Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Overview

Base Lodge Regulation

Lodges will be open with access to restrooms, lockers, rentals and guest services. Masks are required and social distancing will be enforced. We ask that guests limit time spent in lodges. 

Lift Regulations

Guests will be asked to self-group with people who are within their party. People from different households will be permitted on the same chairlift when the ride is less than 15 minutes and they are seated at least one seat space apart.Guests can ask to ride alone. Lift attendants will not actively work to fill chairs, and will not require guests to ride a chairlift with people they do not know.

The Funitel, Tram and Tram elevator at 25% capacity, so a maximum of seven people on the Funitel and 25 on the Tram. Six feet of physical distancing must be maintained between members of different households. Lines for the Funitel and Tram will be formed outdoors. Face coverings with two or more layers will be mandatory for all riders while waiting in line, loading, riding and unloading the Funitel and Tram. No eating or drinking will be permitted, so face coverings will stay on. Windows will remain open, even in inclement weather. Extra air intake and exhaust fans have been added to the Aerial Tram cabins, to increase airflow in that enclosed space. You will also see our lift attendants using electrostatic sprayers to regularly disinfect empty cabins.

Dining Regulations

Food and Beverage operations will be adjusted across the resort. No indoor seating is available. All food will be wrapped and packaged to-go.

Ski School Regulations

Instructors and students will be required to wear face coverings at all times. Instructors will have students distance from one another, and will stay distanced where possible as well. Groups will ride the lifts together, but will be spaced apart per the resort’s lift riding policies.

Ski Rental Regulations

This year, due to COVID-19, we will not be accepting any walk-up rental purchases. ALL rental equipment must be reserved online 48 hours in advance. When you book, you will go through the following steps:
1. Select your date & rental package. Make sure that you specify whether you will be picking up from Squaw or Alpine.
2. Select your correct sizes. If you need assistance with this, you can call 800-403-0206 and one of our representatives can help you.
3. Select a time slot for pick up. You may only come to the rental shop during your assigned time slot.
4. Receive confirmation. You will get a text message confirming your time slot with further instructions.

Transportation regulations

We plan to decrease our shuttle capacities by 50% but will continue to monitor government regulations regarding public transit, adjusting accordingly. Face coverings will be required on shuttles. Shuttle seats and touchpoints will be disinfected between each trip, and we will be regularly disinfecting our shuttles with electrostatic sprayers. Shuttle vents and windows will remain open with the heat on as needed.