User-Generated Reviews for Squaw Valley USA

Browse our collection of user-generated reviews of Squaw Valley USA to better plan your ski trip. Squaw Valley USA reviews are sorted by Overall Rating, Downhill Terrain, Nightlife, Terrain Park and Family Friendly.

Overall Rating: 3.8

Rating Details:

  • Family Friendly
  • 3.8
  • All Mtn. Terrain
  • 63
  • Terrain Park
  • 3.4
  • Nightlife
  • 3.5

Recommended For:

  • Single/Newlyweds
  • 45%
  • Beginner
  • 20%
  • Families
  • 33%
  • Intermediate
  • 34%
  • Empty Nesters
  • 50%
  • Advanced
  • 58%

Helpful Highlights:

Squaw Valley has been going downhill since KSL took ownership 2 years ago. Lift operations are terrible and lifts are constantly closed because they don't w...

Displaying 31 - 36 of 64 Reviews

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  • 3

    Not all that it's cracked up to me

    by alvlee01 - 29th March 2009

    Pros: Big resort, plenty of open lifts, long trails

    Cons: skiers paradise, not good for boarders

    I've been to this resort several times, and each time I've asked myself why I bothered to come back. The night boarding/skiing is great IF you don't mind wa... Full review

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  • 4

    Very shwanky!

    by lkdellatorre - 24th March 2009

    Pros: Wicked fast lifts, long blue runs, great apres ski

    Cons: Expensive, windy, lifts often close early

    I'm an intermediate skiier, which this resort is great for. Mountain run is a whopping 3.2 miles, and sports some great terrain. The ski-in, ski-out is fant... Full review

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  • 5

    jim tuck

    by tuckjimmy - 19th February 2009

    Pros: a lote of terrain,no crouds

    Cons: none

    squaw valley is just the best place. the night skiing was just awesome,the day fabuless.all in all one of my best trips this year... Full review

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  • 5

    World Class

    by spacelina - 11th February 2009

    Pros: beautiful views, great facilities, powder, night skiing

    Cons: steep incline on beginners lifts

    Definitely a world-class resort. Had a great time, the beginners area was perfect wide/roomy and powdery. They could make the inclines on the ends of the be... Full review

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  • 3

    Need to make snow

    by Sunblue - 21st January 2009

    Pros: lots of lifts, was not crowded

    Cons: too icy, no snowmaking

    Unseasonably warm weather left the conditions melting during the day and iced over by morning. After 3 days of this, we decided it was too dangerous to ski... Full review

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  • 5

    SQUAW! need I say more...

    by Dane Koncan - 21st December 2008

    Pros: terrain, snow, tram, lifts

    Cons: nothing!

    Need i say more then SQUAW BABY! I can't wait until the snow starts to really pile up in the 08/09' season. The fun is unlimited here at Squaw Valley USA.... Full review

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