From snowboarding the half pipes to the night skiing, Squaw Valley USA with its spectacular views of Lake Tahoe is an awesome ski resort. Even if you don’t ski or snowboard, boomers can enjoy a variety of activities that make Squaw Valley a great destination to have fun and meet people. Boasting an ice skating rink, pool, and a lift right from its doorstep up the mountain, Squaw Valley is a oneof- a-kind mountain experience.

Abundant spring snowfall and classic California sunshine keep Squaw open well into May. With 4,000 acres of skiable terrain, the most advanced lift network in North America, and countless activities offered at two elevations, Squaw Valley is the perfect getaway.

Squaw's summit elevation of 9,050 feet at Granite Chief offers great terrain. With 150 runs the mountain is spread out in sprawling, wide-open bowls rather than into narrow trails. Six mountain peaks are accessed by 33 lifts.

Deep snowpack epitomize perfect spring skiing conditions. Along with fresh powder, spring brings coveted 'corn' snow, when the snow freezes at night and then softens gradually throughout the day as it is warmed by the sun. Akin to fresh powder, the corn snow surface is soft and forgiving and makes turning easy and very fun.

Mountaintop Ice Skating
Squaw Valley USA's Olympic-sized outdoor ice skating pavilion, located at High Camp, elevation 8200,' provides an excellent retreat and a fun winter activity for all ages. The Olympic Ice Pavilion, accessed via Squaw Valley's aerial Cable Car, sits perched at the crest of Squaw Valley's upper mountain, offering unmatched panoramic views of the Squaw Valley Meadow, beautiful Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra Nevada.

Mountaintop Swimming
Beginning in March, guests can take a break from winter activities with a refreshing dip in Squaw’s high-altitude swimming lagoon or soak in the enormous mountain-top Jacuzzi. Located at the High Camp Bath & Tennis Club. The free-form swimming pool is heated to approximately 80 degrees and contains two 25 meter lap lanes, a shallow wading area and two islands, landscaped with waterfalls and native boulders. Adjacent to the pool, the twenty-five foot diameter spa is heated to a soothing 102 degrees and sur- Squaw Valley USA Lagoon Umbrella Bar Photo - Nathan Kendall rounded by expansive decks and a casual umbrella bar.

The Olympic Village has shops and restaurants. There are 18 km of cross country trails, snowshoeing, and sleigh rides in the valley meadow which offers a wide variety of additional choices off the slopes.

Snowshoeing
On full moon evenings the resort offers guided moonlit snowshoe tours around Squaw Valley's upper mountain peaks. Guided by a knowledgeable tour leader and the light of the full moon, snowshoers trek to upper mountain vistas to take in spectacular views of the snow covered Sierra and Lake Tahoe, illuminated by the full moon. Snowshoeing is also offered daily at the Resort at Squaw Creek.

Dog Sledding
Guests can experience the thrill of mushing with an eight-dog team of Alaskan huskies offered by Wilderness Adventure Dog Sled Tours. Led by an experienced guide specialized in maneuvering the snowy meadows, the one hour tours are available daily during the winter season. www.resortatsquawcreek.com

Cross-Country Skiing The Resort at Squaw Creek offers 18 kilometers of groomed trails, spanning across 400 acres through the hills and meadows of Squaw Valley. Trail passes and equipment rentals are available at the Nordic Center. www.resortatsquawcreek.com