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?
Thinking Of Winter
It has been pretty warm the past few days in Tahoe. The heat makes me think of winter -Andy Well that was one of Andy’s… Read More »Thinking Of Winter
An Interesting Couple Of Weeks
It has been an interesting couple of weeks in Tahoe. Of course, we had a day of wild weather that included rain, hail, snow, and… Read More »An Interesting Couple Of Weeks
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
UPDATED: The Public Lands Cash Grab Will Affect All Of Us
See update below for great news! There’s all sorts of turmoil to worry about in the world today and most of the time, we can… Read More »UPDATED: The Public Lands Cash Grab Will Affect All Of Us
The Shirley Lake Trail
Looking for something to do this week/weekend? It is not the easiest hike, but it is worth the effort. The Shirley Lake Trail, to the… Read More »The Shirley Lake Trail
Moving Past The Tahoe Ski Season
The last day of skiing in the Tahoe area was last Monday. Supposedly 3000 people showed up at Squaw Valley to take part in the… Read More »Moving Past The Tahoe Ski Season
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
New Snow But Challenging Conditions
This is my last post of the Alpine Meadows 2024-2025 winter season. Tomorrow is the final day of the ski season for Alpine. It has… Read More »New Snow But Challenging Conditions
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
A Dreamy Day
It was a warm day, but not too hot, and it froze overnight. A light breeze was blowing at the top of the mountain, but… Read More »A Dreamy Day