2009 Powder Resort Guide - Squaw Valley
Current Conditions : 94.0F / 34.4C, Clear - 4:29 PM PDT Jul. 1
Temperature: 94.0°F / 34.4°C | Humidity: 27% | Pressure: 29.79in / 1008.7hPa (Steady) | Conditions: Clear | Wind Direction: SW | Wind Speed: 0.0mph / 0.0km/h
Tonight as of Jul. 1 1:56 PM PDT
Tonight - Mostly clear. Lows 62 to 72. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday as of Jul. 1 1:56 PM PDT
Thursday - Mostly sunny. Highs 95 to 101. Light winds in the morning becoming west up to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night as of Jul. 1 1:56 PM PDT
Thursday Night - Partly cloudy. Lows 61 to 71. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
It’s tough to know where to start when taking in Squaw for the first time. Most arrive early at KT-22, with coffee and a whole lot of “this one time” stories. Some opt for the classic Funitel start, which delivers you to the upper mountain and a multiple of challenging routes (most notably the Palisades and Mainline) via Siberia or Headwall. And still others choose to start lower on Red Dog or Squaw Creek in hopes of finding the goods in the trees. No matter where you start, or finish for that matter, Squaw has it all. If you tire of the lake views and endless steeps on the front side, simply jump on one of their 31 lifts and head to Granite Chief for an inbounds backcountry-like experience. Or, if it’s park you want check out the world-class Superpipe and jump lines built by Tom Richards and crew.
What’s New:
A must see in 2009, the Freeride World Tour (see page 38) makes a stop to test athletes abilities on the infamous and rarely skied, Tram Face.
Inside Line:
In late spring, traverse under Tower 16 into the Sun Chutes for some slushy goodness. Make sure to avoid the occasional tree snake and hidden rock.
DETAILS
- Squaw.com, 530.583.6985
- Lift Ticket: $73
- Summit: 9,050 feet
- Skiable Acres: 4,000
- Vertical: 2,850 feet
- Annual Snowfall: 450 inches
