Ski or Snowboard Palisades Tahoe (Squaw Valley), Lake Tahoe, California

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Lake Tahoe's Palisades Tahoe (previously Squaw Valley) Ski Resort in Olympic Valley, California, is one of the largest ski areas in the United States offering six separate peaks and views of Lake Tahoe. The resort was the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics. It is the second-largest ski area at Lake Tahoe after Heavenly, with 33 chairlifts, and has the only funitel lift in the U.S. The resort's slopes and terrain is great for both intermediate and advanced skiers, and there are plenty of trails for snowboarders. There are miles of groomed trails, wide-open bowls, expansive beginner areas, world-renowned steeps, and manicured terrain parks and pipes. With a base of 6,200 ft (1,900 m) and 4,000 acres (1,600 ha) the resort tops out at 9,050 ft (2,760 m) above sea level at Granite Chief. The areaaverages 450 inches of pristine snowfall every winter.. The Village at Squaw Valley has been transformed by Intrawest, the company that developed Whistler Blackcomb. Squaw Valley is home to several annual summer events. The July Wanderlust Festival brings in accomplished yoga teachers as well as many well-known musical performers. In August, the Squaw Valley writer's conference attracts authors from all over the world. Many summer camps operate out of the Valley.

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