This course is one of the more adventurous places I've played. It's a major hike over mountainous terrain just to navigate the course, and you can add even more hiking and climbing if you're not hitting your lines. Throughout the course there are great views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, and a couple spots have views down toward Lake Tahoe. This course is worth the stop just for the beautiful hike.

Elevation is one of the main obstacles here, with some big shots up and down the mountain. The uphill shots are pretty brutal, and make you figure out how to get distance without getting the nose up. The downhill shots are a lot of fun, especially hole 3 which is a huge bomb off the top of the mountain. It's always fun to have the chance to throw a disc 500'+ off a hill and get to watch the whole flight. Smaller elevation comes into play throughout as well with rock piles and smaller hills on many holes, and rollaway potential around a few greens.

There is some real distance variation here, from ace runs to big par 4 holes that require a couple good drives to get to the pin. There are a couple creeks in strategic places that add some fun OB potential. The rock piles and brush make you pay if you miss your landing zone, and a couple holes have cliffs that mean a big climb down and a tough shot back up if you go over so there's some fun risk/reward decisions.

The course mostly plays very straight. There are some nice technical lines to hit, but not a lot of interesting bending shots. The majority of the wooded holes offer lines that only turn slightly at the end. As fun as hole 3 is, it's also pretty dangerous as it shoots directly over multiple other fairways. A hiking path cuts through several holes, and there are some big blind shots that can easily crash down on unsuspecting walkers. Some areas of the course are pretty overgrown, so it can be easy to lose discs even on a good shot down the fairway. The three holes up on top of the hill are throwaways with no obstacles or challenge at all.

Navigation is pretty rough here. There are no tee signs, and the tees and baskets aren't numbered. This makes it tough to know if you're on the right tee or shooting to the right basket, and there are places where multiple tees or pins are in the same area. There are some really long walks between holes which adds to the navigation difficulties even with the course map. A guide would be really helpful here.

This is not a beginner course, with big length, elevation, wind and rough. A newer player without much distance or control is going to be really frustrated here. Experienced players are going to find some really fun shots and some interesting challenges, though it doesn't fully test the full range of your technical skills.

If you play here, be prepared for a huge hike over rough terrain. This certainly isn't a city park course. It's an even bigger walk if you avoid the (exorbitant in my opinion) $29 fee to take the gondola to the top. You can ride down for free if you do hike up, and the walk is a really nice one along a mountain stream and over some boulder fields.

Beautiful scenery
Challenging course
Dog friendly

Access is limited to a $30+ tram ride or a 2 hour hike
Challenging course, over the top challenging
Not beginner or family friendly

I think the course designer and Squaw Valley missed the mark on this course. They've built an epic course for fit, pro-level disc golfers after a challenge to their physical and throwing skills in an area that is mostly frequented by tourists, casual disc golfers and families on vacation looking for something fun and unique to do outdoors.
Much like the other reviewers, I witnessed groups that disappeared on the course. There were some teenagers behind us that did not finish their round. Heading from 17 to 18 we let a two-some pass us and they skipped hole 18 - I guess they had enough. We also ran in to a two-some who were throwing at #17's basket thinking it was #3. They had one disc each and no provisions - I actually felt sorry for them. They didn't realize they were heading in to "Survivor: Squaw Valley DG Edition".
So seriously, why not make a family friendly course in this beautiful setting that will attract people to the sport instead of making them regret their decision to try DG that day?
I live within an hour of this course and play 3+ times a week. I MIGHT come back next season, but there are so many Tahoe area courses that are free and easily accessible that it's a hard sell.
I would suggest you play this course if you are after a really unique DG experience and have the money and time to spare.

Some tips for enjoying your round of extreme DG at Squaw Valley:
Allow four hours for your round
Bring water and snacks
Wear sunscreen
Wear hiking boots, preferably with gaters
Bring a couple of throw away drivers for hole #3
Bring a course map
Bring a couple of hardy friends who have good attitudes
Look up from your round every once in a while and enjoy the view
Please yield to hikers - what, you're in a hurry, on THIS course?
Feeling agro? Hike to High Camp from the Village, then play 18. The tram ride DOWN is FREE.