Browsing entries tagged with Squaw
27 Aug 2020
The ski resort of Squaw Valley in California has announced it is to drop the “derogatory and offensive term ‘squaw’” from its name. Squaw Valley was named in 1949, but since that time changes have…
6 Feb 2018
Some of North America’s biggest ski resorts have joined forces to launch the Ikon Pass — a seasonal lift pass offering access to some top destinations. Aspen Snowmass, Steamboat, Winter Park and Copper…
1 Mar 2017
The US ski resort of Squaw Valley is the second in California to extend its season until 4 July, following record-breaking snow fall. More than 16 metres (53ft) of snow has fallen during powerful storm…
7 May 2015
Thomas Cook has cancelled plans for the first ever non-stop flights between London and Reno due to inadequate staffing at the US airport closest to Lake Tahoe ski resorts. The plans for the twice-weekly…
14 Apr 2015
A long-discussed lift link between Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows in Tahoe, California, will finally go ahead if plans are approved. An agreement was reached this week on the build of a link that would…
4 Nov 2014
Skiing in Lake Tahoe resorts on the California/Nevada border will be much more accessible to British skiers from December 2015 following the launch of direct flights to nearby Reno. Thomas Cook and…
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