Is This Thing On?
Yes, I do pay attention to how many people are enjoying Unofficial Alpine. Typically, I know that Friday posts see the lightest number of readers.… Read More »Is This Thing On?
Weather
More New Snow…And Still Soggy
The mantra continues. All skiing is good…until it isn’t. We had another overnight dose of snow at Alpine Meadows, making for some fresh tracks that… Read More »More New Snow…And Still Soggy
Still Not Ideal
No, conditions were still not ideal today. But there I was sliding on snow with a half dozen friends, and having conversations on each lift… Read More »Still Not Ideal
So Much Better…
We made it through another holiday weekend at Alpine Meadows…barely. The thing that kept me going was the thought that I could come back to… Read More »So Much Better…
Updated: Water Is Wet
Let’s get a couple of things out of the way immediately. It’s a holiday weekend. The marketing blast this morning was that about 17 inches… Read More »Updated: Water Is Wet
Quality Chalk, Who We Are & What Will Be
There’s a headline that will either completely mystify you and make you want to read this report. Or it will do the exact opposite, causing… Read More »Quality Chalk, Who We Are & What Will Be
A Short Day Of Skiing…What’s Next?
I try to be thankful for every day of skiing, even if it’s wet, limited to the bunny slopes, or in today’s case, just short.… Read More »A Short Day Of Skiing…What’s Next?
Continued Patience Required
Today was maybe not the day we were looking for at Alpine Meadows. We just finished what was essentially a three week vacation period and… Read More »Continued Patience Required
As Forecast
Everything went “as forecast” for Sunday at Alpine Meadows. The forecast amounts of snow were within the range expected by NOAA, with somewhere around 17… Read More »As Forecast
An Awesome Day And “The Storm” Has Not Yet Hit
Well today totally exceeded expectations when it came to ski conditions. I was a little bit salty to start the day, as my skis did… Read More »An Awesome Day And “The Storm” Has Not Yet Hit
Now That’s What I Call A Terrain Expansion!
Yes, the powder alert arrived this morning, claiming 7 to 9 inches of new snow overnight. But the reality is, the new snowfall amounts exceeded… Read More »Now That’s What I Call A Terrain Expansion!
See Ya Next Year!!
It seemed like a good time for a dad joke on this last day of 2023. It’s been a memorable year at Alpine Meadows: Buried… Read More »See Ya Next Year!!
Summit Opens…But It Is Still Very Busy
It’s a moment we have been waiting for, the opening of the Summit Six chairlift at Alpine Meadows. It’s a fantastic lift that usually serves… Read More »Summit Opens…But It Is Still Very Busy
New Terrain Alert!
I just went for the eye catching headline there, didn’t I? Yes we finally saw a minor terrain expansion today at Alpine Meadows. It had… Read More »New Terrain Alert!
A Little Too Close For Comfort
First off let’s make this perfectly clear. If we say something negative on this blog about the ski and ride experience, it does not mean… Read More »A Little Too Close For Comfort