March

Contestants try foods from around the world! In this challenge, the items get progressively more interesting…to say the least! If you’ve got a strong stomach, then you need to join in and enter this contest. Come cheer on all the crazy eating! 4:20 pm start, entry is FREE.

Come to see this amazing 29th Annual Opening Ceremonies as Squaw Valley’s sky is lit up on Mountain with an amazing laser show, torchlight parade, and incredible fireworks display! Live music on the KT – 22 Sundeck. Presented by the Squaw Valley Business Association, and Squaw Valley USA.

Teams of three skiers/riders raise a minimum of $1,000 to enter the Vertical Express for MS.  The day’s activities include on-snow events, exciting prizes, complimentary lift tickets, food and goodie bags.  Proceeds from the event allow people with MS to live full, productive lives by supporting the Heuga Center’s one-, three- and five-day programs that help people with this incurable, neurological disease manage it to the best of their ability. 

Register for the Vertical Express for MS at www.verticalexpress.org or by calling (800) 376-3101.

The High Camp Swimming Lagoon & Spa Opens for Season
Squaw Valley's legendary spring season kicks off with a festive pool party in celebration of the pool opening. For the rest of the season guests can combine a day on the slopes with a relaxing afternoon poolside on the upper mountain. Weather and conditions pending. Details: 530-583-6985.

Fundraising event featuring a variety of 49er players, alumni and coaches as well as Olympic medalists, athletes and other celebrities.  Event includes a celebrity ski race, Foundation dinner and auction.  For details, call 530-452-7188

Squaw Valley will host the US Freestyle Nationals with Halfpipe and Mogul competitions over the weekend PLUS the U.S. Ski Team & U.S. Snowboarding Olympic Homecoming Celebration. The Homecoming Celebration is a post-Olympic event for the 2010 Olympic Skiers and Snowboarders to visit Squaw Valley and celebrate their success. Keep your eyes peeled for Olympians in the Village at Squaw Valley during this week as many athletes will be here to meet with sponsors, donors, and the general public!

Squaw Valley and Standard Films Present the Annual Head Bangers’ Ball at the Olympic Village Lodge in honor of snowboard film legends, Mike and Dave Hatchett.  Join the Hatchett Bros’ band FORTRESS and special guests featuring metal royalty for the third annual concert bash.  Dress in your best metal attire and transport yourself back to the days when 80's metal ruled.  Details: 530-583-6985.