Local knowledge comes at a price at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows, as they now offer on mountain private guides to usher those willing to pay to “The most coveted terrain, secret stashes and hidden groomers.”
Hiring a mountain guide for a full day costs $739 and includes up to 4 skiers:
“The North Face Mountain Guide program offers the services of experienced mountain guides to show you where the best terrain and conditions can be found in Lake Tahoe. Some other perks of the program include Priority lift line access, Complimentary ThermoBall™ Jacket from The North Face®, and 20% off demo skis or snowboards.”