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Squaw Valley Olympic Valley, California, United States Visit website
Squaw Valley Ski Resort in Olympic Valley, California, is one of the largest ski areas in the United States, and was the host site of the entire 1960 Winter Olympics. It is the second-largest ski area in Lake Tahoe after Heavenly, with 30 chairlifts, 3,600 acres (15 km2) and the only funitel in the U.S.
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Olympic Valley, California, formerly known as Squaw Valley, hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics and boasts world-class skiing and snowboarding terrain. High Camp at Squaw Valley offers stunning views of Lake Tahoe and access to intermediate and advanced slopes. Beginners can find gentler terrain at the base area and nearby Alpine Meadows, which is now connected to Palisades Tahoe via a gondola. The resort offers a variety of lifts, including high-speed gondolas and chairlifts, to access its vast terrain. Ski season typically runs from November to May, depending on snow conditions.
Olympic Valley, nestled in California's Sierra Nevada, offers diverse hiking experiences primarily around its renowned ski resort and surrounding peaks. Hikers can enjoy everything from gentle strolls through wildflower-laden meadows to challenging climbs providing panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the dramatic mountain ranges. Many trails are conveniently accessible directly from the village or via the Aerial Tram, leading to breathtaking high-alpine landscapes. Expect varying terrain, from shaded forest paths to exposed, rocky ascents, often presenting stunning vistas. This region provides an invigorating escape into nature, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts seeking both scenic beauty and physical activity.
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