Squaw Valley ski area, Northern Sierra Nevada, California

Squaw Valley ski area, Northern Sierra Nevada, California

The height difference of 2,850 feet is a great drop. Squaw Valley gets stronger than average snow each snow season. This ski hill has 33 lifts, and they make for a tranquil ride up the slope. With the skiable terrain being 4,000 acres you will never run out of skiable area. The striking 38 feet of annual snowfall is one of the finest features of this ski resort. Squaw Valley has a much lower than average share of hard ski trails and a much higher than average percentage of blue and green slopes. There are great comfortable

    places to stay here, but you'd better book ahead of going since these places to stay fill up rapidly. This is a good place for the whole family with scores of intermediate or beginner runs for learners. The Northern Sierra Nevada in winter is a good spot for skiing
and snowboarding. This is a larger than average ski area boasting a pleasant elevation difference compared to other west coast ski areas. There's a ski trail map of Squaw Valley on this web page for your reference. With a total of 177 trails to ski on; it's a splendid array. You have to go 119 miles to get to a ski area boasting a bigger vertical drop. Squaw Valley has a lot of slopes and loads of tremendous good ski lifts. The charming scenery of the California mountains and the thrill of cruising down a slope are

reason enough to come here to ski. The peaks of the Northern Sierra Nevada give this ski hill a very good panorama. A great workout and an opportunity to spend some time in the wilderness will have you coming back for more. Skiing and snowboarding here in California is scores of fun every day of the winter season. This ski hill has a good collection of runs; it won’t leave anyone bored. In winter the California peaks are a good spot for skiing and snowboarding. Given that you're on this web page you are possibly into skiing or snowboarding, either way, this vicinity has loads of ski mountains.

Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.194335
Longitude: -120.240421

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QUICK STATS
Elevation drop: 2,850 feet
Expert and advanced runs: 30 %
Intermediate runs: 45 %
Beginner runs: 25 %
Runs: 177
Lifts: 33
Annual snowfall: 38 feet
Skiing Area: 4,000 acres
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Squaw Valley ski area Trail Map:

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These outdoors activities are available near Squaw Valley ski area.

Ski Areas Near Squaw Valley ski area:

Alpine Meadows, California , 2 miles away
   1802 vertical feet
   100 runs - 14 lifts
   35% Expert & Adv.
   40% Intermediate
   25% Beginner

Granlibakken, California , 6 miles away
   300 vertical feet
   1 runs - 2 lifts
   0% Expert & Adv.
   75% Intermediate
   25% Beginner

Homewood, California , 8 miles away
   1650 vertical feet
   56 runs - 8 lifts
   35% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   15% Beginner

Tahoe Donner, California , 9 miles away
   600 vertical feet
   14 runs - 3 lifts
   0% Expert & Adv.
   60% Intermediate
   40% Beginner

Northstar at Tahoe, California , 9 miles away
   2280 vertical feet
   70 runs - 17 lifts
   25% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   25% Beginner

Sugar Bowl, California , 9 miles away
   1500 vertical feet
   85 runs - 13 lifts
   38% Expert & Adv.
   45% Intermediate
   17% Beginner

Donner Ski Ranch, California , 9 miles away
   750 vertical feet
   45 runs - 6 lifts
   25% Expert & Adv.
   50% Intermediate
   25% Beginner

Boreal, California , 11 miles away
   500 vertical feet
   41 runs - 9 lifts
   15% Expert & Adv.
   55% Intermediate
   30% Beginner

Soda Springs, California , 12 miles away
   652 vertical feet
   16 runs - 4 lifts
   25% Expert & Adv.
   25% Intermediate
   50% Beginner

Royal Gorge, California , 14 miles away
   1600 vertical feet
   90 runs - 4 lifts
   18% Expert & Adv.
   51% Intermediate
   31% Beginner

Whitewater Near Squaw Valley ski area:

Truckee River, Placer/ Nevada County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 27 miles long (Alpine Meadows Road to Floriston)

Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada/ Placer County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.2 miles long (Kingvale to Cisco Grove)

Silver Creek - South Fork, El Dorado County , 21 miles away, Class V+ - 2 miles long (Atherton Flat to Ice House Reservoir)

Trails Near Squaw Valley ski area:

Granite Chief Trail, Placer County , 2 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 2105 feet elevation difference

Big Spring Trail, Placer County , 3 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 289 feet elevation difference

Five Lakes Creek Trail, Placer County , 4 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 1394 feet elevation difference