Feeling The Pressure?
The pressure was on in some office over the hill at Palisades. Mount Rose, Boreal, Dodge Ridge and Donner Ski Ranch have all announced plans… Read More »Feeling The Pressure?
Announcements
The Good & The Not So Good
Overall, the skiing was better than expected today. On the good list: Not raining, not foggy, not windy, zero lift lines and more music has… Read More »The Good & The Not So Good
A Wow Morning…A Look At The Weekend…And Ikon Pass Updates
Wowee, today turned out so much better than expected. Originally it looked as if today might be one of those soggy days where the snow… Read More »A Wow Morning…A Look At The Weekend…And Ikon Pass Updates
Remembering The Alpine Meadows Avalanche Of 1982…”Buried” To Be Shown At Alpine Meadows
The more I ski, the more I understand the possibility of an avalanche at a ski area like Alpine Meadows. I’ve even set some off… Read More »Remembering The Alpine Meadows Avalanche Of 1982…”Buried” To Be Shown At Alpine Meadows
Thank You Mr. President(s)
Maybe instead of thanking the presidents’ for their birthdays, I should be thanking two other groups: people that bought the Ikon Base Pass and people… Read More »Thank You Mr. President(s)
“Variable Conditions”
“Variable conditions” is a phrase you see in ski reports when it has not snowed for awhile, and we are there. The last measurable snowfall… Read More »“Variable Conditions”
The Corn Harvest Begins
Hello Skiers & Riders, The winds were howling over the ridge top this morning closing Summit and Alpine Bowl Chair. The temperatures remained relatively cool… Read More »The Corn Harvest Begins
Sigourney & Wise Secure Spot For 2022 Beijing Olympics
US Ski Team Members Brita Sigourney and David Wise have secured their place on the US Freeski Halfpipe Olympic Team for the Beijing Olympics next… Read More »Sigourney & Wise Secure Spot For 2022 Beijing Olympics
We’re Changing Our Look
We’re changing our look for a new season. We were sick and tired of our old WordPress theme, which remained the same for almost ten… Read More »We’re Changing Our Look
How About Palisades Tahoe?
It seems like a new name has been selected for the Other Valley. We’ve been hearing whispers about the name “Palisades” for more than a… Read More »How About Palisades Tahoe?
Squaw Valley Development May Not Be A Slam Dunk
Ever since the Placer County Board of Supervisors approved the an additional development of the Squaw Valley village back in November of 2016, most people… Read More »Squaw Valley Development May Not Be A Slam Dunk
Cohen Headed Back To Mammoth
Squaw Valley|Alpine Meadows President and COO Ron Cohen will be leaving to take the same position at Mammoth Mountain|June Mountain. We bid him a fond… Read More »Cohen Headed Back To Mammoth
“Buried: The 1982 Alpine Meadows Avalanche” Tahoe Premiere
For many, it will not be easy to watch. The story of the Alpine Meadows 1982 avalanche is tough for many. People that were working… Read More »“Buried: The 1982 Alpine Meadows Avalanche” Tahoe Premiere
Pitching In For Will
If you are a reader of Unofficial Alpine, it probably means that you feel like you’re a part of the Alpine Meadows community of skiers… Read More »Pitching In For Will