Squaw Valley, CA – On Friday, August 12, friends and families can camp under the stars at 8,200 feet and watch the night sky above Squaw Valley light up.

The Perseids come every year beginning in late July and stretching into August. Among the many nights of the shower, there is always the one night that the viewing of the shower is at its best. This year, that evening falls on Friday, August 12. On this night, sky watchers can witness colorful fireballs, occasional outbursts and long hours of gracefully streaking meteors.

Perseid Meteor Shower campers can upload the California ski and snowboard resort’s Cable Car lift between 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Upon arriving at High Camp, guests have the option of starting off the evening with a self-led sunset hike around Squaw Valley’s upper mountain peaks or eating dinner at the resort’s mountaintop café (not included in price). Following, there will be an informational briefing on telescopes as well as campfire activities, with meteor shower viewing beginning at 10 p.m. In the morning campers will enjoy a continental breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. before downloading the Cable Car.

Reservations for the Perseid Meteor Shower Campout are required and this event does sell out. Registrants will receive a detailed information packet along with confirmation. Those interested in more information or in making reservations can call (530) 583-6985.  Tickets to the event cost $75 for those 16 and over, and $50 for those 15 and under. The price includes transport via the Cable Car and professional stargazing.