Gearing Up for The Winter

It's that time of year when you start thinking about skiing/riding again and hopes for a big winter are in the back of your mind. There are many things to think about before the snow starts flying. Do you have all the gear you need for next winter, what big events are coming to Squaw Valley this year, what's new in the Valley for 08-09, and what accomplishments will you make on the mountain this year. To get the wheels turning, we have some great information for you. The Village at Squaw Valley has been offering some great special rates through their website and through the monthly newsletter. Keep checking out the website for special deals throughout the year and sign up for the newsletter Here. You can also enter to Win a 5 Night Stay by entering in our Greatest Stay Contest. See the details below on this blog.

Great deals are available on last year's gear at all the Village shops and the new merchandise is coming in. Check out Tait's Board Shop, Granite Chief Sports, PlumpJack Sports, Gondola Sports, and Surefoot Custom Bootfitters.

You can find out more information about these shops on our website or click Here.

We are really excited about a huge event that will be the first of it's kind here in Squaw Valley. The Freeride World Tour will be making a stop in Squaw Valley February 27 - March 5, 2009. The most exciting news about this event is that it will be held on the Tram Face, an area that has never been open to the public or held a competition of this kind. Squaw Valley USA is the only North American stop on this tour. This will be an incredible event and keep an eye out for live music, parties and celebrations all week. More information is available Here.

What's new this year at Squaw?

Squaw Valley USA has installed a brand new electronic ticketing system that will make getting through the line and onto the chair even faster. We all know that waiting in lines is not something that Squaw Valley is known for but the new ticket system will speed things up even more.

Custom backcountry tours will now be available for groups to book. Certified backcountry guides will take groups of varying sizes and abilities to terrain that is not open to the public.

Parks and Pipes. Squaw Valley USA has completed it's in-ground Rivera Superpipe. Along with that improvement, Squaw has installed power to the Bellmont Night Park so jibbers can enjoy better lighting at night throughout the park.

To get the wheels spinning about the winter, below are some links to videos of great turns made right here in Squaw Valley. Enjoy.

The Fingers

The Palisades

Squaw Overview

First Powder Day of Winter 08

Oktoberfest: Saturday, September 27th, 2-6PM

The last big event for the summer season is the Oktoberfest celebration at The Village at Squaw Valley. This is the 7th Annual Oktoberfest and it is a great event with lots of entertaining games, contests and music.

The event will include a variety of entertainment for the entire family, including performances by Joe Smiell and his 20-piece Bavarian band on the main stage. The Alpentanzer Schuhplattler Austrian Dance Troop as well as the Almenrauch Schuhplattler will be another lively addition to the entertainment line-up.

The Village at Squaw Valley Oktoberfest also will provide plenty of interactive fun and prizes. Visitors can compete in the barrel-rolling race or try to earn the title of Tahoe’s best Stein Holder. Meanwhile, the Bratwurst Toss competition will test your meat throwing skills. Guests are encouraged to get into the spirit of the event by wearing traditional Lederhosen and Austrian clothing.

For more details, check out the Events Calendar.
Click HERE for a video about the event.

4th Annual Art Bark Festival

September 13 – 14, 2008 > Saturday & Sunday

11 AM - 5 PM
The summer time festival combines the love of art and wine with the love of animals, a truly unique event that draws from near and far.

BARK IF YOU LOVE ART! Tails by the Lake is hosting the 5th annual Art Bark Fest- Animal Art & Wine Festival at the Village at Squaw Valley, USA. Visit gorgeous Lake Tahoe and enjoy sipping fine wines and browsing fine art underneath the peaks of Squaw Valley. The Art Bark Fest was created to combine the love of art & wine with the love of animals and is one of the only animal themed fine arts and wine festival in the country. The artwork varies from the work of Cholla the horse that paints abstract watercolors to a jeweler who creates a 14K gold necklace from your own dog's nose imprint. The unique artists attending the event vary from fine jewelry to crystal sculptures to oils and watercolors. See all the unique animal themed artists & craftsman who have attended Art Bark Fest below or at this link - Art Bark Fest Artists. 10% of all artwork sales at the event goes to The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe so buy some great art at Art Bark Fest and help a great cause!