Merger of Major Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts

Situated on the north shore of Lake Tahoe in California, the popular Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley ski resorts are set to join forces from the start of the 2011-12 snow sport season. Combining operations with a common ownership, new season passes and lift tickets will see patrons skiing and snowboarding on both mountains.

International Snow Science Workshop 2010

It is common knowledge that without snow, there would be no skiing resorts or breathtaking snowboarding opportunities for winter sport enthusiasts to enjoy. One other looming factor is the threat of avalanches, and the International Symposium of Snow Science and Avalanche Practice is held to explore the dangers and the theories in regard to these [...]

8th Annual Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest

When the mountains of Squaw Valley are not being overrun by skiing enthusiasts and snowboarders during the winter months, festivals and events keep the community busy until the next blanket of snow falls. The Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest, being held on the 15th and 16th of August does not only give festival attendants the [...]

Wanderlust Festival 2009

The Wanderlust Festival 2009, will see the picturesque Squaw Valley Ski Resort transformed into a musical celebration from the 24th to the 26th of July 2009, featuring popular bands and artists such as Gillian Welch, Spearhead, Broken Social Sense, The Honey Brothers, Spoon, Andrew Bird, Girl Talk, Dap Kings, Mates of State and Rogue Wave, [...]

California

When most people think about California, they think of warm weather, sunshine and long stretches of sandy beachfront. Being a coastal state, it’s quite understandable that snow may be the last thing you think of. But while California may have some of the most stunning beaches in the country, it also has some amazing snow-covered [...]

Squaw Valley

If you’re looking for a great winter or summer holiday destination, look no further than Squaw Valley. A world-class destination resort, it serves as both a residential and recreational preserve. The resort is nestled between six of the magnificent Sierra peaks and it features spectacular views of both Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada. You [...]

Julia Mancuso – A Bright Star

Julia Mancuso is an American alpine skier and Olympic Gold Medalist, having been the winner of the giant slalom at the 2006 Winter Olympics. Born on 9 March 1984 in Reno, Nevada, Julia is the second of three daughters and, with being raised in Tahoe, she considers herself to be a true California girl. Her parents have a great love for sports, nature and outdoor life, which has rubbed off on their three daughters. Up until Julia was six years old, the family split their time between Squaw Valley Ski Resort and Kauai, Hawaii, with the result being that Julia learned to love the vastly different climates equally.

The Ski Tour Countdown

The world’s best skiers are getting set for The Ski Tour (TST) which will take place at four premier ski vacation resorts in America – Sun Valley in Idaho, Breckenridge and Aspen/Snowmass in Colorado and Squaw Valley in California. The prize money for the skier cross or skier half pipe competitions is $500,000. The competition will be televised nationally and a simultaneous super concert will include some of the country’s biggest music performances in the mountains.