Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows merges Olympic legacy with 6,000 skiable acres—three times the size of Alta Ski Area. Hosting the 1960 Winter Olympics, this Lake Tahoe resort has a 2,850-foot vertical drop and 450 inches of annual snowfall. Its 270+ trails, 30% advanced, are served by 42 lifts moving 50,000 skiers per hour. With 169 named trails and a base elevation of 6,200 feet, it also boasts 300 sunny days yearly. New high-speed gondolas and expanded beginner zones make it versatile for all skill levels.