Squaw Valley History
"Squaw Valley is the most beautiful
valley the eye of man has ever beheld."
-Placer County Surveyor Thomas A. Young, 1856.
Squaw Valley opened in 1949 with one chair lift, a rope tow, and
a lodge. Today, Squaw Valley USA is one of the world's premier destination
resorts with year-round recreation and first-class accommodations.
From the Beginning
Alex Cushing came to Squaw Valley for the first time in 1945...the rest is,
as they say, history. Here is a complete overview of Squaw Valley's exciting
history.
The 1960 Winter Olympics
One of Squaw Valley's most notable achievements, and a turning point in the
development of California skiing, was Squaw Valley's hosting of the 1960
Winter Olympics. Take a look back at the 1960 Olympic Winter Games slide
show, or read an excerpt from
the book about how Squaw Valley came to host the Olympics.
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Squaw Valley's history is chronicled in this commemorative book
and video, "Squaw Valley - The First Fifty Years," [details...]
Included are hundreds of rare photographs and rarely seen footage
from the early years.
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