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...

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  • 3

    Squaw Valley USA Review

    by anonymous_user - 5th February 2007

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    In response to "Anonymous February 2nd, 2007" and out of fairness to Squaw they have not had any significant snowfall in over 1 month. Sub-optimal skiing co... Full review

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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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  • 3

    squaw

    by andrew9461 - 26th January 2010

    Pros: A lot of Terrain

    Cons: Most terrain is for experts; don't know where the 25% beginer terrain

    Just got back. Snowed the whole time. The reported snowfall amounts were definitely inflated, but most are. Most of the slopes appeared to be expert. Ev... Full review

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  • 2

    Squaw Valley USA Review

    by anonymous_user - 27th January 2008

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    Squaw has great terrain (second only to Kirkwood in California) if you are an advanced skier. Intermediate runs are poor compared to other Tahoe resorts. ... Full review

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  • 2

    No fast Sking!!!! or uncrowed runs

    by djgray - 4th February 2010

    Pros: Euro snacks- best part about Squaw and Northstar

    Cons: skied out runs, long lift lines, crowded

    I consider this Squaw a relaxing resort. It has amazing facilities but, big mountain, but still crowded. some great chairs like KT but its just not like som... Full review

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  • 2

    Squaw Valley USA Review

    by anonymous_user - 24th December 2007

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    Squaw is a great mountain, and can be fantastic if the snow conditions are good. I started skiing there in 1968. Unfortnately they have a reputation for hav... Full review

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