Why Yes, It Was Busy
After a brief reprieve from crowds yesterday, they were back today. Still I managed to get in about 10 laps this morning before I decided… Read More »Why Yes, It Was Busy
Well-Behaved
Hello Friends, We skied 8 runs this morning between 8am and 10am. All but one of the runs were on the Summit Chair. During this… Read More »Well-Behaved
Heading Into The (Thin) Home Stretch
Week Four of the Alpine Meadows Summer Session has now come to an end. That means we are now headed into the thin home stretch.… Read More »Heading Into The (Thin) Home Stretch
This Is Summer Skiing
There’s no denying it now, we are skiing during the summer season this week and next. As a former teacher of science, I have been… Read More »This Is Summer Skiing
Big Moguls and Narrow Run-Outs
When I pulled down the shades from my bedroom windows this morning all I could see was a thick dark gray layer of cloud cover… Read More »Big Moguls and Narrow Run-Outs
And So It Begins…
Rumors were flying last week about reserved paid parking being implemented for the upcoming Freedom Fest at Alpine Meadows over the Fourth of July holiday.… Read More »And So It Begins…
Battle Royale: That Big Ball Of Fire In The Sky Vs. Mountain Operations
The third weekend of the Alpine Meadows Summer Ski Session is now complete. Similar to last week, it was amazing to just be out there… Read More »Battle Royale: That Big Ball Of Fire In The Sky Vs. Mountain Operations
Soft Spring Moguls
Hello skiers, I was under the impression that winds would be blowing at the ridge top this morning, but I was wrong. It was still… Read More »Soft Spring Moguls
People Still Want To Ski And It’s Still A Lot Of Fun
The conventional wisdom in the ski industry is that people just give up on skiing after Mothers’ Day. Â Here we are, heading into Fathers’ Day… Read More »People Still Want To Ski And It’s Still A Lot Of Fun
Weekend Two Of The 2023 Alpine Meadows Summer Session Is Now Complete
The second weekend of the 2023 Alpine Meadows Summer Session is now complete, and it was much better than many people hoped for. The weather… Read More »Weekend Two Of The 2023 Alpine Meadows Summer Session Is Now Complete
Soft Moguls
Hello Skiers, Rain and thunder were predicted for the morning hours around Lake Tahoe. The good news is that there were no rain drops falling… Read More »Soft Moguls
Today Was Great, Tomorrow????
It’s the second weekend of the Alpine Meadows Summer Session. Skiing and riding today was very good, considering that it is June 9th. Keep in… Read More »Today Was Great, Tomorrow????
Green Shirt Day
It was another beautiful day at Alpine Meadows. The sky was painted blue, devoid of any of the color gray. It was warm enough for… Read More »Green Shirt Day
Demand
If yesterday and today are any indication, there is still plenty of demand for skiing and riding at Alpine Meadows. For the second day in… Read More »Demand
Parking: More Questions Than Answers In Latest Announcement
Palisades Tahoe finally made an announcement today regarding their plans for paid reservation parking at Alpine Meadows and Palisades Tahoe. It’s an announcement that many… Read More »Parking: More Questions Than Answers In Latest Announcement