Andy’s Reports

Expectations, within my cluster of friends, were not particularly high this morning. A number of the regulars were sitting in the locker room, wondering if… Read More »Blowing in the Wind

A potentially cloudy day with flat light that was forecast for today turned into another warm, sunny day. This afternoon, temperatures varied between 45 and… Read More »Spring Sprung Today

My ski day was short today. I was off the hill by 11, so I cannot tell you much about conditions on the slopes. However,… Read More »Remember Old Times?

They slowly dissipated, and by the lunch hour, blue sky once again graced the mountain. Sunshine is great, but 50-degree temperatures in January are not… Read More »Sunday on the Hill

I hate to be repetitive, but today was another gorgeous spring day in the Sierra Nevada mountains. At 9 o’clock this morning the temperature at… Read More »Variable Conditions

It’s hard to accept that we won’t have new snow for days. The winter season should at least offer us enough snow to refresh the… Read More »Another Spectacular Day

Today felt like the real Alpine Meadows. The Alpine Meadows I have known for so many years. A low-key, friendly, diverse ski resort. The resort… Read More »The Real Alpine Meadows

I had trouble sleeping last night because I was unable to obtain a free parking spot at the assigned times, only available on a Tuesday.… Read More »Great Day

Six inches of new snow fell overnight. It was a surprise to me. I looked at my deck railing in the middle of the night… Read More »The Best of Surprises

I think most skiers and snowboarders who were on the hill this morning had big smiles on their faces. I know I was smiling. Most… Read More »My Best Day of the Year

Yesterday’s wet sleet/rain that fell turned into snow overnight.  I estimated about 6” of snow accumulated on my deck railing overnight. When I returned this… Read More »Nothing Like a Good Snow Day

Yesterday, clear water was dropping from the sky, followed by freezing temperatures overnight. There was a thin layer of new snow that must have accumulated… Read More »Not the Easiest Skiiing

The last day of 2025 was a short day for me, but the skiing was pretty good considering the overcast skies and drizzle that began… Read More »Happy New Year

We were greeted by a beautiful, clear blue sky this morning. The air was a touch on the cool side, especially when you were sitting… Read More »Just A Lovely Day

The word on the hill this morning was that most cars were turning into Squaw Valley and that the lift lines were ridiculous. The parking… Read More »Day One at Alpine