Squaw Valley
Squaw Valley Ski Resort in Olympic Valley, California
Painted in 2008
Our custom black wooden frames feature a deep, squared profile to showcase Niehues’ timeless work. Frame width ranges from ⅞ to 1 ⅝ inches, dependent upon on print size, and features a non-glare acrylic front plus foamcore backing.
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The Man Behind The Maps Book
Squaw Valley Ski
Location: Squaw Peak Placer County, California
Nearest city: Truckee, California Reno, Nevada
Coordinates: 39.196°N 120.235°W
Vertical: 2,850 ft (870 m)
Top elevation: 9,050 ft (2,760 m)
Base elevation: 6,200 ft (1,890 m)
Skiable area: 4,000 acres (16.2 km2)
Runs: 177+, 15% easiest, 35% more difficult, 50% most difficult
Longest run: 3.2 miles (5.1 km) Mountain Run
Lift system: 30 Lift capacity 58,000 per hour
Terrain parks: 3
Snowfall: 450 in (1,140 cm)
"The 'Rembrandt of snow' has published a hefty coffee table book with a collection of nearly all of his hand-painted maps."
Timeless art for your home
Hand-painted maps require the best reproduction process available. Each illustration starts with a high resolution digital scan. It is then printed on museum quality cotton paper using the latest HDR ink-jet technology.
Legendary Ski Artist James Niehues
If you are a skier or snowboarder, there is a good chance James Niehues has been your mountain guide. Throughout his 30 year career he has worked at the smallest hills and the most expansive resorts in North America. He has left his mark in South America, Australia, Asia and Europe too. And even if you have never shared a bottomless powder day with him, he has always been close by.