Holidays at Squaw Valley

Santa Claus on skis, Christmas carolers, movie nights, holiday parties, and the Christmas Eve torchlight parade are a few of the holiday events and festivities at Squaw Valley.

The marquee event of Holidays at Squaw is Christmas Eve — the torchlight parade. It can be seen from anywhere in the village or Squaw Valley base area.

Holidays at Squaw come to a crescendo on New Year’s Eve when parties (for every age and reveler) erupt all over Squaw Valley, from High Camp down to the Olympic House and base village bars. A fireworks display kicks off the New Year at 9pm on New Year’s Eve.

Starting Dec. 19, Squaw Valley opens for night skiing and riding.

Holidays at Squaw:

Dec. 19-Jan 2: Sierra Nevada Carolers strolling through the Village from 4-6pm.

Dec. 19: 18th Annual Snow God’s Ball benefit for the Squaw Valley Avalanche Awareness Education Fund. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $20 or in advance for $15 at the Ski Patrol Office or by calling (530)452.7260.

Dec. 23-25: Sierra Nevada Chorale performance in the base area from 3-5pm.

Dec. 19-24: Santa visits the village from noon-4pm.

Dec. 22-25: Santa and his elf hit the slopes.

Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade. Parade begins at dusk. (530) 583.6985

Dec. 26: Squaw Stocking Scavenger Hunt. Find one of the 100 red Christmas stocking hidden around the mountain and win free lift tickets and other great prizes.

Dec. 26-Jan. 3: Squaw Sessions Teen Ski & Snowboard Camp for 13- to 18-year-olds. (530) 452.7263

Dec. 26-Jan. 2: Ski with Jonny Moseley. Tours meet at the top of the Funitel at 1pm.

Dec. 26: Apres Ski Music in the village from 4-7pm.

Dec. 26: Jibbing for Jacksons. In this ‘best trick’ night jam session there are many winners, as riders are given a $20 bill (a Jackson) for every trick that impresses the judging panel of pro skiers and riders. The contest is open to skiers and snowboarder and is on Searchligh.

Dec. 29-30: Full Moon Snowshoe Tours guided by a knowledgeable tour leader and the light of the full moon, snowshoers trek to upper mountain vistas to take in spectacular views of the snow covered Sierra and Lake Tahoe. A mountaintop dinner at Alexander’s Restaurant, overlooking Lake Tahoe, can be included..

Dec. 31: Family New Year’s Eve Celebration at High Camp. Call (530) 452-7122 for more information.

Dec. 31: Fresh Tracks New Year’s Eve Extravaganza; Squaw Valley’s “mature” guests can choose from myriad New Year’s Eve celebrations including the biggest party on the North Shore in the Olympic House.

Dec. 31: Fireworks launched at 9pm from Exhibition.

Dec. 31: 50/60 New Year’s Eve Party in the Olympic House and kicks off at 9pm.

Jan. 1: Lift Operators’ Snow Sculpture Contest

Jan. 2: Yale’s Baker’s Dozen Sing A Capella.