Best known for: Open bowls and miles of meticulously groomed runs.
Best-kept secret: For the more adventurous skier, vast areas have been left in their pristine state for a true wilderness experience and some of the best advanced skiing anywhere.
Location: Squaw Valley USA is a world-class destination resort overlooking beautiful Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada.
Season: November 18, 2000 - May 28, 2001
Base elevation: 6,200 feet (1,890 meters)
Vertical rise: 2,850 feet (869 meters)
Terrain: 4000 acres (1,620 hectares) of open bowl skiing
Longest run: 16,000 feet (4,877 meters)
Trails: 25% beginner 45% Intermediate 30% Advanced/Expert
Annual snowfall: 450 inches (1,143 cm)
Snowmaking: 12%
Lifts: 31 lifts, including: 1 Cable Car (150 passenger) 1 Funitel 4 High Speed Quad Chairs 2 High Speed Six Pak Chairs 1 Quad Chair 7 Triple Chairs 10 Double Chairs 3 Pony Tows 1 Pulse Lift
Lift capacity: 49,000 skiers per hour
Lodging: Two mid-mountain lodges, Gold Coast and High Camp, serve the ski area with outstanding amenities.
Equipment rentals: Squaw Valley offers a variety of equipment rental stores that will equip you with the latest in skiing and snowboarding equipment.
