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Ski Holidays in Squaw Valley
USA Today voted Squaw 2016’s Best Ski Resort in North America – and when you look at the sheer amount you can ski and snowboard here, not to mention the off-slope offerings, it’s easy to see why.
- Flight Time
- 9 hours
- From London
- Nearest Airports
- Denver, Jackson Hole etc.
- Time zone
- GMT -5 to -8 hours
- Language
- English
- Currency
- US Dollar
- Ski Season
- Dec - April
Squaw Valley Stats
It all came about when a man named Alex Cushing broke his ankle at nearby Sugar Bowl and, resting up while his friends skied, overheard talk about the awesome terrain of Squaw… Having gone to see its potential for himself, he raised the funds and returned within 3 years to open the resort in 1949. Hosting the 1960 Olympic games hurtled the resort onto the world stage, where it’s remained as one of the finest resorts on the planet.
The birth of Alpine Meadows soon followed, after a group of San Franciscans discovered it while skiing in Squaw Valley. They gathered enough money to create the resort and opened it in 1961. The two resorts operated separately until they joined forces in 2011 – some now refer to them as Squaw Alpine and the main lift pass covers both. It’s about a 15 min drive between the two and a free shuttle runs every half an hour or so.
The resorts can be found in North Lake Tahoe, on the border of California and Nevada in the Sierra Mountains. Reno Tahoe International is the closest airport with international and domestic flights. From here it’s a 45-minute drive to the ski area.
Squaw Valley Transfer Times
The nearest airport to Squaw Valley is Reno Tahoe Internatonal Airport at 80 km or about 1 hour by car
What's the ski area like in Squaw Valley?
Which other ski resorts are near to Squaw Valley?
The nearest ski resorts to Squaw Valley include Lake Tahoe, Heavenly.
Ski Area Facts
Beginner Slopes
Intermediate Skiing
Advance & Expert Terrain
Snowboarding Trails
Squaw Valley Restaurants
Squaw Valley Après Ski
Squaw Valley Activites for Non-skiers
Clothing Food & Souvenir Shops
The Olympic House gets its name from the 1960 Olympics where, for the first time, all the athletes were housed in one location. Today, the Olympic House is the main thoroughfare for Squaw Valley's guests, with restaurants, shops, and a variety of facilities.
Shopping opportunities have expanded dramatically in recent years with the opening of Swqquaw's new resort base Village.
Best Time to Visit Squaw Valley
What's Squaw Valley like at Christmas?
With the slopes usually opening in November, Christmas in Squaw Valley is almost always a white one.What's Squaw Valley like in the New Year?
Previous years have seen fireworks. music and torchlit parades over the New Year in Squaw Valley, as well as events like the Squaw Valley Prom.What's Squaw Valley like in Half-Term?
There’s so much for families here to make for a wonderful Half Term in Squaw Valley.What's Squaw Valley like at Easter?
A service at High Camp with breakfast and music usually get Easter in Squaw Valley off to a festive start, with egg hunts around both resorts for little ones.Squaw Valley Snow Conditions
Snow Report, History & Forecast
View our detailed Squaw Valley snow report to see skiing confitions now. Our Squaw Valley snow history shows you what snow depths have been in recent years month-by-month. If you're visiting soon, use the Squaw Valley snow forecast to see predicted snowfall over the coming days.
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Ski Extras
How much is a ski pass in Squaw Valley
Maximum and minimum adult Squaw Valley lift pass prices ranged from $365 to $389 for 6 days access to the Squaw Valley ski lift system at the start of the 2025 winter season. Our lift passes are part of a packaged Squaw Valley holiday with accommodation, so prices vary depending on chalet or hotel suppliers. Confirm price for the lift ticket before booking your holiday.
| Lift Tickets | Child | Adult | Senior |
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| 6 Day Price | $60 - $60 | $365 - $389 | $286 - $298 |
| Age Range | 0 - 12 | 19 - 64 | 65+ |
Getting to Squaw Valley
Most of our ski holidays to Squaw Valley packaged with flights include airport transfers. We can also arrange private transfers to Squaw Valley from nearby airports
How long does it take to fly to Squaw Valley from the UK?
Flights from London take about 9 hours to Denver, Jackson Hole etc.. This table shows approximate transfer times to Squaw Valley from the nearest airports, smaller airports can be more prone to delays.
| Airport | Distance | Transfer Time |
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| Reno Tahoe Internatonal Airport | 80 km | 1 hour |
How long is the transfer from nearest United States train station to Squaw Valley?
The transfer time from alpine train stations are generally shorter than from airports, Call us for details of Squaw Valley transfers.
| Station | Distance | Transfer Time |
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| Truckee | 11 km | 11 minutes |
Squaw Valley Maps
Squaw Valley Ski Holiday Resources
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