Weekend Preview at The Spring Skiing Capital
We’re in for some glorious warm weather this weekend! Take a couple spring laps in the morning and follow it up with an afternoon at the newly opened High Camp Pool.
Skiing & Riding
10am-2pm Saturday & Sunday
There’s still plenty of terrain to ski and ride on the upper mountain! These 6 lifts are on the schedule:
- Funitel
- Aerial Tram
- Gold Coast
- Siberia
- Shirley Lake
- Big Blue
We’re shooting for the same lift ops as last weekend but please keep in mind, we’re at the mercy of the June snow melt! Our crews are on the mountain assessing terrain day by day. They are doing what they can to preserve the snow surface by salting and “snow farming” (i.e. moving snow from one place on the mountain to another). Due to conditions, please note that our operations outlook is subject to change on a daily basis.
After pushing snow today, our Grooming Manager Kurt Wilhelmy reported,
“We have lost a significant amount of snow with the heat, we are moving as much as we can so we are able to still enjoy this amazing season.”
Areas of high wind and sun exposure are most susceptible to melt- in the past week the top of Shirley and Siberia have thinned considerably. Be prepared to maneuver around a dirt patch or two to get to the deeper snow pack. Also be aware of unmarked obstacles as the snow melts.
As temps heat up, rivers can form under the snow surface and create holes in the base, especially on ungroomed trails. Please take extra precautions when skiing on ungroomed terrain. Always ski in control and pay attention to the snow surface.
If you’re riding in the Shirley Lake zone, don’t miss the banked slalom!
Terrain Park Still Open
5 Jumps and a dozen jibs!
Can you believe our park crews are still buildling a terrain park in June? Currently, we have a 5 pack of jumps and a fresh jib setup, just built yesterday:
- Pole jam
- 20′ square tube (flat)
- Flat down box
- Tri level box with rail to down rail combo
- Pole jam to down box combo
- 20′ down flat tube
- 30′ round bar (down)
- Triple down flat down rail
- Lift tower tube with toe sliders to down rail combo
- A frame rail
- GoPro Y to down rail combo feature
The Tranworld Snowboarding Park Poll closes on June 22nd. Please take a few minutes to give us a vote and show us some love!
Summer Ski & Ride Operations
- Saturdays & Sundays 10am-2pm thru June 25
- Plus July 1-4 10-3pm for Freedom Fest
- After July 8, Saturdays only into summer: 10am-2pm, as conditions allow
High Camp is Open!
The High Camp Pool and Roller Skating Rink will open for the first time of the summer season today, Friday June 16! We have been doing repairs on the hot tub over the past week and we expect to complete repairs today and reopen tomorrow, Saturday, June 16. Hours of operation 11-4pm.
High Camp Activities
Bag toss, ladder toss, disc golf hole 1, 2 and 18 and Geocaching open daily 11am-4pm starting today, Friday, June 16. Hiking trails, and other activities including play structure, slackline, croquet and disc golf holes 3-17 will open as snow permits.
Tram Rides for Sightseeing
Enjoy a glorious 360 panorama and sweeping view of the lake. Photo: Ben Arnst
Even if you’re not skiing or riding this weekend, you can still take in the views and play in the snow! The Aerial Tram is open daily for sightseeing, and currently there’s plenty of snow at the top of High Camp. Tip: Puchase in advance online and save up to $10! Here are the sightseeing hours:
- Mon-Fri: 10:40am-4:20pm (last download 5pm)
- Sat/Sun: 10am-4:20pm (last download 5pm)
Peaks and Paws Festival
Saturday & Sunday // 11am-5pm
Looking for a fun way to spend time with your furry friend outdoors this weekend? Check out the 8th Annual Peaks and Paws Festival this Saturday and Sunday! Dogs and their Masters can enjoy 2 days of live music, delicious food, and wine and beer tasting (people only!) amid Squaw Valley’s stunning mountain setting. The festival also includes a dog-friendly guided hike up the mountain, an array of specialty product pet vendors and a dock jumping competition with Splash Dogs. Plus, all of the proceeds from the festival will benefit the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe.
Check out a dock jumping competition with Splash Dogs
Score a Spring Deal
- Ski & ride FREE this spring, July 1-4, into summer AND next winter with the 2017-18 Tahoe Super Pass
- Flash your season pass from any other resort to get a $52 lift ticket
- Ski & ride for less than $48/day with the Tahoe Super 2
- Limited slopeside lodging availability! Stay in the heart of the spring skiing action with discounted lift tickets. Book lodging now »
