Resort at Squaw Creek adds luxury to Squaw Valley

The Resort at Squaw Creek features ski-in, ski-out
access to California's Squaw Valley USA ski area.
                                   Photo: Resort at Squaw Creek

Challenging steeps and a local subculture of skiers who have mastered those lines have defined the reputation of Squaw Valley USA for years. 

About 2,700 feet in elevation below the chutes of the famed Palisades, however, the Resort at Squaw Creek serves as a luxurious respite from the adrenaline rush on the California slopes. 

Located on the far eastern edge of the ski-area layout, the Resort at Squaw Creek has the Squaw Creek triple chairlift very conveniently located outside the back door. While most hotel guests can take advantage of ski-in, ski-out access on this chairlift serving intermediate terrain, absolute beginners would want to take the free shuttle over to the main village base. Incidentally, the tree skiing just above the hotel served by the Squaw Creek and Red Dog lifts is prime territory on storm days when wind often shuts down the rest of the 4,000-acre ski area.

Having been named one of Conde Nast Traveler’s “Top 50 Ski Hotels” in North America, the Resort at Squaw Creek is also only a five-minute drive from Alpine Meadows ski area. Alpine Meadows is sometimes described as a “mini-Squaw,” but with 2,400 acres of skiable terrain, the ski area is sizable enough to be a destination in its own right. The same lift tickets are valid at both resorts.

(Travel accomodations were provided during visit.)