Squaw Valley USA announces a great new deal where guests just off the airplane can ski or ride the afternoon and evening for free.  Starting today,  guests can present a same-day commercial airline boarding pass with a matching photo ID at Squaw Valley’s Season Passes & Tickets office and receive a complimentary lift ticket good for the rest of the afternoon as well as night skiing. These complimentary half-day lift tickets are valid from 1pm until 9pm on Fridays & Saturdays or from 1pm until 7pm mid-week while night operations are in effect.  This new program means that guests from across the nation can have breakfast in the airport of their origination city and enjoy lunch, or even dinner on the slopes of Squaw Valley USA.

Located just 42 miles or 50 minutes from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and 2 hours from the Sacramento International Airport (SMF), Squaw Valley USA is one of the most accessible world-class ski resorts in North America. In addition to fantastic airport service, Squaw Valley is located just 3.5 hours on I-80 from San Francisco and the Bay Area.

The Reno-Tahoe International Airport is widely known for easy access, effortless check-ins and a temperate climate that makes weather-related delays and closures an extreme rarity. The Reno-Tahoe International airport was also recently ranked #1 in the nation in terms of flights added since the third quarter of 2009. Since January 2010, the Reno-Tahoe International Airport has announced 17 new flights including a new non-stop daily flight to Houston, Texas beginning February 21, 2011 on Continental Airlines.

To be eligible for a complimentary half-day ticket, guests must present a proof of same-day air travel at Squaw Valley’s Season Pass Office or the Special Tickets Office. One ticket per proof of travel. Proof of travel is defined as a boarding pass, printed itinerary or baggage claim check. Document of proof must contain the day’s travel date, flight number and traveler’s full name. Matching photo ID must be presented.

For Great Lodging Specials Call 1-866-366-7261 or visit www.squaw.com

Site of the VIII Winter Olympic Games, Squaw Valley USA is located five miles north of Lake Tahoe along the Truckee River on Highway 89. The year-round resort offers 4,000 acres of lift-served terrain for skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and snowtubing. Off the slopes, guests enjoy a vibrant après scene and world-class shopping and dining in the Village at Squaw Valley. Summer and fall activities include mountain biking, hiking, mountaintop swimming, paintball, disc golf and zip-lining. For more information call 530-452-4000, or visit www.squaw.com.

- Amelia Richmond

Eldorado Hotel Casino: There’s never been a better time to hit the slopes than right after a fresh dose of snow and the Eldorado Hotel Casino is making it easier than ever to dream up a custom ski vacation!  Build custom ski packages including accommodations, lift tickets, transportation to and from the best mountain resorts, meal vouchers and more!

With more than a dozen exceptional mountains in the Reno Tahoe area including Squaw Valley USA, Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar, Sugar Bowl and Kirkwood, the Eldorado invites family, friends and neighbors to join in the fun.  Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a week-long adventure, call the Eldorado to take care of both individual and group ski needs.

The fun doesn’t stop on the slopes; play all day then stay at the Eldorado, where the best dining and entertainment is paired with thrilling casino nightlife.  With nine restaurants, a Broadway-style showroom and an 81,000 square foot casino all under one roof, the Eldorado is downtown Reno’s premiere place to relax or let loose. 

For more details or to create a custom ski vacation visit www.eldoradoreno.com or call 775-786-5700 to get started.

Silver Legacy:  Create a winter getaway for two or arrange a stay for the entire family, Silver Legacy takes care of all the planning no matter how big your group may be.  With thelargest concentration of alpine and cross-country ski resorts in North America, Reno Tahoe is the perfect winter playground for snow-lovers of all ages.

After a long day on the slopes, come back down the mountain and enjoy the widest variety of dining, entertainment and gaming in Reno.   Silver Legacy offers six restaurants, top headline entertainment in the Grande Exposition Hall, a health spa and specialty salon, boutique shopping and industry-leading gaming all under one roof. 

Get going on your next winter getaway today!  Find more details on Silver Legacy’s custom ski vacations at www.silverlegacy.com or call 775-325-7401 to begin making reservations today.  

-Diana Rogers