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Updated: Friday, July 9, 2010 - 2 p.m.
ONE LAST HURRAH FOR BOREAL
DONNER
SUMMIT, Calif.
(July 9, 2010) - Boreal Mountain Resort is spinning a chairlift in July
10th and 11th for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy summer snow.
This weekend Boreal Mountain Resort will run the Castle Peak
Quad chairlift granting access to a ribbon of snow left behind after the
record setting snowfall
 Boreal
saw this spring. “Almost 500 inches of snow fell this winter, with several
feet falling after Boreal closed. We decided since all this snow was on
the mountain, it would be fun to enjoy it for a couple days in July,” said
Jon Slaughter, Boreal Marketing Director. “It’s a novelty to be able to
ski in the summer. Something worth celebrating,” Slaughter added. Boreal
will provide a terrain park on one trail. Barbeque and beverages are
available. Bring sunscreen and a hearty appetite for snow.
Boreal Mountain Resort will be open from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
on July 10th and 11th. Lift tickets will cost $20 for all ages and
2010/2011 season pass will be accepted. Season passes will also be on sale
for a little as $129. More information can be found on Boreal’s website,
www.rideboreal.com
SQUAW'S BIKE PARK OPENS JULY 16
SQUAW
VALLEY, Calif.
(July 2, 2010) - Squaw Valley’s renowned mountain bike park will re-open
on July 16, 2010 for the first time in almost a decade. Lake Tahoe’s
legendary mountain bike park is back in action, with over twelve miles of
dedicated downhill single track and mountaintop cross-country trails. The
bike park will be open Friday through Sunday from 10:40am to 7pm starting
July 16 to August 21, 2010—remaining open through mid-September with an
adjusted schedule.
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Previously the venue for the Mountain Bike World Cup,
the Fat Tire Festival and Downhill Mania events, Squaw Valley’s bike park
crew has worked tirelessly to increase the flow of the trails and
incorporate more freeride elements using the mountain’s natural terrain.
Bikers can access the bike park via Squaw Valley’s scenic Cable Car for
$39 a day for adults and $22 a day for kids 12 and under.
“Squaw Valley’s terrain lends itself to exceptional downhill
mountain biking,” said Kyle Crezee, Squaw Valley’s Director of Human
Development and the organizer of the bike park. Crezee continues,
“Specifically, the ‘Moab-style’ granite formations provide smooth and
unique trails unlike anywhere else in the world.”
Squaw Valley offers the longest lift-served trail in Lake
Tahoe, which takes bikers from High Camp, el. 8200’, all the way down to
the mountain’s base at 6200'. The trail’s name, Thunder Mountain Trail,
derives from the famous, twisting rollercoaster that Walt Disney modeled
after Squaw Valley’s distinct rock formations.
Squaw Valley is also opening three intermediate cross-country
trails on top of the mountain. Bikers can enjoy scenic loops through
fields of wildflowers with views overlooking Lake Tahoe and the Sierra
peaks. The trails vary in length and pitch to offer something for every
rider.
To accommodate bikers, Squaw Valley has also opened a brand
new bike rental shop located at the base of the mountain. Open daily,
Squaw Valley Bike Rentals is renting downhill and park bikes as well as
comfort cruisers for use on the scenic Truckee River Bike Path. Helmets,
body armor and other safety equipment are also available for rent.
NEW ACTIVITIES AT SQUAW THIS SUMMER
SQUAW
VALLEY, Calif.
(June 20, 2010) - Squaw Valley USA announced that it will bring a host of
new activities to the mountain this summer. In addition to mountaintop ice
skating, dining, swimming, tennis and hiking, guests will now be able to
enjoy mountain biking, paintball, zip-lining and disc golf at Lake Tahoe’s
premier resort. The opening dates for Squaw Valley’s new summer activities
will vary pending snow melt conditions.
Mountain Biking
- This summer brings the much anticipated return of mountain biking to
Squaw Valley USA. With the most vertical of any bike park in Tahoe, Squaw
Valley will offer a downhill trail with freeride elements and
cross-country trails. Bikers can ride Squaw’s scenic Cable Car to access
the terrain by purchasing a day bike ticket. Mountain biking is slated to
open mid to late summer depending on snow melt conditions.
To accommodate bikers, Squaw Valley is also opening a new
bike rental shop at the base of the mountain. Starting June 12, the shop
will rent downhill bikes and trail bikes as well as comfort cruisers for
use on the renowned Truckee River Bike Path. Safety gear, attachable
trail-a-bikes and trailers for children will also be available for rent.
Paintball
Paintball,
the sport rapidly sweeping the nation, is coming to Squaw Valley this
summer. Squaw Valley’s paintball arena will open at High Camp, Squaw’s
mountaintop oasis for summer activities. Paintball will be open daily
starting mid-summer, and semi-automatic paintball guns, masks and safety
equipment will be available for rent on-site. Open to the general public,
Squaw Valley’s paintball will also be available for parties, corporate
events and team building exercises.
Zip-Line
- Kids can enjoy high flying fun at Squaw Valley this summer on the
mountain’s new zip-line. Kids can soar over the mountain on a ride that is
as thrilling as it is scenic. Squaw Valley is scheduled to open their new
zip-line mid-summer pending snow melt conditions.
Disc Golf
- Squaw Valley brings disc golf to a whole new level, offering 18-holes of
fun at elevation 8,200’. The course is slated to open mid-summer at High
Camp pending snow melt conditions. Discs will be available for rent and
for purchase at the High Camp Bath and Tennis Shop.
For more information about summer activities and event at
Squaw Valley USA, visit www.squaw.com
or call (530) 452-4000.
NEW BIKE SHOP OPENS AT SQUAW
SQUAW
VALLEY, Calif.
(June 8, 2010) - Squaw Valley’s ski rental shop transforms into a
full-service bike rental shop opening this Saturday, June 12. The shop,
located at the base of the mountain, will feature downhill and freeride
bikes for mountain biking as well as comfort cruisers for the paved bike
path. Bike rentals will be available for both kids and adults, and
attachable trailers and trail-a-bikes will be available for small
children.
“I think the addition of the bike shop will bring a lot to
Squaw Valley. Squaw is such a great place to be all year long, and now
guests will have the opportunity to explore it for themselves on two
wheels,” said Roy Hage, Bike Shop Manager.
Located on one of America’s most renowned Class 1 bike
trails, Squaw Valley USA has access to some of the best trail biking in
the country. Bikers can follow the trail along the Truckee River from
Squaw to the sparkling blue waters of Lake Tahoe. Safely separated from
the Route 89, the trail provides an incredibly scenic and safe way to tour
the Tahoe area.
“Biking from Squaw to Tahoe City and back is great way to
spend the afternoon with friends and family. The trail is a smooth,
friendly ride as it follows the Truckee River all the way to Lake Tahoe,”
said Hage.
For more information about Squaw’s summer events and
activities, visit www.squaw.com or call
(530) 452-4000.
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