Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows

Legendary Lifts

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With 6,000 acres of skiable terrain, and everything from cruisers to chutes there’s a legendary lift waiting for you.

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KT-22 Chairlift on a powder day at Squaw Valley

KT-22

This beloved chairlift is nicknamed “The Mothership” and has often been voted the best lift in North America.

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Summit Chair Alpine Meadows

Summit

Summit chair is the heart of Alpine. It’s the six-person high-speed lift you lap to access much of the resort’s expert terrain.

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The Palisades and Siberia Express at Squaw Valley

Siberia

From rolling groomers to terrain parks to hike-to chutes, this lift accesses a wide variety of terrain. Soak up the lake views and the perfect corduroy, because Siberia has it all. 

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Skier on a powder day off Granite Chief lift at Squaw Valley

Granite Chief

The tree skiing and higher-elevation powder stashes here are legendary, with hidden zones, spicy chutes, and rolling terrain suitable for experts to advanced intermediates.

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Red Dog Squaw Valley

Red Dog

On a storm day, this is the spot to find powder. And it’s the most accessible lift from the base area—you’re steps from the Village at Palisades Tahoe.

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The Aerial Tram in front of Lake Tahoe at Squaw Valley

Aerial Tram

In 10 minutes, the Aerial Tram whisks riders on a 2,000-vertical-foot panoramic ride to High Camp.

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Skier in powder off Treeline cirque Express at Alpine Meadows

Treeline Cirque

From the base area, this express quad whisks skiers and riders to the top of the mountain, offering quick access to the backside Sherwood Express and sneaky powder stashes in the trees.

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Sherwood Alpine Meadows

Sherwood

Off Sherwood Chair, you’ll find tucked-away, forested runs with names like Robin Hood and Maid Marian, as well as wide-open, sun-soaked bowls, and moderate groomers.

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Skier in deep powder in front of Broccoli Tree off Scott Chair at Alpine Meadows

Scott

Scott is a triple chair that gets you intermediate-friendly groomers as well as double-black and powder-stuffed glades.

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Headwall Lift Squaw Valley

Headwall

Imagine a six-person lift that carries riders to some of the most storied terrain on the mountain. That’s Headwall.

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Silverado Squaw Valley

Silverado

This mythical backside bowl feels like uncharted territory, with bowls and chutes to explore, cliffs to navigate around, and some of the most sustained, challenging steeps you’ll find anywhere on the mountain.

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More Great Lifts Await

Between our 2 mountains, there are 34 lifts that access over 270 trails. Discover even more terrain that Palisades Tahoe has to offer.

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