“Do-able”
That was the word of the day, “do-able”. Used in a sentence, it goes like this: “That was doable. It wasn’t good, but it was… Read More »“Do-able”
Mark’s Reports
The Day I Needed
Today was the spring day I needed, because today I needed to be out in the warm air and skiing with friends. There was some… Read More »The Day I Needed
Winter Is Not Letting Go Yet…
As much as we may have wanted a return to spring today, it’s not happening just yet. Two days ago I mentioned that there was… Read More »Winter Is Not Letting Go Yet…
Prospecting For Powder
Typically at this time of year, I’m hoping more for spring weather and corn than another powder hour. But we don’t get to customize our… Read More »Prospecting For Powder
The Good News Is That It Should Not Be Sticky Tomorrow
Yes, the weather will continue to confuse all of us over the next few days. After two snowy days last weekend, followed by warm spring… Read More »The Good News Is That It Should Not Be Sticky Tomorrow
False Spring Number Three
It’s the first of April and we entered into False Spring Number Three today. The skies looked blue driving into the parking lot this morning… Read More »False Spring Number Three
A Weekend Powder Hour
Yes, there were some decent powder turns to be had this morning. But it was not long lasting. With the parking lots full and crowds… Read More »A Weekend Powder Hour
Not An Ideal Day
Another splitting spring system dropped another round of snow overnight at Alpine Meadows. It was not the storm you were dreaming about. Due to the… Read More »Not An Ideal Day
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
It was an another day of weather changes at Alpine Meadows and our neighbor to the north. During the course of my ski day, I… Read More »Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
Heckafun!
The transition from spring to instant winter was nothing short of amazing. I’ll admit I wasn’t all that excited about the possibilities. But somewhere around… Read More »Heckafun!
Goodbye Spring, For Now
The lovely little blast of spring we have been enjoying the last few days is just about over. No matter when you think that spring… Read More »Goodbye Spring, For Now
UPDATED: Questions Answered & Questions Unanswered
We are starting to see more consistency in the spring conditions on the mountain this week, which is a big bonus for those that are… Read More »UPDATED: Questions Answered & Questions Unanswered
Spring: How Long Will It Last?
It was another fine spring day at Alpine Meadows. The parking lots were full and some lifts were very busy, but timing and flexibility were… Read More »Spring: How Long Will It Last?
Some Spring Weather Ahead And Then Questions
It was another windy day at Alpine Meadows and it appears I may have skied during the wrong part of the day. That’s not to… Read More »Some Spring Weather Ahead And Then Questions
Exceptional
I try to be careful about using words like “exceptional” when it comes to mountain reports, as sensationalizing the conditions on the mountain only leads… Read More »Exceptional