Squaw Valley Ski Enhancements for 2008-2009

Squaw Valley Opens Rock Face for Freeride World Tour The world’s top international freeskiers and riders will be granted the rare opportunity to conquer the steep and seemingly unskiable rock face below Squaw Valley’s Tower One (known as “Tram Face”) at the Nissan Tram Face February 27 - March 5, 2009. The face’s permanent closure makes it one of the most coveted lines to extreme freeriders. The event is the only North American stop on the 2009 Freeride World Tour and is expected to breathe even bigger life into the valley with street parties, live music and nonstop festivities.
Squaw Valley is also implementing one of the most technologically advanced ticketing systems in the world. The AX500 Smart Gates & Smart Card allows guests to access lifts more efficiently and quickly by automatically scanning tickets and passes located in pockets as they pass sensors approaching the lifts.
Guests of all abilities can experience out-of-bounds excitement with Squaw’s new customized backcountry tours. Certified backcountry guides will lead groups out of bounds on private runs that are normally closed to the public.



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