Palisades Tahoe has renamed two of its lifts as part of the changes being made around the ski area. Squaw One lift has been renamed Wa She Shu, meaning The People or The Washoe People, and Squaw Creek lift at the Resort at Squaw Creek has been renamed Resort Chair for the time being.
Dee Byrne, president & COO of Palisades Tahoe, made the announcement when asked about the names at the Tuesday Morning Breakfast Club meeting on Oct. 5. Byrne said that the Resort at Squaw Creek is expected to announce the final name for Resort Chair by next summer.
Bryne was also asked about the name choice of Palisades Tahoe for the iconic ski area.
“[Palisades] are unique geographical features, but also important nesting areas for the eagles that lie around the basin,” she said noting the name was chosen “to connect the mountain and the unique feature of our terrain to the eagle, which is important to the Washoe.”
The Washoe Tribe has announced previously that its leading efforts to rename geographical points in Olympic Valley including Squaw Peak and Squaw Creek. Such changes must be submitted to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names for consideration.
Placer County officials announced at its Oct. 7 Squaw Valley Town Hall Meeting that it will be discussing possible name changes for Squaw Valley Park and Squaw Valley Road at the Squaw Valley Municipal Advisory Council meeting on Nov. 4. Suggestions for possible names may be sent to shollow@placer.ca.gov or lromack@placer.ca.gov. | palisadestahoe.com, placer.ca.gov, washoetribe.us
