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Olympic Valley, California The guide was updated: 2024-02-16

As the sight of the five Olympic Rings and the 1960 Winter Olympics, the eponymous Olympic Valley remains an international symbol of sportsmanship. Decades later, Olympic skiers and snowboarders still come to Olympic Valley to train on the resort's advanced ski slopes and terrain parks, while novice and intermediate skiers explore the nearby paths suited to their skill levels. Olympic Valley is the second largest ski area in the Lake Tahoe Region.

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Population:	1,366
Currency:	$1 U.S. = 100 cents
Search Accommodation:	Hotels »
Emergency numbers:	911
Newspapers:	The Lakeside News The Sacramento Bee
Opening hours:	General opening hours for stores are 10am until 7.30pm.
Tourist information:	Tahoe City Visitor Information Center 100 North Lake Blvd, Bottom floor 96145 Tahoe City, CA 96145 Tel.: +1 530 581 6900 Squaw Valley Ski Corporation 1960 Squaw Valley Road 96146 Olympic Valley CA United States Tel.: +1 530 583 6985

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If you decide not to spend every waking minute of your visit to Olympic Valley on the slopes, there are other activities to be pleased with. Visitors can enjoy spa treatments, family-made snow tubing at SnoVentures, or a journey on the aerial tram. Summer activities include golf, hiking, wall climbing, fishing and more.

Trilogy Spa

Trilogy Spa

Relax at the Trilogy Spa after a long day outdoor and let yourself be spoiled by massages, skincare and award-winning body treatments available for individuals, couples and groups.

Matt Heron Fly Fishing

Matt Heron Fly Fishing

A flying fishing school with a variety of programs available as daily classes, guided trips and children's programs.

SnoVentures Activity Zone

SnoVentures Activity Zone

SnoVentures is a family-oriented area at the base of the resort offering activities for skiing and snowboarding beginners. Visitors can enjoy mini snowmobiles and an array of snow tubing for both adults and kids.

Olympic Museum

Olympic Museum

Videos and memorabilia highlighting the 1960 Winter Olympics are on display in this characteristic museum, including authentic uniforms of the USA team, current Squaw Valley athlete memorabilia and a hockey stick and puck from 1960 Winter Games. Admission is free with Aerial Tram ticket.

High Camp

High Camp

Sitting at an elevation of 8,200 ft, High Camp is the core of Olympic Valley's summer activities and has to be reached by a tram ride above the stunning mountainscape. Once there, visitors may want to take advantage of the many activities offered, including: disc golf, geocaching, snowshoeing, tennis and hiking or just relax in the outdoor pool and hot tub.

Resort at Squaw Creek Golf Course

Resort at Squaw Creek Golf Course

The Resort at Squaw Creek, just at the base of Squaw Valley, proposes a 18-hole championship course which has 10 years of perfection behind. Designed by the illustrious Robert Trent Jones Jr., the course is a NCGA Affiliated Golf Course.

Aerial Tram

Aerial Tram

Being one of Squaw Valley's most popular attraction, the Aerial Tram isn't just a way to get around the mountains, it´s also an opportunity to fully enjoy their beauties. A 10 minute ride will in fact offers a 360° view of the surrounding Sierra Nevada and of Lake Tahoe.

Squaw Valley Adventure Center

Squaw Valley Adventure Center

The Squaw Valley Adventure Center is home to a variety of activities for the entire family, including wall climbing, ropes course, mini golf, bungee trampoline and the Aerial Adventure Parks. The Adventure Center is even a National Geographic Featured GeoTourism Destination.

Hiking

Hiking

A number of trails with varying degrees of difficulty in navigability are available throughout the Squaw Valley and Lake Tahoe area for hikers to explore.

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