Squaw
Valley USA is the Spring Skiing Capital of North America
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SUMMARY: (Squaw Valley USA, Olympic Valley, California) –
Squaw Valley USA, hailed as the 'spring skiing capital of North America'
for years, is once again delivering an incomparable spring experience
and guests are discovering the joy of skiing and snowboarding on the
soft spring ‘corn’ snow under the warm California sunshine.
FOOTAGE
INCLUDES: Recent b-roll video of spring scenes at Squaw Valley
USA, plus soundbites (see below).
SUPPORTING
COPY: Squaw Valley USA, North America’s Spring Skiing
Capital, receives over 450” of snow annually making it possible
for the resort to remain open through the end of May every winter. Many
say a blue-bird powder day is the best way to enjoy the abundant California
snowfall, however, more and more guests every year are discovering the
joy of skiing and snowboarding on the soft spring ‘corn’
snow under the warm California sunshine.
Spring
at Squaw Valley blends the best of both worlds; sunny California weather
and abundant snowpack. In addition, the springtime means more elbow
room on the slopes, the need for fewer bulky clothes and the opportunity
to enjoy Squaw’s many outdoor sundecks and patios. Above all,
spring also brings ‘corn’ snow. This is a process whereby
the snow enters a freeze-and-melt cycle. The snow freezes at night and
then softens gradually throughout the day as it is warmed by the sun.
To the skier or snowboarder, the corn snow surface is soft and forgiving
and makes turning easy and fun.
A highlight of the spring experience at Squaw is the annual opening
of the High Camp Swimming Lagoon and Spa, scheduled for mid-March, 2008.
The high altitude pool and Jacuzzi offers skiers and snowboarders a
one-of-a-kind mountain experience. Only at Squaw Valley USA can guests
combine a great day on the slopes with a dip in a mountaintop swimming
pool and a soak in a giant slopeside Jacuzzi. The free-form swimming
lagoon is heated to approximately eighty degrees and contains two twenty-five
meter lap lanes. The twenty-five foot diameter spa is heated to a soothing
103 degrees and surrounded by expansive decks and a casual umbrella
bar.
BEST
OF SPRING AT SQUAW
Best
place to find powder in March and April...
- Broken
Arrow: From the top of the Broken Arrow lift go slightly left and
ski down on the boundary of Broken Arrow and Silverado.
- North
Bowl: Take the Headwall lift. At the bottom of the lift off ramp make
a 180 degree (sharp) left turn and start down the chair line. Take
a left as soon as there’s good coverage. Hence the name, some
of the best late-season skiing is found on North Bowl.
- Enchanted
Forest: From the Headwall chair take the groomer route. Continue on
the catwalk and then veer left as it flattens and begins going nearly
uphill toward KT. Because this area is between KT and Headwall and
you have to traverse from either to get to it, it often stays waste
deep and untouched until later in the day. It’s so much fun!
- Poulsen’s
Gulley: Take the Red Dog chair. At the top, drop in directly under
the Red Dog Chair.
Red Dog Ridge – Heidi’s: This north-facing area is great
for late-day freshies. Ride the KT-22 chairlift. Take a left at the
top of KT chairlift and follow the ridge line as far as you want.
Drop in where it’s shady and fresh.
Best
place to have a beer and bask in the sun...
- Le
Chamois: the benches and tables outside this classic ski bar are the
place to be from 2 pm on.
Best
Spring Events
NORTH
TAHOE TRUCKEE EARTH DAY CELEBRATION - APRIL 18
Free admission, world class entertainment, a plethora of educational
and information booths, and a multitude of activities for all ages set
against the beautiful backdrop of Squaw Valley’s majestic peaks…
it’s no wonder that the North Tahoe Truckee Earth Day celebration
at the Village at Squaw is the region’s largest and most anticipated
environmental event of the year. www.tahoetruckeeearthday.org
101.5
MEET YOUR MOUNTAIN 50/60 DAY AND POOL PARTY – APRIL 26
Join Squaw Valley USA and 101.5 FM KTKE RADIO AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF
$20 lift tickets to get acquainted with Tahoe’s top ranked resort
and get a chance to win a next year’s bronze pass at a DJ Pool
Party. Every attendee pays $1 at the pool party for a raffle ticket/pool
entry and the bronze pass winner will be drawn at the pool party. The
pass drawing takes place at about 2:30 pm and the winner must be present
to win. KTKE will broadcast live from the pool that day from noon to
3 pm. All proceeds from the raffle will be donated to Kids Zone of Truckee.
20TH ANNUAL
LAKE CUSHING CLASSIC – WORLD’S BIGGEST POND SKIMMING CONTEST
- DATE TBD
Strap on those old skis or snowboard (or the creative pond crossing
vessel of your choice) and attempt to cross the chilly waters of Lake
Cushing in front of a crowd of thousands. You have to see it to believe
it. Details: 530-583-6985
For more
information about spring at Squaw Valley call 530-583-6985 or visit
www.squaw.com. To take advantage of one of the many spring lodging packages
contact Squaw Valley Central Reservations at 800-545-4350 or visit www.squawvacations.com.Site
of the VIII Winter Olympic Games, Squaw Valley USA is located five miles
north of Lake Tahoe along the Truckee River on Highway 89. The year-round
resort offers 4,000 acres of lift served terrain including half pipes
and terrain parks, ice-skating, snowtubing, indoor rock climbing, an
Olympic Winter Games Museum, shopping, dining and more. For more information
call 530-583-6985, or visit www.squaw.com.
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SOUNDBITES:
-Matthew Cullen, Austin, TX
-Ariana Wong, Rocklin, CA
-Savannah Cowley, Squaw Valley Ski Corp.
LOCATORS:
- Squaw Valley USA, Lake Tahoe, CA.
Footage
provided by:
Squaw Valley USA
Contact: Savannah Cowley
(530) 581-7130
scowley@squaw.com
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