Knee Deep and Smiles
Hello skiers, Snow is still falling at Alpine Meadows this afternoon of February 24, 2023. Perhaps I am incorrect, but I thought we were supposed… Read More »Knee Deep and Smiles
Andy’s Reports
A Showery Day
Hello skiers, If you described today as a day consisting of snow showers, then you would have been correct. As with most snowy days the… Read More »A Showery Day
Snowball Special
Hello Skiers, A lovely spring day engulfed skiers and boarders today. The thermometer pointed to 43 degrees this afternoon. This meant conditions on any slope… Read More »Snowball Special
Slow Down
There was a surprise for those that ventured out to the ski area today at Alpine Meadows. The parking lots that we heard would fill… Read More »Slow Down
Load Testing for ABC
It was cold and windy this morning. At 9am the temperature at the top of Summit was 18.9 degrees with winds blowing up to 45… Read More »Load Testing for ABC
Happy Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day Skiers, It was surprising to see how many skiers and boarders enjoyed a very short day this morning. When I looked out… Read More »Happy Valentine’s Day
Clouds, Sun, Wind
It snowed overnight and into the morning hours. A very light cover of white snow flakes greeted us this morning. I am not sure of… Read More »Clouds, Sun, Wind
Pretzel Party
The view of Lake Tahoe was again stunning this morning. I could not see a ripple on its mirror- like surface. A warm sun was… Read More »Pretzel Party
Challenging Day
If you love groomed slopes, then you most likely loved the skiing at Alpine Meadows on this day. The morning corduroy was delicious. If you… Read More »Challenging Day
Blizzards are Refreshing
I should be ashamed of myself for not heading to the locker room at 8, or before 8, this morning. The reason I did not… Read More »Blizzards are Refreshing
Showery Day
Hello Skiers, Today was a day of mixed weather. Windy enough to close most of the lifts with upper stations at higher elevations. Summit, Scott,… Read More »Showery Day
Perfect Groomers
It was another beautiful day in Tahoe. There were some thin high clouds that have been passing by, but it was mostly a lovely sunny… Read More »Perfect Groomers
Near Zero
Hello skiers, Today was a cold day. At 9am the thermometer read 6.4 degrees at the base of Alpine Meadows. Heated gloves went on over… Read More »Near Zero
Wine and Traffic
Hello Skiers, Leaving Tahoe once in a while for a short trip to greener pastures can be good for the soul. Locals who love the… Read More »Wine and Traffic
Pack It In and Pack It Out
One more story about the overcrowding this past weekend. The wife of my friend Bill, who’s name is Lisa, thought it would be a reasonable… Read More »Pack It In and Pack It Out