Squaw Valley USA
Squaw Valley has had an incredible amount of snowfall over the past few weeks, reporting another three feet in the past 48 hours. It has been one of the snowiest places on earth this winter, thamks in part to the La Nina effect.
Now the resort has laid on several additional attractions to make the most of all the snow.
Squaw Valley has greatly expanded their night skiing with improved lighting in the Riviera terrain park and halfpipe so anyone can have fun on the groomed stuff for longer, but at no extra cost, as access is free with any lift ticket, you don't need to buy an extra night skiing pass.
"It's a rad decision by Squaw. It totally expands the terrain. Now people will be able to hit Squaw's halfpipe and epic features well into the night—it's going to be awesome." said snowboarder Conor Toumarkine.
Skiers and riders can hit the slopes from 9am to 9pm on weekends (9am to 7pm midweek) and enjoy other High Camp night activities such as ice skating at the Olympic Ice Pavilion or dining at one of the upper mountain restaurants.
The second option is to take a snowshoe hike through the deep powder under the full moon in March or April.
The Tahoe Adventure Company (www.tahoeadventurecompany.com) will bring along easy-to-use snowshoes and take you hiking through the brisk mountain air of Lake Tahoe's pristine forests on 19th March or 15th April 2010.
The knowledgeable guides will explain local astronomy, natural history and general history of the, as well as fascinating facts about our moon. Snacks and hot drinks are provided too within the cost of $65 per person.