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Squaw ended up extending the deadline to purchase the Squalpine pass (Tahoe Super Pass).  Today, December 2nd, is the last day you can cheaperish passes before the prices go up … Read More

We may not have the several feet of snow we all wish we had right now, but even with the thin conditions daily skiing is happening in Tahoe, and there’s … Read More

The Audio on this clip is a little rough but it’s worth watching. If you’re not familiar with the “Legend of White Wolf”, this video provides a little insight from Caldwell himself on the history of the parcel and his dream for the property.

Caldwell is a ripping skier. There’s some footage of him in this clip from the 1974 ski film “Children of the Morning.” Caldwell also talks about getting started in freestyle skiing at a competition in Heavenly Valley. That was back in the 1970′s when the Face Rats owned Gunbarrel and Heavenly was a mecca for Hot Dogging.

Troy Caldwell purchased the 460 acre parcel from the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1990. With the land deed came a lease agreement with Squaw Valley Ski Corp for the 70 acres that include the top of the KT-22 lift. In this video Caldwell also references a breach of contract law suit filed by Squaw Valley Ski Corp.

The lift towers that run down the White Wolf property from the Top of KT-22 were installed in 2005. This video is circa 2008, prior to the purchase of Squaw by KSL Capital Partners.

Have you ever seen skiers and riders cruising around Squaw with a backcountry pack and tourning gear?… Me either. Exiting the confines of the resort has generally been a no … Read More

The Sierra Nevada hasn’t received a major dump to officially kick off the 2011-2012 ski season yet, but you wouldn’t know it from the unreal mid-winter conditions currently found in … Read More

by:  Sir Drake, Once upon a time, the fabled KT-22 storm day was a day of absolute bliss. High winds & relentless snow would leave Squaw Valley virtually shut down. … Read More

Following the announcement of combined operations between Squaw Valley USA and Alpine Meadows (SQUAW VALLEY / ALPINE MEADOWS “COMBINED OPERATIONS”) the talk around Tahoe has turned to Troy Caldwell’s land, … Read More

My money’s on Squaw to open before Alpine this winter. Squaw’s got more snow making capacity…  But the real question I’m interested in asking is what’s going to happen to … Read More

Wow. Wow. Wow. Today was infinitely better than yesterday, thanks to the several light, fluffy inches that fell overnight. Yesterday was an amazing way to kick off the unofficial start … Read More

Winter 2011/12 has Unofficially begun.  People are skiing powder today.  What are you doing today? Are you going skiing/riding today, October 6th, 2011? If not, are you pissed you aren’t? … Read More