Best Spring Skiing Day
Today was a true spring day in Tahoe. Last night the air was cold enough to freeze the surface. This morning the air warmed quickly… Read More »Best Spring Skiing Day
Hot Pow, Hot Glue
This might have been the last snowfall of the season at Alpine Meadows. We’re looking at just 13 more days of ski season and currently… Read More »Hot Pow, Hot Glue
Dust on Crust
Before 11am this morning the slopes were for those that do not mind hanging out on groomed slopes. Off- piste was for those that loved… Read More »Dust on Crust
Skiing Was 2.5 Times Better Today
It’s been a little tough to be positive about skiing the last few days. The over night temperatures were too high. The day time temperatures… Read More »Skiing Was 2.5 Times Better Today
Not the Best
Was today one of those days that you cannot wait to write about after experiencing all of it’s super conditions? I cannot say conditions today… Read More »Not the Best
“Do-able”
That was the word of the day, “do-able”. Used in a sentence, it goes like this: “That was doable. It wasn’t good, but it was… Read More »“Do-able”
T Shirt Weather
It was T Shirt weather today, especially in the afternoon hours. 55 degrees at the base and 50 at the upper mountain is a little… Read More »T Shirt Weather
The Day I Needed
Today was the spring day I needed, because today I needed to be out in the warm air and skiing with friends. There was some… Read More »The Day I Needed
Slow Turn to Spring
Some of us were hoping that the cold temperatures and windy conditions we have been experiencing would be eclipsed by warmer temperatures and less wind… Read More »Slow Turn to Spring
Winter Is Not Letting Go Yet…
As much as we may have wanted a return to spring today, it’s not happening just yet. Two days ago I mentioned that there was… Read More »Winter Is Not Letting Go Yet…
A Day of Pockets
Our mountain looked extraordinary this morning as it sat bathed in bright sunshine. A small amount of fresh snow lay sparkling between yesterday’s skier tracks.… Read More »A Day of Pockets
Prospecting For Powder
Typically at this time of year, I’m hoping more for spring weather and corn than another powder hour. But we don’t get to customize our… Read More »Prospecting For Powder
Suprisingly Better
I was not excited enough to run out the door with skis on my shoulder in an effort to be the first in line thing… Read More »Suprisingly Better
The Good News Is That It Should Not Be Sticky Tomorrow
Yes, the weather will continue to confuse all of us over the next few days. After two snowy days last weekend, followed by warm spring… Read More »The Good News Is That It Should Not Be Sticky Tomorrow
No Corn Yet
Today really felt like spring. There were clear blue skies and very warm temperatures. I skied for awhile this morning, and found that we need… Read More »No Corn Yet