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Year-Round Luxury Resort at Squaw Creek

09.12.16

At Lake Tahoe, we stayed at the Resort at Squaw Creek, one of the country’s top year-round resorts in one of the most scenic locations-- set on a hillside spanning 195 acres beneath the peaks of Squaw Valley and just five minutes from Lake Tahoe. Squaw Valley also hosted the 1960 Winter Olympics.

There are non-stop activities for winter and summer sports enthusiasts, golf pros, hikers, cyclists and leisurely types. The Resort boasts three heated swimming pools—a giant 120-foot water slide, an ice skating rink, and an award winning spa. With on property restaurants, boutique shops and an impressive fitness center, it makes an incredible vacation spot.

While staying at The Resort at Squaw Creek we recommend reserving a Fireplace Suite, a homey and elegant residential-style space with a living room, kitchen, bedroom, fireplace and flat-screen TV and stunning views of Squaw Valley and the surrounding Sierra Nevada peaks.

In the winter, it’s a haven for all. There’s even an on-property chair lift and you can enjoy downhill skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, sledding and snowmobiling. During the summer, you can discover the great outdoors through hiking and biking trails, fishing, cycling and all kinds of outdoor recreation, or just taking it easy. The property also features a Robert Trent Jones Jr. championship golf course and tennis courts.

On our trip, we took a scenic bike ride to Tahoe City, at North Lake Tahoe. The beautiful alpine lake is the largest in North America and the second-deepest lake in the U.S. It’s here that you can take advantage of incredible land and water sports--hiking, mountain biking, fishing, boating, sea kayaking, sailing, water skiing and jet-skiing. Even the crisp mountain air and clear blue water will take your breath away.

At Squaw Valley, it’s a must to take the Aerial Tream Ride—just a 10-minute vertical ride climbing 2,000 feet. You will have incredible 360-degree views of the mountainscape, waterfalls and the iconic Tram Face. Depending on the time of year, at the summit at “High Camp” there are many activities to enjoy including al fresco dining and a pool and hot tub.

And, even if you aren’t a yoga enthusiast (like us), you most likely will change your mind at after class at The Wanderlust Yoga Studio. Anyone, can take a class at this little sanctuary, that offers classes to inspire and strengthen their mind, body and spirit. You can choose from a variety of yoga styles and classes here.

At Squaw Valley, for dining we recommend two eateries both serving fresh and sustainable sourced foods. There’s the casual and family friendly Rocker@Squaw Creek; and for fine dining, cocktails and wines, a must is the PlumpJack Café, considered one of Lake Tahoe finest dining experience. Chef Ben “Wyatt” Dufresne works with local farmers and showcases the freshest organic ingredients; the Cafe Bar features signature cocktails, beers on tap and a selection of great wines by the glass, and a seasonal bar menu featuring the famed PlumpJack Burger. It’s open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

If you’re looking for special offers and packages, check our their site, or get on their mailing list. Offers pop-up throughout the year. You can check out specials here.

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Year-Round Luxury Resort at Squaw Creek

09.12.16

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