granite chief squaw valley

granite chief squaw valley

Attention:  This article was written by Miles Clark and it expresses his opinions on how Squaw should operate this Spring .  He is clearly a KT hater and for some reason loves Granite.  He’s a douche.

Squaw Valley USA just announced their Spring Operations Schedule. But, it doesn’t make any sense.  No Granite Chief?  Seriously, no Granite?  Granite is the only thing high enough to even freeze in the springtime.  This spring operations format seems a bit whacky.  Keeping KT open until the end is cool, but consider the forecast for next week with highs in the 70s and lows in the 30s.  KT isn’t even going to freeze at night and it’ll be schmoo by about 8:15am and the lifts don’t open until 9am.

Taking Granite away seems like a bad call. Check out the schedule below.  Granite, Squaw’s highest elevation lift (read here:  ideal for springtime) is already done for the year starting today.  I’ve skied 16” of pow on Granite on May 22nd before.  Last year we skied a foot of new snow on Memorial Day.  C’mon Squaw, we love the Chief in springtime!

I think we should appeal to get Granite opened.  I think we could trade Siberia for it.  Hell, I’d trade KT for it.  What to you think?  Do you guys want KT until the end?  Or do you think it’s gonna be mashed potatoes by 8am like I do?

Here’s the breakdown:

April 30-May 1

  • Cable Car
  • Funitel
  • KT-22
  • Bailey’s Beach
  • Links
  • Gold Coast
  • Shirley Lake
  • High Camp
  • Headwall

May 2-6

  • Cable Car
  • KT-22
  • Bailey’s Beach
  • Links
  • Siberia
  • Shirley Lake
  • High Camp

May 7-8

  • Cable Car
  • KT-22
  • Bailey’s Beach
  • Links
  • Siberia
  • Shirley Lake
  • High Camp

May 13-16 (Skiing and Riding Until 2pm)

High Camp Pool, Hot Tub and Umbrella Bar open until 4pm.

  • Cable Car
  • KT-22
  • Bailey’s Beach
  • Links
  • Headwall
  • Shirley Lake

May 20-22 (Skiing and Riding Until 2pm)

High Camp Pool, Hot Tub and Umbrella Bar open until 4pm.

  • Cable Car
  • KT-22
  • Bailey’s Beach
  • Links
  • Shirley Lake

May 27-30 (Skiing and Riding Until 2pm)

High Camp Pool, Hot Tub and Umbrella Bar open until 4pm.

  • Cable Car
  • KT-22
  • Bailey’s Beach
  • Links
  • Headwall
  • Shirley Lake

 

 

Unofficial Networks Newsletter

Get the latest snow and mountain lifestyle news and entertainment delivered to your inbox.

Hidden
Newsletters
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

21 replies on “Say Good-Bye to Granite Chief for the Season | Squaw Spring Operations”