Dr. John and Hendrix – it’s the musical center of gravity she brought to her 2002 Capitol Records debut Jukebox Sparrow gaining notice from Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Leno and Letterman.

July 26 - Anna Popovic (Yugoslavia)
Ana Popovic is an incredible guitarist/vocalist known for her diversity of techniques and styles. Her blend of smoking electric funk slide guitar, jazzy instrumentals, tight blues groove, soulful feminine vocals and Ana’s incredible stage presence makes her an irresistible force in the music world.

August 2 - Curtis Salgado
Curtis Salgado is a Portland, Oregon based blues, R&B and soul singer-songwriter. He plays harmonica and fronts his own band as lead vocalist. The Washington Post called Salgado a “Superb soul and blues singer.”

August 9 - Ronnie Baker Brooks
Like his father before him, Ronnie Baker Brooks became a Chicago blues mainstay, playing regularly in Chicago area clubs. After the release of his second album, Brooks hit the road for what turned out to be a seemingly non-stop three-year tour, picking up devoted new fans all along the way.

August 16 - Chris Cain
Chris Cain is a master of blues guitar, blues vocals, blues keyboards and blues vocals. Cain has been called “blues guitar at its finest, a must see.”

August 23 - Joanne Shaw Taylor
Within a year of performing her first band at age 16, Joanne Shaw Taylor performed with Dave Steward (Eurythmics) and Candy Dulfer (Prince) in the super group D.U.P, and today she is one of the best female blues guitarists around.

August 30 - Grand Finale: Roy Rogers & The Delta Rhythm Kings
Roy Rogers has been widely recognized as one of the world's finest practitioners and innovators of modern slide guitar. Rogers has been nominated for 8 Grammy's as producer, songwriter and performer. An exciting live performer, he has performed with Carlos Santana, Bonnie Raitt, Steve Miller, Linda Ronstadt, Sammy Hagar and many others. Rogers' has appeared at the world’s most prestigious festivals including Montreux, North Sea, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Featival - and festivals in Norway, Australia, France & Italy.


In addition to Bluesdays, The Village at Squaw Valley will host free Outdoor Movie Nights every Thursday in July and August. Families and friends can snuggle up under the stars while enjoying new releases and family classics on the big screen in the Events Plaza at The Village at Squaw Valley. A different movie shows every Thursday through August, weather permitting and movies begin at dusk. Blankets and warm clothes are recommended.

July 7 – Despicable Me (rated PG, 95 min)
July 14 – How to Train Your Dragon (rated PG, 98 min)
July 21 – The Karate Kid (rated PG, 140 min)
July 28 – Wanderlust Festival Programming / TBD
August 4– Tangled (rated PG, 100 min)
August 11 – Thor (rated PG-13)
August 18 – Toy Story 3 (rated PG, 93 min)
August 25 – Tron Legacy (rated PG-13, 127 min)
September 1 – Pedal Driven, a new bikeumentary along with an annual Membership Drive, brought to you by Biking for a Better World.

For more information, visit www.thevillageatsquaw.com or call 1-877-297-2140.

Zip Line Open Today!

Located next to the Funitel, kids can take a zip on the zipline starting today. Or catch the scenic Cable Car to High Camp, el. 8200' and explore the mountaintop. Experience high altitude swimming at the Swimming Pool. The Poolside Cafe is serving lunch on the patio overlooking the pool and refreshments are available at the Umbrella Bar. Explore the snowy trails or take a spin at the High Camp Roller Rink.

Paint your friends at High Camp Paintball

Grab your friends and challenge them to a game of mountaintop paintball. The course is amazing with large granite features and variable terrain. The Woodsball course is open daily. Check it out!

The Ultimate Independence Day Weekend

Skiing, Riding, live music, The Cushing Crossing and Fireworks. The biggest Independence Day celebration is right here at Squaw Valley. We'll be rocking and riding from July 2-4. Skiing and Riding hours will be from 8am-2pm. July 3 features the Cushing Crossing, a free concert by Big Head Todd and the Monsters as well as a spectacular fireworks display.

Book your Lake Tahoe Get-Away Today

Call our lodging experts to find the vacation package that's right for you. 1-800-403-0206

Weather

The National Weather Service is forecasting sun with a high near 68. Breezy, with a west wind between 15 and 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.


Rates


Adult Youth 13-18 Child 12 & under Senior 65-75
Cable Car Ride $29 $22 $10 $22 Free with your 2011-12 Winter Season Pass!
Swimming Pool & Hot Tub $14 $14 $7 $14 Does not include Cable Car Ride
Roller Skating $10 $10 $5 $10 Does not include Cable Car Ride
Paintball $29 $29
$24 Does not include Cable Car Ride. For ages 13+.
Zipline - Single Ride

$12

All Access Ticket $63 $57
$57 Includes Cable Car, Pool, Roller Skating, Paintball (ages 13+)
Child's All Access Ticket

$30
Includes Cable Car, Pool, Roller Skating and Zip Line

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Ride the Cable Car to your Squaw adventure!

Catch the scenic Cable Car to High Camp, el. 8200' and explore the mountaintop. Experience high altitude swimming at the Swimming Pool. The Poolside Cafe is serving lunch on the patio overlooking the pool and refreshments are available at the Umbrella Bar. Explore the snowy trails or take a spin at the High Camp Roller Rink. Grab your sunscreen and stay cool at Squaw.

Have you heard? Squaw has mountaintop paintball

Grab your friends and challenge them to a game of mountaintop paintball. The course is amazing with large granite features and variable terrain. The Woodsball course is open daily. Check it out!

The Ultimate Independence Day Weekend

Skiing, Riding, live music, The Cushing Crossing and Fireworks. The biggest Independence Day celebration is right here at Squaw Valley. We'll be rocking and riding from July 2-4. Skiing and Riding hours will be from 8am-2pm. July 3 features the Cushing Crossing, a free concert by Big Head Todd and the Monsters as well as a spectacular fireworks display.

Book your Lake Tahoe Get-Away Today

Call our lodging experts to find the vacation package that's right for you. 1-800-403-0206

Weather

The National Weather Service is forecasting sun, with a high near 74 degrees and southwest winds to 20mph.


Rates


Adult Youth 13-18 Child 12 & under Senior 65-75
Cable Car Ride $29 $22 $10 $22 Free with your 2011-12 Winter Season Pass!
Swimming Pool & Hot Tub $14 $14 $7 $14 Does not include Cable Car Ride
Roller Skating $10 $10 $5 $10 Does not include Cable Car Ride
Paintball $29 $29
$24 Does not include Cable Car Ride. For ages 13+.
All Access Ticket $63 $57
$57 Includes Cable Car, Pool, Roller Skating, Paintball (ages 13+)
Child's All Access Ticket

$30
Includes Cable Car, Pool, Roller Skating and Zip Line