Wind And More Wind
The forecast was for wind, a lot of wind. Trees were bending back and forth when I looked out my window early this morning, and… Read More »Wind And More Wind
Andy’s Reports
Calm Spring Day
Winds at the top of the mountain dropped today to almost zero. Temperatures at the top of the mountain rose into the 40s by mid-afternoon.… Read More »Calm Spring Day
A Perfect Day of Skiing
It was warm, a little too warm, today on the slopes. I was over dressed from the start because I dressed for cooler weather. The… Read More »A Perfect Day of Skiing
Great Expectations
We never know what to expect when sitting in the locker room, but there are always plenty of suggestions for those munching on breakfast, drinking… Read More »Great Expectations
Cool with Variable Conditions
The morning air was colder than I predicted it would be when I dressed for skiing this morning. I was slightly underdressed for the rather… Read More »Cool with Variable Conditions
Rough Riding Today
From shorts and t-shirts, to sweaters and down jackets, we tried to adjust to a quick change in our weather. Yesterday, people were skiing in… Read More »Rough Riding Today
Short But Sweet
It was a short morning for me. The day started with Summit Chair on wind hold. Winds were blowing from the northeast at speeds of… Read More »Short But Sweet
Spring Skiing in Mid-Winter
This morning the bluebirds must have been happy because it was clearly a bluebird day at Alpine Meadows. Temperatures exceeded those of yesterday by a… Read More »Spring Skiing in Mid-Winter
Winds Were Blowing
This morning Scott and Lakeview were closed because of the strength and direction of winds. Summit remained open with winds occasionally gusting to over 60… Read More »Winds Were Blowing
Nice Warm Day
A few thin clouds hung in the air at the beginning of the ski day, but they soon disappeared, leaving us with a bright sunny… Read More »Nice Warm Day
Almost Perfect
Some days are more inspiring than others. I admit that spiritually attempting to join with our mountain on a rainy or wet snowy day is… Read More »Almost Perfect
Winter or Spring?
It snowed, rained, and drizzled, and the sun came out. Spring arrived once again in the middle of winter. I thought today was a spectacular… Read More »Winter or Spring?
I Was Not There
It is a beautiful afternoon, but it did not start out that way. I woke up to wind-driven snow slamming against my window. Checking the… Read More »I Was Not There
Wait, Wait, and Wait More!
Wait! Wait! Wait! Today was a long waiting game for those that love Alpine Meadows and cannot go home without at least a couple of… Read More »Wait, Wait, and Wait More!
Rolling Along
I was underdressed yesterday. It was just cold, especially with the wind blowing at the top of Summit Chair, and the additional breeze created skiing… Read More »Rolling Along