Winter Activities for Non-skiers

Squaw Valley USA is the perfect resort for those that love skiing and snowboarding and for those that prefer to enjoy the mountains in other ways. We've got activities for everyone in the family. Spend the day enjoying the snow and all the winter fun Squaw Valley has to offer. Your vacation can include one of many adventurous or relaxing mountain experiences...the choice is up to you. Have fun!

Activites at High Camp

Olympic Ice Pavilion - Ice Skating

The Olympic Ice Pavilion, accessed via Squaw Valley's aerial Cable Car, is a true wonder. Perched at the crest of Squaw Valley's upper mountain, the rink offers unmatched panoramic views of the Squaw Valley Meadow, beautiful Lake Tahoe and the surrounding Sierra Nevada.

Olympic Museum

Learn about the 1960 Olympics that took place right here at Squaw Valley! Located at High Camp, admission is free with your Cable Car ride.

Swimming Lagoon & Spa

<p> Squaw Valley's Swimming Lagoon & Spa is one of the most breathtaking places in the world to relax. Located at High Camp, el.8,200', the Swimming Lagoon & Spa are surrounded by the beauty of the Sierra's including views of Lake Tahoe. </p>

Activities in the Base Area

The Cable Car

A ride in the scenic Cable Car is a spectacular and leisurely ride 2,000 vertical feet to the High Camp Bath & Tennis Club. The Cable Car is one of Squaw Valley's most popular year-round attractions and is open to all guests, skiers, snowboarders and walkers.

Snowtubing

Dog Sledding

Wilderness Adventures offers hour-long dog sledding tours through the beautiful Squaw Valley Meadow. A racing guide leads a team of eight - ten Alaskan Huskies and guests ride in a four-person sled moving at about 13.5 miles per hour which speeds along a 2.5-mile tour that winds through the scenic meadow.

Headwall Climbing Wall

No matter what the weather or your ability level, you’ll have a blast climbing the variety of routes and 30’ high simulated rock surface at the Headwall Climbing Wall.

Headwall Sky Jump

Hook the bungees to your harness – start jumping on the trampolines – and soon you’re bouncing 25’ in the air while performing somersaults and flips!

Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing

The Resort at Squaw Creek offers a complete Nordic Center, conveniently located at the trailhead of the Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe trails at the Resort at Squaw Creek.

Squaw Valley Adventure Center Ropes Course

The Squaw Valley Adventure Center brings the challenge and exhilaration of climbing and ropes exercises to all ages. The Ropes Course offers fifty-foot tree house towers, a giant swing, and hands-on team building and recreational programs, including coop games, group problem solving tasks, trust building activities, ropes course initiatives, and great fun for all!

Cable Car

Squaw Valley's world renowned Cable Car carries you up 2000' vertical feet to the High Camp el.8,200'. The Cable Car features ultra-modern cabins, interior seating, and floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows offering expansive views of the beautiful Sierra Nevada and Lake Tahoe.

Mountain & Trail Biking

Squaw Valley's brand new bike shop is renting downhill and freeride bikes for mountain biking as well as comfort cruisers for the paved bike path. Attachable trailers and trail-a-bikes for kids are also available for rent.