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Squaw Valley Ski Area

1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, Olympic Valley, CA 96146
530/583-6985
4.5 of 5 stars 68 Reviews
Type: Ski/ Snowboard Areas
Activities: Skiing
Description: Famous ski area with Olympic memories.
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San Francisco, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012 NEW

Steeps, chutes, great Instructors! good snow! But would be cool to have more things open during the week, and maybe have more open for night skiing. Other than that A+++ More

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Longmont, CO
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

Even in this "bad" snow year it was amazing how much snow Squaw had at the beginning of April. More

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San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012

Went on a late spring foggy day. Great terrain and uncrowned after you got off tram the crowds disperse over the huge mountain and it's many high speed lifts. Can't wait to go back in better visability. More

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Half Moon Bay
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

Best pist and off pist mountain most vertical and challenging More

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San Francisco
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

great for advanced skiiers, not too many beginner areas though... More

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Texas
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2012

As Heavenly mountain gets a little crowded, this is a perfect place for professional skiiers. No large crowds but perfect place for skiing. More

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Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

This place is amazing. It was my first time snowboarding in real mountains (I'm from Chicago so the hills of Wisconsin is what I'm used to). It's a great place for intermediate snowboarders and skiers. I would recommend it to all. Also ride the tram to the top of the mountain, great views. More

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Truckee, California
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012

skied there many times. Best terrain anywhere- including Colorado, Utah and British Columbia. Huge. over 4,000 acres. Fabulous intermediate advanced and expert skiing. You cant go wrong with Squaw! More

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OK City
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

To get up to High Csmp ski requires a high Flying Tram, with a view of all. It is a real experience. More

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Vacaville, California
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

Our family travels here every year to ski. Lots of different terrain and long runs More

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