Windy, Windy, Windy
The word of the day is wind! We have had so many calm days this year that I had forgotten what it is like to… Read More »Windy, Windy, Windy
Andy’s Reports
A Santa Sighting
Hello Skiers and Boarders, I was skiing with good friends this morning. The sky was blue and the air crisp. It was cool enough so… Read More »A Santa Sighting
What Is, What Was, and What Could Be
Hello Skiers and Boarders, It is a difficult time for skiers and boarders in the Tahoe Region. The truth is that skiing is very limited… Read More »What Is, What Was, and What Could Be
Powder Alert?
Hello Skiers and Boarders, Grey was the color of my true loves sky this morning. Fog settled into the area overnight. It seemed to move… Read More »Powder Alert?
Wet and Empty
Hello Skiers and Boarders We received word that the free reservation mid-week holiday parking allocations will be released Tuesday, which is tomorrow. Thank you Kris… Read More »Wet and Empty
Crowded Slopes
Hello Skiers and Boarders, Ski teams were out in full force today. I love seeing the little guys and gals out on the slopes in… Read More »Crowded Slopes
Roundhouse Opens
Hello Skiers and Boarders, Heavy ski jackets, or layers of undergarments, were stripped off by a number of people that hit the hill this morning.… Read More »Roundhouse Opens
Not Much Change, but Hope is in the Air
It was another beautiful morning in the Sierra with a mostly clear sky, little wind, and pleasant skiing. We continue to ski on limited manmade… Read More »Not Much Change, but Hope is in the Air
Sasquatch at Alpine?
This morning the sky was clear, blue, and filled with sunlight. Conditions on Treeline Cirque, where man has made snow, offered skiers a winter pack.… Read More »Sasquatch at Alpine?
It Is Snowing!!!!
I am pretty excited this afternoon because moisture is dropping from a dark sky. When I began writing this report the temperature was above freezing… Read More »It Is Snowing!!!!
A Two Resort Day
“If Red Dog and Resort Chair were the only lifts open in Tahoe…I would quit skiing” The preceding quote was from Mark Fisher after a… Read More »A Two Resort Day
Quiet and Wet Saturday
There is really not much to report today except that the weather was rather wet. It was not raining, but the light snow that was… Read More »Quiet and Wet Saturday
Alpine Meadows Transportation
Hello Skiers, I was late getting onto the slope this morning meaning that I missed the soft turns available for those that were lined up… Read More »Alpine Meadows Transportation
Long Shadows
Skiing this morning, although the terrain did not change overnight, was slightly better than yesterday. A new layer of snow was made overnight and nicely… Read More »Long Shadows
Alpine Meadows Day 1
We have been waiting for months for this day. I love summer with its myriad of sport options, long warm sunny days, and music on… Read More »Alpine Meadows Day 1