It’s Feeling Like Fall
It’s feeling like fall, and it should because September 1st is the start of meteorological fall. I know this is still confusing, as even my… Read More »It’s Feeling Like Fall
100(ish) Days To Go & A Different Look At El Niño
We are now 100 days away from the officially announced “opening day” for Palisades Tahoe, which might include Alpine Meadows. For those that don’t typically… Read More »100(ish) Days To Go & A Different Look At El Niño
Summer Views At Alpine Meadows
It was not cold this morning, but it was cool enough to put on a sweatshirt. I am not someone who loves heat, especially the… Read More »Summer Views At Alpine Meadows
Winter ’26/’27: Not Just Another El Niño Hype Post
Doesn’t this seem like the longest summer ever? Since Alpine Meadows closed so early last spring, we are looking at about a 230 day stretch… Read More »Winter ’26/’27: Not Just Another El Niño Hype Post
Shirley You Will See Wildflowers
The busiest of the summer holiday periods has passed, making it a good time to make the hike up Shirley Canyon and up to High… Read More »Shirley You Will See Wildflowers
The Return Of The Midweek Pass
This week, Palisades Tahoe announced the return of the Midweek Pass, which has not been available for about ten seasons. Once the Ikon Pass took… Read More »The Return Of The Midweek Pass
Remembering Jörg Dutschke
Many people have been asking if we would be writing anything about Jörg Dutschke at Unofficial Alpine Meadows. Truth be told, I am probably not… Read More »Remembering Jörg Dutschke
Determined
I am determined. Back in March, when Alterra Mountain Company released Ikon Pass pricing, there was a lot of heated discussion about the increased cost… Read More »Determined
Calling It A Season At Palisades Tahoe
Yes, Palisades Tahoe will be spinning lifts for the next two days. That said, I am calling it a season today. Yes, it has been… Read More »Calling It A Season At Palisades Tahoe
The Push Into The Final Week Of The Palisades Tahoe Season
As Palisades Tahoe pushes into its final week of operations for the 25/26 ski season, the phrase “the push” comes to mind. The primary reason… Read More »The Push Into The Final Week Of The Palisades Tahoe Season
Exploring A Ghost Town: Palisades Tahoe
It’s now been 45 days since Alpine Meadows threw in the towel, and nearly a month since the other Tahoe resorts called it quits. But… Read More »Exploring A Ghost Town: Palisades Tahoe
The Simplicity Of Skiing
It’s been 41 days since the end of the Alpine Meadows ski season. While I have been skiing at Palisades Tahoe a handful of times… Read More »The Simplicity Of Skiing
Over the Fence to the Other Side
With skis and boots in my car, I headed to the North Annex to meet friends. Our weather was so warm and beautiful when Alpine… Read More »Over the Fence to the Other Side
The Real April Fools Joke
Winter has returned to Tahoe, but the timing is unfortunate. Both Palisades Tahoe and Kirkwood are reporting 3.5 foot storm totals out of this last… Read More »The Real April Fools Joke
New For ’26/’27: The Acme Club by Unofficial Alpine Meadows
Based on the huge success of the Apex Club at Palisades Tahoe, we decided that we could, and should, have something like that built just… Read More »New For ’26/’27: The Acme Club by Unofficial Alpine Meadows