Squaw Valley is hosting the first U.S. Professional Ski Patrol Olympics April 16-18.

While several regions have hosted patrol contests in previous years, never before have ski patrollers from across the continent united for one epic competition. In honor of the 50th anniversary of the 1960 Squaw Valley Olympic Winter Games, Squaw Valley has invited patrollers from the East Coast, Rockies, Sierra Nevada and the Pacific Northwest to partake in this inaugural event. Several international patrol teams have also been invited to attend.

Competition includes an array of events from sled races and beacon competitions to simulated bomb throws. Registration costs $89 per patroller, and tickets include a two-day lift ticket to Squaw Valley, two mid-mountain, on-snow BBQ lunches and admission to the Sunday night Awards Ceremony with live music. Discounted lodging is available for patrollers and spectators through Squaw Valley Central Reservations at 800.545.5585.

Friday

6-9pm – Registration Party

Saturday

9:45am РRandon̩e Race

10am – Beacon Competition

noon – GS Race

12:30-2pm – On-Snow BBQ

5pm – Awards Ceremony

Sunday

10am – Sled Race

10am – Bamboo Throw

10am – Bomb Throw (long/short)

12:30-2pm – On-Snow BBQ

7pm – Awards Ceremony

For more information about the Professional Ski Patrol Olympics, contact Squaw Valley Ski Patrol at (530) 452.7124 or by email at eknudson@squaw.com.