Eco-Friendly Shops and a New Eatery Welcomed to Squaw Valley USA

This winter Squaw Valley USA welcomes two new eco-friendly shops, Maud Olson and Patagonia, and a delicious new eatery, Sierra Sunrise Biscuit Company.

Maud Olson features an array of eco-friendly lines of high-end apparel, including hand-knit baby alpaca sweaters, mittens and gloves by Rachel Comey that are luxuriously soft and a notable store favorite for men and women.

Squaw passholders receive 25% off their first purchase and 10% thereafter. Maud Olson is located in the Village Green, outside the Olympic House and across Le Chamois in Squaw. For details, visit www.maudolson.com.

Patagonia, at the base of Squaw,is a member of 1% For the Planet, an alliance of businesses committed to leveraging their resources to create a healthier planet.

Patagonia By Squaw Valley USA features a selection of men’s, women’s, and kids’ outerwear, accessories, built to withstand inclement weather conditions and perform in the massive snow storms that are no stranger to Squaw Valley. The store also offers the Patagonia Common Threads Garment Recycling Program, through which customers can return their worn out Capilene® Baselayers, Patagonia fleece, or Polartec® fleece from other manufacturers to Patagonia for recycling. Those who do will receive 15% off their purchase of a new fleece or Capilene® item. For details, visit www.patagonia.com.

Sierra Sunrise Biscuit Company has set up shop in the lobby of the Cable Car building, formerly occupied by the Headwall Café. The cafe features a locally-roasted fair-trade coffee and homemade hot chocolate served in environmentally friendly eco-tainers, a variety of fresh fruit and breakfast staples, and, of course – biscuits.

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. For more information call 530-583-6985, or visit www.squaw.com.