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Big Day of Giving 2022
The Sacramento Region Community Foundation’s Big Day of Giving has commenced, with the final 24-hour annual giving challenge BIG DAY on Thursday May 5, 2022. Give back to the local community by making a donation to be a part of building a place to preserve the history...
Celebrating the Winter Games
Together with the SNOW Sports Museum, our Partner Grand Pacific Resorts created an amazing booklet to share stories, facts, and images about the legends of Olympic Valley, past and present. From the original 1960 Downhill run and the GS Bowl to Julia’s Gold and...
The Squaw Valley Olympic Flame Will Burn in Beijing
In 1960, SNOW Sports Museum Athlete Ambassador, Starr Walton-Hurley, was one of the Olympic Torch bearers at the Winter Games in Squaw Valley. In fact, she carried the torch through the valley to Blythe Arena, where she passed it along to the Olympic officials…
October Update: Magic in the Mountains Film Showings
We love October! This month is a turn toward winter, with cooling temps and the onslaught of emails about renewing our mountain passes. This time of year is called “Locals Summer” because the vacation crowds have gone and we can find a good seat at our local watering...
The Squaw Valley Olympic Flame Will Burn in Beijing
In 1960, SNOW Sports Museum Athlete Ambassador, Starr Walton-Hurley, was one of the Olympic Torch bearers at the Winter Games in Squaw Valley. In fact, she carried the torch through the valley to Blythe Arena, where she passed it along to the Olympic officials…
SNOW Sports Museum Athlete Ambassadors Tapped for 2022 Olympic Teams
The competitors for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing have been announced, and five local Olympians are also SNOW Sports Museum Athlete Ambassador…
Press Releases
This Weekend: ‘Magic in the Mountains’ Movie Premiere
Photograph: Olympic Winter Games 1960 - Figure skater Sjoukje Dijkstra of The Netherlands completes her free skating program and wins silver. Photo (c) Bill Briner, used by permission. All Rights Reserved. Movie Premiere at Olympic Valley Tells the Story of the 1960...
The SNOW Sports Museum and Grand Pacific Resorts Partner to Commemorate Anniversary of 1960 Winter Olympic Games
It was 61 years ago that the Olympic Games were held at Squaw Valley and Lake Tahoe. From February 18th to the 28th, California hosted what turned out to be the most innovative and memorable games in modern times. This year, the staff and volunteers for the SNOW...
Grand Pacific Resorts Historical Trivia Contest Feb 18-28, 2021
The 2020 Vision Report is Here!Join along as we learn more about the 1960 Winter Games held at Squaw Valley. Each day is an anniversary celebration with historical look backs and a chance to win an Adult Midweek 2020-2021 Ticket to Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows and an...