“After successfully obtaining preliminary approval from the Tahoe National Forest earlier this year, the unanimous approval by the Placer County Board of Supervisors represents one of the last crucial steps towards connecting Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. The Placer County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the “Base-to-Base” Gondola from Squaw Valley to Alpine Meadows, CA, with a mid-station in the White Wolf property/mini ski resort in North Lake Tahoe, California, in July 2019. The gondola will operate during the winter season only, as late as April 30, when both Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows are open.

The gondola ride is anticipated to take 16 minutes. How Long Will It Take to Get Between the Two Mountains on the Gondola? The gondola will have the capacity to transport 1,400 people per hour in 8-passenger cabins. What Is the Hourly Capacity of the Gondola? Terrain that will be connected by the gondola is not contiguous. The gondola will not add new terrain to the resort. Will the Gondola Installation Result in the Addition of New Terrain Access Between the Two Mountains? Skiers and riders will be able to use the gondola to travel between the two mountains in about 16 minutes, instead of getting in their cars. No, the terrain at the two areas is not contiguous, and installation of the gondola will not open additional skiable terrain. Will It Be Possible to Ski Between Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows Once the Gondola Is Installed? KT-22 lift has an hourly capacity of 2,100. Yes, the gondola will add lift access to the top of the KT ridge at Squaw Valley from either base area, at the rate of 1,400 people per hour.

Guests will also have the option to disembark at the KT-22 mid station.ĭoes the Gondola Provide Access to KT-22? The gondola will transport guests between The Village at Squaw Valley and the Alpine Meadows Base area. How Long Will Construction Take/When Will the Gondola Open?Ĭonstruction timelines and opening date are dependent on weather, conditions, and logistics. Should there be any construction impacts to operations, we will communicate with skiers and riders about potential impacts that affect the spring season. We currently anticipate operating until the end of May, but much will depend on weather and snow conditions. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows plans to operate skiing and riding as conditions permit. Will There Be Any Construction Impacts to Ski Operations? This is a tremendously complex project, with four terminals spanning two ski areas, and our team will continue to work closely with Leitner-Poma on the planning and construction. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is preparing for the construction of the base-to-base gondola connecting the two areas. There has been talk of a gondola connecting the two bases ever since the two resorts, Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows, merged in 2012. A blog post on the Squaw Alpine website offers more details on this $66-million project: Alterra Mountain Company yesterday (4/12/21) confirmed that the long-anticipated Squaw Valley to Alpine Meadows gondola would go ahead this summer. Connecting the two resorts will create the third-largest ski resort in North America and the second in the US (depending on how you work it out), behind Whistler Blackcomb, BC, and Park City, UT.

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