A Short Day Of Skiing…What’s Next?
I try to be thankful for every day of skiing, even if it’s wet, limited to the bunny slopes, or in today’s case, just short.… Read More »A Short Day Of Skiing…What’s Next?
A Tough Day For The Palisades Tahoe Community
It’s something you never want to hear about, a post-control inbounds avalanche within your ski community. We quit skiing at Alpine Meadows this morning shortly… Read More »A Tough Day For The Palisades Tahoe Community
Sensuous
Hello Skier and Snowboarders, Looking out my window this morning did not motivate me very much. The sky was gray, and it appeared that the… Read More »Sensuous
Continued Patience Required
Today was maybe not the day we were looking for at Alpine Meadows. We just finished what was essentially a three week vacation period and… Read More »Continued Patience Required
As Forecast
Everything went “as forecast” for Sunday at Alpine Meadows. The forecast amounts of snow were within the range expected by NOAA, with somewhere around 17… Read More »As Forecast
It Is Dumping
Hello Skier and Snowboarders, I do not really feel that I should be writing anything today with regards to the ski conditions. We were on… Read More »It Is Dumping
An Awesome Day And “The Storm” Has Not Yet Hit
Well today totally exceeded expectations when it came to ski conditions. I was a little bit salty to start the day, as my skis did… Read More »An Awesome Day And “The Storm” Has Not Yet Hit
A Mogul Field
Hello Skiers and Boarders, Visibility this morning was one thousand times better than yesterday. This afternoon the sun is shining from a clear blue sky.… Read More »A Mogul Field
Now That’s What I Call A Terrain Expansion!
Yes, the powder alert arrived this morning, claiming 7 to 9 inches of new snow overnight. But the reality is, the new snowfall amounts exceeded… Read More »Now That’s What I Call A Terrain Expansion!
New Terrain Opens
Hello Skiers and Boarders, I am happy to report that this morning clouds covered the sky and winds were blowing. This was the situation during… Read More »New Terrain Opens
Top Ten Reasons It Was So Crowded During The Holiday Week At Alpine Meadows & Palisades Tahoe
You may already know I am not a fan of listicles, as some other ski blog really overdoes that. But 10 days ago, an article… Read More »Top Ten Reasons It Was So Crowded During The Holiday Week At Alpine Meadows & Palisades Tahoe
See Ya Next Year!!
It seemed like a good time for a dad joke on this last day of 2023. It’s been a memorable year at Alpine Meadows: Buried… Read More »See Ya Next Year!!
Waiting for the Big One
Hello Skiers and Boarders, I admit that I am spoiled living in Alpine Meadows, only a mile from the slopes. It is easy for me… Read More »Waiting for the Big One
Summit Opens…But It Is Still Very Busy
It’s a moment we have been waiting for, the opening of the Summit Six chairlift at Alpine Meadows. It’s a fantastic lift that usually serves… Read More »Summit Opens…But It Is Still Very Busy
Windy, Windy, Windy
The word of the day is wind! We have had so many calm days this year that I had forgotten what it is like to… Read More »Windy, Windy, Windy