June Skiing
Welcome to late spring or is it early summer at Alpine Meadows. This morning was the first day lifts were turning in June. TLC ran… Read More »June Skiing
Heading Into Novelty Season
The Memorial Day weekend ski days are now over. From here on out, we transition into the “novelty season”, where Alpine Meadows is only open… Read More »Heading Into Novelty Season
Holy Moly
The weather forecast indicated it might rain today, but as of closing time it has not seem to have materialized. There were clouds in the… Read More »Holy Moly
I ❤️ Spring Skiing…A Lot!
This is the time of year I love. There’s consistent corn snow across the mountain, the crowds are dwindling, conditions are predictable, and you can… Read More »I ❤️ Spring Skiing…A Lot!
Sweet Moguls to Suncups
For a moment this morning I thought the Alpine Meadows Ski Resort had gone private. Driving into he parking lot was a breeze, as there… Read More »Sweet Moguls to Suncups
Sure Would!
Here we go, heading into the final weekend of “regular” season operations. Today was slightly more busy than yesterday, and as I headed back into… Read More »Sure Would!
Variable Conditions
I have not been out skiing much for the passed 10 days so today brought a smile to my face. No complaints from me for… Read More »Variable Conditions
Herky Jerky Man
That was the song that played in my head on our first few runs today. For those of you that are not up on your… Read More »Herky Jerky Man
Be Adventurous
Be adventurous. If you arrived at Alpine Meadows today expecting to just ski some nice groomed runs that were not too sticky, you might have… Read More »Be Adventurous
Slow Motion At The Country Club
It was like a private country club at Alpine Meadows today. I’m not sure whether it was the warm weather that spooked people, or that… Read More »Slow Motion At The Country Club
With A Little Help From My Friends
Truth be told, I did not get out skiing today. It’s not a choice that I took lightly. It was a rough night last night,… Read More »With A Little Help From My Friends
Aloha, Dudes and Dudettes
Dude, it was epic to be back on skis after a two-day break. Conditions have improved, even though the weather has been warm overall. The… Read More »Aloha, Dudes and Dudettes
Corn You Believe It?
Bit by bit, with warm day time temperatures and weak freezes, the corn has been ripening, ever so slowly. Today, I would venture to say… Read More »Corn You Believe It?
Sleepy Saturday
You would have hardly known it was a Saturday at Alpine Meadows today. Wednesday and Thursday were absolutely much busier, due to the influx of… Read More »Sleepy Saturday
Goals
I set a goal for myself today. I told my ski friends this morning that I hoped to do 29,000 vertical feet of skiing today.… Read More »Goals