Missing Chairlift Rides
My name is Mark and it has been 216 days since my last chairlift ride. That is far too long. Since we moved to Tahoe,… Read More »Missing Chairlift Rides
Mark’s Reports
Lakeview lift updated
Well, I’ve been laying pretty low lately. I haven’t been out hiking or biking anywhere around the lake, or Alpine Meadows, since May. I certainly… Read More »Lakeview lift updated
Waiting For Winter
We’re one week into October and those urges to go skiing get stronger every day. Last week it was the leaves turning shades of yellow… Read More »Waiting For Winter
Our first weather post in 191 days…
We are happy to finally be able to do a report on the possibility of some weather changes moving in for the upcoming week. Nothing… Read More »Our first weather post in 191 days…
Fall is here…and the ski movie season begins
Bit by bit, the seasons are hinting at a change. We saw the first few drops of rain of the season, not associated with monsoon… Read More »Fall is here…and the ski movie season begins
No reservations needed…a win for passholders at Alpine Meadows
It’s the announcement that we have been waiting to hear. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows COO Ron Cohen announce today that, for now, there is not… Read More »No reservations needed…a win for passholders at Alpine Meadows
Which Option Is Right For You?
The questions have started rolling in. The Ikon Pass overlords are asking us to commit to the type of “Pass Assurance” we would like for… Read More »Which Option Is Right For You?
Vail Resorts Debuts Reservation System For 20/21
Vail CEO Rob Katz announced an operational plan for the upcoming season for Vail Resorts. Almost all of it is exactly what was expected when… Read More »Vail Resorts Debuts Reservation System For 20/21
The Other Place Commits To A Name Change
The big day that many have been waiting for is finally here. Word had spread on the street that Squaw Valley would be announcing a… Read More »The Other Place Commits To A Name Change
Dreaming About Skiing
I had my first ski dream last week, which is always my first sign of an approaching season. This time it was simply ripping those… Read More »Dreaming About Skiing
Ernest Wertheim: 1919-2020
We are saddened to report the passing of Ernest Wertheim on August 4th. Ernest was a true pioneer of the Alpine Meadows community. Many of… Read More »Ernest Wertheim: 1919-2020
A More Urban Ride: Sparks
It’s getting tougher to avoid crowds around Tahoe, or anywhere in the Sierra. Bike rides, streams and lakes that used to be relatively unknown have… Read More »A More Urban Ride: Sparks
Smart Recreation At The Tahoe Art Haus Drive-In
We’re all looking for an escape from a never ending bleak news cycle. For the last two months, we’ve been seeking out some hidden outdoor… Read More »Smart Recreation At The Tahoe Art Haus Drive-In
The Freedom To Ski
It’s been quite a year. 2020 will be known for a lot of different things, many of them unpleasant. Sadly, this is a year where… Read More »The Freedom To Ski
A Ride On The Freeway
It’s not your imagination. I’m not posting much content this summer. There’s many places in Tahoe that are really seeing some crowds this summer, and… Read More »A Ride On The Freeway