Shane McConkey knew how to live life to the fullest. He was a creative person with an extreme propensity for adventure. Those personality traits combined into skills that forged new sports, competitions, and even changed the way we ski today. Shane was born into a skiing family in Vancouver, Canada during a time in which his father, Jim McConkey was establishing the ski school at Whistler, BC. Continue Reading
Archives for November 2016
Squaw Alpine Dawn Patrol Makes Skiers Dreams Come True
You love the thrill of downhill skiing- the twists, the turns, the joy of charging down the mountain in the crisp air. Your dream is to be # 1- winding your way alone through virgin snow, the powder flowing past you. You want to be the first out to ski the slopes of the Sierra Nevadas, in the early morning quiet, before the trails are trampled. Join the Squaw Alpine Dawn Patrol, and make your Continue Reading
Fun During the Holidays at Squaw Valley
Gently falling snow, decorated windows, carolers, ice skating and skiing or boarding. If that sounds like a wonderful Christmas to you, then you should spend some time and expect some fun during the holidays at Squaw Valley this December. Take advantage of the many holiday activities scheduled. Here’s a quick list of what’s available in 2016: Holidays at Squaw Creek Squaw Creek unveils Continue Reading