Squaw-Alpine assessing possibility of putting in backcountry gates
Backcountry gates linking Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows are getting closer to being a reality.
This season the two resorts, operated by the same company since earlier this fall, are working with the U.S. Forest Service to study the practically of opening the area.
A press release says, “If successful, the pilot study would result in a policy which could permit skiers and riders with specialized backcountry training and equipment to access the wilderness land connecting Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows.”
It goes on to say, “The goal of the pilot study will be to determine whether or not feasible locations for backcountry access gates exist – and if so, where the best locations would be in terms of topography and exposure. The pilot study will be launched when adequate snow conditions have been reached.”
World Cup Sking Update. The U.S. Ski Team came up with another victory today in the World Cup, and 2 other podium finishes. Lindsey Vonn won the Super G race at Lake Louise, giving her 3 victories over the weekend ! Really outstanding ! Tahoe’s own Julia Mancuso joined Vonn on the podium with a 3rd place finish today.
At Beaver Creek in Colorado, leading after the first of two runs in the Giant Slalom, Ted Ligety settled for a second place podium finish. He was just edged out by .15 seconds over the two runs. What a great weekend for the U.S. Ski Team!