Sales Of Handwarmers And Facemasks Were Brisk….
It was another brisk day at Alpine Meadows. Morning lows in Truckee were reportedly at record status at –22°F, and Alpine reported a temp of… Read More »Sales Of Handwarmers And Facemasks Were Brisk….
Mark’s Reports
Cold Temperatures = Great Snow
The nice thing about the chilly temps around Tahoe this week is that the snow is staying in great condition. We even had some bonus… Read More »Cold Temperatures = Great Snow
Seven Inches Of New Snow…Or More
Hello Skiers and Riders, More snow fell last night than I realized when I first peered out my window. The storm blew in cold and… Read More »Seven Inches Of New Snow…Or More
“Mile Long Terrain Park” Debate Starts To Heat Up
The debate about Alpine Meadows terrain parks has been heating up over at Facebook. This week, Alpine Meadows published a post promoting the park, which… Read More »“Mile Long Terrain Park” Debate Starts To Heat Up
Boot Sole Deep Pow Day!
It was a bit more than dust on crust, not much more, but still better than it could have been. It was the first pow… Read More »Boot Sole Deep Pow Day!
Classic Spring Day For Trying Out New Skis
It was a classic spring day at Alpine Meadows. The only thing missing was the corn. We just haven’t had enough freeze and thaw cycles… Read More »Classic Spring Day For Trying Out New Skis
We Have Turned The Corner: Less Pow, More Crowds
It’s looking a bit more like a holiday week. With fairer weather and pass blackouts ending, things are getting more busy at Alpine Meadows each… Read More »We Have Turned The Corner: Less Pow, More Crowds
A Bittersweet Christmas At Alpine
On the surface, it was just another sweet powder day at Alpine Meadows. But underneath the surface, employees were reeling from the death of patroller… Read More »A Bittersweet Christmas At Alpine
Snow, And More Snow On The Way…
There’s definitely a buzz brewing about a real return to winter in the Tahoe Basin. The barometer has been dropping like a rock, winds are… Read More »Snow, And More Snow On The Way…
Another Good Day & Questions Of The Day
The report for today is that things just keep getting better around Alpine Meadows. Everything that was good yesterday was for the most part also… Read More »Another Good Day & Questions Of The Day
We Are So Far Ahead Of Last Year
Despite the fact that some of us whine and cry when Alpine Meadows does not open early, it sure makes for a nice opening weekend… Read More »We Are So Far Ahead Of Last Year
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
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