91 Out Of 100 Single Score

Squaw Valley USA Alpine/Downhill Resorts Resort (Are you this resort?)

PO Box 2007
Olympic Valley, CA 96146
USA
 
  • Poor-outstanding-long
  • Is this resort/area easy to get to? 5 Slider
  • Is the parking & transportation drop-off near the lifts? 3 Slider
  • Walking access: distance, stairs, steep walkways 3 Slider
  • Trail maps/signage are easy to find and understand 5 Slider
  • The trails I experienced were 5 Slider
  • Restrooms well placed, functional and clean 3 Slider
  • Snow quality 5 Slider
  • Terrain met my expectations 5 Slider
  • Quality of slope grooming 5 Slider
  • Terrain parks and related features NA Slider
  • OVERALL children's facilities: child friendly? NA Slider
  • Crowds, traffic flow and lift lines? 5 Slider
  • Quality of on-mountain dining 3 Slider
  • Quality and speed of lifts 5 Slider
  • Rate this resort's ski/snowboard school NA Slider
  • Did you get your money's worth? 5 Slider
  • Area shopping: includes nearby towns or villages 4 Slider
  • The OVERALL service at this resort is 5 Slider
  • Recommend this resort/area to others? 5 Slider
  • Would you visit this resort/area again? 100 % Slider
  • How did you get there?: Drive
  • Year/Month/Day of visit (Approx. if not known): 2010/01/31
  • Total number of days spent on this mountain: 1

General Comments/Likes

Within my first three runs at Squaw, it became apparent why so many “big Mountain” skiers and riders call this hill “home”.

Squaw Valley has everything in terms of terrain. What I immediatly fell in love with were the large, gullies and massive trees. These natural half-pipes provide a ride unlike any other ski hill I’ve been to.

Combine this with great intermediate terrain and the mid-mountain outdoor swimming pool, Squaw Valley is unlike any other.

FREE parking in the main lot, always a huge plus!!! I can’t wait to return in 2011.

Dislikes

The base village looks just like that of Keystone, Copper Mountain…, lacking any unique character, however it’s small enough that the walk through is relatively short.

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  • team billy
  • Gender: Male
  • Age: 51
  • Resides In: Jackson's Hole, WY, USA
  • Disciplines: Alpine, Back Country, Nordic Jumping, Nordic Touring, Telemarker
  • Years Skiing/Riding: 49
  • Avg. Days Per Season: 71 - 100 days
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