Squaw Valley USA is once again gearing efforts toward improving the overall guest experience for the 2006/07 winter season. Environmental sustainability remains a primary focus; in an effort to preserve the area’s precious ecosystems, Squaw Valley is refraining from expansion beyond the natural footprint.
 
SQUAW VALLEY TV
With the ever changing daily conditions and events, a ski resort can be a confusing place. To ensure every guest gets the most out of their visit, Squaw Valley is introducing Squaw Valley TV. On plasma screens in areas like the Cable Car lobby and the rental shop guests can view real time updates on lifts, conditions, nd upcoming events and activities to ensure that they are dressed for the weather and never miss out on what’s going on at Squaw. On Squaw Valley TV skiers and snowboarders can also learn tips from pros about any thing from making powder turns to waxing their skis or boards.
 
SNOWMAKING
Squaw Valley is stepping it up for the 2006/07 winter season with an increase in snowmaking. The Papoose beginner area at the bottom of the mountain and the popular Gold Coast intermediate area up top will both see increased snowmaking. Squaw Valley is expanding snowmaking efforts from 400 acres and 10% of terrain to 600 acres and 15 % of terrain for the 2006/07 season.
 
SQUAW SESSIONS
Squaw Valley USA is proud to introduce Squaw Sessions, a ski and snowboard camp for teens, offered during holidays and peak periods. Not your average ski school, Squaw Sessions will teach teens about the origins of the freeride movement at Squaw Valley, as well as tools to master terrain park and big mountain skiing and riding. Beginners need not apply; Squaw Sessions is for burgeoning rippers who are not afraid to shred off-piste. Specifically designed for ski and snowboard crazed 13 to 17 year-olds, Squaw Sessions will provide the newschool breed with the opportunity to experience Squaw Valley’s rich freeride culture firsthand. Teens will meet their coaches in the morning and be placed in groups based on ability. As a group, the teens will decide together what they want to work on that day. Whether they fantasize about conquering steep “big mountain” lines, like Shane McConkey or Jeremy Jones, or jibbing and jumping in one of Squaw Valley’s three terrain parks, like CR Johnson or Eric Messier, Squaw Sessions is the open window into a young shred-dog’s dream.
 
MID-MOUNTAIN DEMO CENTER EXPANDS
Last season Squaw Valley introduced an on-mountain Demo Center located at the top of the Funitel in the Gold Coast Lodge. The popularity of this convenient amenity has prompted additional improvements to the Demo Center including a new women-specific line to cater to the distinct intricacies of the female body. There will also be a brand new fleet of skis including the newest models of K2, Atomic, Volkl, Rossignol, Nordica, and Salomon. From the shaped beginner ski for easy turning, to the fat ski for the frequent deep Squaw Valley powder day, to the twin tip park ski for rail sliding and “dropping in” switch, the Demo Center allows skiers to choose the perfect ski to fit their tastes and ability.

2006-11-29