Squaw Valley advice needed

[badger]

It is the time of year that my husband and I start to consider the annual ski trip location options. As mentioned in another thread, Taos would be in the running. Squaw Valley has come up as a possibility.

I grew up in Northern California and am somewhat familiar with the area, but didn't not start skiing until many years later, and in a different State.
Going to this region for a trip would only be 11 hour drive, so totally doable, and kind of fun to visit memories.

My husband is concerned about crowds. I cannot speak to that issue since I have not been there as a skier.

I know several Divas are quite knowledgeable about the resorts up there. What can you share regarding lift lines, travel between the ski areas , etc?

 

[badger]

Sorry, meant to type: " didn't start skiing" lol.
I cannot log in to this website from my computer for some reason and am stuck with the darn phone.

 

[LKillick]

Is there a certain week you are considering? I went there at the end of the season, and it was a blast. No lines at all, fantastic skiing. I'm sure one doesn't have to travel at the end of the season for this to be the case, but I certainly can't speak to Xmas/New Years. The bus between Squaw and Alpine was easy.

 

[skiwest]

If you're worried about crowds at all, I'd ski somewhere else in the Tahoe area (including Alpine Meadows, which is combined with Squaw but less crowded). Squaw gets absolutely packed, especially on the weekends, and 45-minute-plus lift lines are common. That being said, it has great terrain, so if you can go on a weekday, it may well be worth it. Sugar Bowl is a decent option that doesn't get as crowded and it's convenient to I-80.