Alpine Meadows (California)

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Alpine Meadows is a winter sports area in California near Squaw Valley , Placer County .

location

Alpine Meadows is located between 2083 m and 2633 m elevation west of Lake Tahoe . The ski area extends over an area of ​​approx. 8 km² and is served by a dozen ski lifts. There are few places to stay, which is why most visitors choose a hotel in nearby Tahoe City, Squaw Valley, Donner Pass or Truckee .

history

On March 31, 1982, a serious avalanche accident occurred in Alpine Meadows , in which seven people died and the headquarters of the local avalanche warning service was destroyed.

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Coordinates: 39 ° 11 ′  N , 120 ° 14 ′  W