Feb 16, 2026
Discover the History of Squaw Valley
Squaw Valley History

Palisades Tahoe (formally known as Squaw Valley), is world-renowned as a premier California ski destination and the host of the 1960 Winter Olympics. Located near Lake Tahoe, it is famous for its 6,000+ acres of varied terrain, high annual snowfall, the iconic Aerial Tram, and for being the "Spring Skiing Capital" of the region.
Learn more in this Tahoe.com article:
https://tahoe.com/squaw-valley
Or view this resource from Marin Magazine:
https://marinmagazine.com/travel/local-travel/squaw-valley-gets-reinvented-as-palisades-tahoe-why-this-is-the-where-you-should-be-skiing-this-season/




