Venture Off Corduroy
Making turns on the very well tilled slopes available from the top of the lifts that were spinning this morning, could not help but bring… Read More »Venture Off Corduroy
A Great B2B Day
No this day has nothing to do with the shiny boxes that lead over the mountain to the other side. It was a great day… Read More »A Great B2B Day
Spring Snow?
Not every moment of every day is about skiing. The evening sky was a beautiful pink color as the sun dropped down below the horizon,… Read More »Spring Snow?
At Least We Are Not Talking About The “R Word”
It was just two weeks ago that we spent a lot of time talking about the dreaded “R word”. You know, that stuff that soaks… Read More »At Least We Are Not Talking About The “R Word”
Away From The Crowd
Where to ski alone! Skiing can become rather monotonous, especially when the snow pack does not change over a period of time. We have not… Read More »Away From The Crowd
Shave Ice
The ingredients were all there today for making Hawaiian shave ice. We had exceptionally warm temperatures yesterday followed by very cold temperatures with an easterly… Read More »Shave Ice
Excellent Grooming
This morning there were a number of young folks dressing in racing gear in our locker room. It is fun to watch the kids getting… Read More »Excellent Grooming
We Are Skiing
Yes, there were more east winds today and the Summit chair never opened because of that. But we are skiing. We are not in Southern… Read More »We Are Skiing
Superb Grooming
Yesterday, I was at the dentist having my teeth cleaned. Their office is in Reno. The office location makes it less attractive to ski because… Read More »Superb Grooming
On The Hunt For Wind Buff
As promised, those strong and very chilly east winds arrived today in the Sierra. There were winds strong enough to close the Summit lift all… Read More »On The Hunt For Wind Buff
Keeping It Real
We have survived the 19 day winter holiday period, and it ended with a very good weekend. Honestly, I felt like today was the better… Read More »Keeping It Real
Super, Super, Day
There is nothing like peeking out the window at first light viewing a foot of new snow piled up on my deck railing. Almost as… Read More »Super, Super, Day
Ups And Downs
It’s been a season of ups and downs at Alpine Meadows. We keep yo-yoing back and forth between pretty good days and not so good… Read More »Ups And Downs
Backside Opens
Sherwood, Day One We, the group that skis almost everyday, have been sitting on pins and needles waiting for opening day of the Sherwood Chair.… Read More »Backside Opens
Best Day Of The Year!
Yeah, you are not falling for that, are you? While it was not the best day of the season, it was the best day of… Read More »Best Day Of The Year!