Freeride Comp on Squaw’s Tram Face
Squaw Valley’s Tram Face has been chosen as the only stop in North America for the 2009 Freeride World Tour, which will also include events in Russia (Sochi), France (Tignes), and Switzerland (Verbier).
Look for Squaw to go off like never before as world class skiers and snowboarders descend upon the awe inspiring Tram Face during the week of February 27th - March 5th.
Squaw Valley’s Tram Face is legendary. Its presence in the valley is powerful: it towers above the village below and is visible as soon as you get on the access road.
Its terrain is steep, tight, and in your face. Although the chutes and cliffs that cover this 1,000 foot wall can be inspected at close range from the Cable Car, they remain permanently closed to the public.
Up until now, descents of Tram Face have existed merely as legend: tales of clandestine glory and defeat passed by word of mouth and evidenced by ghostly tracks that are left at night and gone in days.
Thanks to the 2009 Freeride World Tour Squaw Valley’s Tram Face will finally be skied with the light of day and the eyes of the world shining on it. I can’t wait…
