It’s Almost Like Christmas Eve
Tomorrow is the day we have been waiting for since last May. Alpine Meadows returns for another season, hopefully better than 2011-12. There’s been a… Read More »It’s Almost Like Christmas Eve
Mark’s Reports
The Bad News Is The Rain…But We Can Dream Good Dreams
The bad news is that it has been another “snain” day in Tahoe. That’s right, the higher mountains are seeing more snow, while the lower… Read More »The Bad News Is The Rain…But We Can Dream Good Dreams
Looks Like We May Have “Dodged The Bullet”
Sunday morning has arrived and the predicted crest of the Truckee River at 5 or 6 am has not yet materialized. The front seems to… Read More »Looks Like We May Have “Dodged The Bullet”
This Is Not Your Average Rainstorm
Well, hopefully, you listened to the voice of reason today and did not bother driving to Squaw for skiing. As enticing as talk of fresh… Read More »This Is Not Your Average Rainstorm
Even Getting To Squalpine This Weekend May Be A Challenge
Although the snow levels have remained a bit lower today, and mountains are making enticing reports about new snow falling – we still have one… Read More »Even Getting To Squalpine This Weekend May Be A Challenge
Hmmmm….Which One Of These Is The Most Believable?
Depending on what site you read, or what channel you watch – it’s either going to be an epic powder weekend or time to build… Read More »Hmmmm….Which One Of These Is The Most Believable?
It’s Looking Wet And Wetter…
Forecast models are still flipping all over the place. Some models are suggesting snow levels may end up lower, while others say higher. The jet… Read More »It’s Looking Wet And Wetter…
Things Will Be Really Good, Really Bad, Or Somewhere Inbetween
The weather seems to be the topic of the day. It looks like the scenario that we shared 5 days ago is coming into play… Read More »Things Will Be Really Good, Really Bad, Or Somewhere Inbetween
Mammoth Appears To Be The Place To Be This Weekend
After two days of Squaw, it was time to choose a new venue, one where it has not rained (as much). So today, we made… Read More »Mammoth Appears To Be The Place To Be This Weekend
Pre-Turkey Day Update
The Truckee Safeway is in full holiday mode. It’s that time of year where you know you’re in trouble when zero carts are available in… Read More »Pre-Turkey Day Update
Opening Day Question Still Lingers
Even with the last storm being a bit more wet than we would have liked, resorts around Tahoe are continuing to announce opening dates. Storm… Read More »Opening Day Question Still Lingers
Mountain Access Now Limited…Just Like Every Year
Alpine Meadows announced today that they would begin limiting access to it’s slopes for backcountry skiers, boarders and hikers. The uninformed have suggested that somehow… Read More »Mountain Access Now Limited…Just Like Every Year
And The Rumors We Cannot Confirm…
There’s a few things we have not yet been able to confirm over the weekend. Here’s what we have heard: • Alpine Meadows is working… Read More »And The Rumors We Cannot Confirm…
Ski Season Is Upon Us & Other Confirmed Rumors
It’s clear that ski season is totally upon us, with Mammoth mountain opening this weekend, and Boreal resuming operations. With another 2 foot dump of… Read More »Ski Season Is Upon Us & Other Confirmed Rumors
Alpine Fires Up The Snowmakers
Alpine Meadows is reporting 12″ of new snow up top from the latest system and colder temps ahead should allow for consistent snowmaking conditions. Officially… Read More »Alpine Fires Up The Snowmakers