Meaning of Olympic Valley | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A valley formed by the river Alpheus, Ilia, Greece, site of Olympia.
2. An unincorporated community in Placer County, California, United States.
3. A valley in the Sierra Nevada, Placer County, California, United States, named after this community.

Examples

“The Eighth Olympic Winter Games, which start Feb. 18 in California's "Olympic Valley," will be marked by a 4-cent commemorative stamp which features the five entwined circles, Olympic symbol, and a snow crystal which fixes the time of the year. […] The stamp will have its first-day ceremony at the "Olympic Valley, California" postal station, set up especially by the Tahoe City Post Office at the site of the games to accommodate athletes and visitors.”

“[page 734] The centerpiece of Olympic Valley is the Village at Squaw Valley […] a pedestrian mall at the base of several four-story ersatz-Bavarian-style stone-and-timber buildings, where you’ll find restaurants, high-end condo rentals, boutiques, and cafés. […] [page 735] The best restaurant at Olympic Valley is also the finest in the entire Tahoe Basin, the epitome of discreet chic and a must-visit for all serious foodies.”

“Julia Mancuso (10), who grew up in Olympic Valley, and Lindsey Vonn celebrate their downhill medals.”

“To go to Squaw Valley, instead of taking Route 267 continue on around the lake a bit to Tahoe City and pick up Highway 89, which will enter the Olympic Valley.”

“Just about everyone knows the mountains, lifts, snow and sunshine combine above the Olympic Valley to create ideal conditions for skiing and snowboarding.”

“Opponents say the development will double the population of Olympic Valley. They say 40% of the new traffic generated will travel into the basin, increasing the amount of sediment transported to the lake and raising nitrate emissions—two major threats to Tahoe's world-renowned clarity.”

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