Sneeuw!!
Yes, I am still in the land of windmills and stroopwaffels, but that has not stopped me from keeping an eye on the Sierra forecast.… Read More »Sneeuw!!
Mark’s Reports
Day 1: De Uithof, Den Haag NL
As skiers and riders, most of us have a bucket list when it comes to our sport. At the top of most people’s list is… Read More »Day 1: De Uithof, Den Haag NL
Does Anybody Really Know?
My countdown timer says I am just ten days away from making my first ski turns of the ’25-26 ski season. While I am certain… Read More »Does Anybody Really Know?
Let The Countdowns Begin
As we head deeper into the fall season, there’s increasing signs that winter is coming. That’s not to say that I am not fully enjoying… Read More »Let The Countdowns Begin
Welcoming The Fall Season
Yay, another summer season is in the books as we enter meteorological fall. There will be those that still argue that fall does not start… Read More »Welcoming The Fall Season
The Dumbing Down Of Weather Forecasting
The AI robots at WordPress suggested the more politically correct title of “Staying Safe Outdoors: Weather Tips for Adventurers” That just didn’t feel right, so… Read More »The Dumbing Down Of Weather Forecasting
One Battle Is Over…But Does It Matter?
Some Thoughts on the Truce at Palisades Tahoe Some might say I’ve been slacking, since I haven’t said a word about the big news—the truce… Read More »One Battle Is Over…But Does It Matter?
Going Coastal
Once the ski season is done, I am drawn to the coastal regions of California. The end of the white snow season means it’s the… Read More »Going Coastal
I’m Breaking Up With The Palisades Tahoe App
It’s been a good run. I’ve been an avid user of the Palisades Tahoe app on my iPhone since sometime in 2017. Most of those… Read More »I’m Breaking Up With The Palisades Tahoe App
Nine Happy Memories Of The ’24-’25 Alpine Meadows Season
I survived the first week of not skiing at Alpine Meadows and I have decided that it is going to be okay. For the most… Read More »Nine Happy Memories Of The ’24-’25 Alpine Meadows Season
Closing Out Another Alpine Meadows Season
Alpine Meadows closed out its 157 day season today with more of a whimper than a bang. Somewhere around 8 to 10 inches of snow… Read More »Closing Out Another Alpine Meadows Season
Pleasantly Surprised
If there is one thing we have learned this season, it’s to go into each day with the lowest expectations possible. Using this strategy, you… Read More »Pleasantly Surprised
The Final Four…A Look Ahead
We are down to the final four days of the Alpine Meadows season and it’s not looking ideal right now. But I will do my… Read More »The Final Four…A Look Ahead
Welcome To The Country Club
Even with some major events, the weekend at Alpine Meadows looked like they were midweek days. Today, Monday, it was like skiing at a private… Read More »Welcome To The Country Club
Happy Easter
The crowd was light this morning. Lines were reasonable, although I did not get to Sherwood to check out the lift lines on the side… Read More »Happy Easter