3872 x 2592 px | 32,8 x 21,9 cm | 12,9 x 8,6 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
2013
Ort:
Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley, Tahoe City, California, USA
Weitere Informationen:
Squaw Valley Ski Resort in Olympic Valley, California, is one of the largest ski areas in the United States, and was the site of the 1960 Winter Olympics. It is the second-largest ski area in Lake Tahoe after Heavenly, with 30 chairlifts, 3, 600 acres (1, 500 ha) and the only Funitel the U.S. Since Squaw Valley joined forces with Alpine Meadows in 2012, the resorts offer joint access to 6, 000 acres, 43 lifts and over 270 trails. The resort attracts approximately 600, 000 skiers a year. Located in the Sierra Nevada, with a base of 6, 200 ft (1, 900 m) and 3, 600 skiable acres across six peaks, the resort tops out at 9, 050 ft (2, 760 m) above sea level at Granite Chief. The area receives heavy maritime snowfall, frequently receiving 40 ft (12 m) or more in a winter. A scenic aerial tramway carries visitors 2, 000 ft to High Camp at an altitude of 8, 200 ft (2, 500 m) above sea level. At High Camp, tourists have access to the facilities of Squaw Valley, including a pool, roller skating, dining, shopping, and high-altitude disk golf. Squaw Valley is home to several annual summer events. brings in accomplished yoga teachers and many well-known musical performers every July. Summer also welcomes a wide array of concerts and beer and wine events including the Brews, Jazz and Funk Fest, Peaks and Paws and Bluesdays.
