Olympic Valley, CA…The 7 feet of snow that has fallen in the last week allowed Squaw Valley – Alpine Meadows to fire up the mighty KT-22 for the season. The iconic terrain brings 2000 ft of vertical drop, grins, lactic acid & memories for another year of skiers. The greats of the snow world rank KT-22 as one of the best and when we say best we mean KT-22 always ranks high as one of the best in the world. It’s run for the season has begun….

The photo below was shared by Squaw Valley – Alpine Meadows on Facebook. Below that you will find a video from the Ski Channel with the late great Shane McConkey

Ride along with the late great Shane McConkey, as he guides us up the infamous KT-22 Chair. Learn about the unique scene at Squaw Valley USA, and discover why the resort holds such a special place in the hearts of skiers and snowboarders everywhere.

This video was taken prior to losing Shane in March of 2009. Enjoy this blast from the past, and continue to celebrate McConkey’s memory!

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