Short Windows Of Opportunity
As much as I enjoyed that little burst of powder on Tuesday, we are paying the piper now. With just about no freeze overnight, the… Read More »Short Windows Of Opportunity
Superwoman
Today turned out to be a warm beautiful day. Temperatures rose into the high forties at the base and just below 40 atop Summit Chair.… Read More »Superwoman
Spring Rebounding
After a very winter-like sneaker powder day yesterday, and a very brisk morning, we are now rebounding right back into spring. Except for the sunniest… Read More »Spring Rebounding
Powder! April 18th ?
Snow was falling this morning when I opened my eyes. It was also cold according to the resort app that indicated a temperature in the… Read More »Powder! April 18th ?
Proper Perspective
The skiing was not amazing today. But let’s put that into proper perspective. Alpine Meadows closed for the season last season on this date. Yikes!… Read More »Proper Perspective
Good Spring Skiing
We found something new at the top of Alpine Bowl this morning. Evidently the overnight grooming crew took some extra time to extend the road… Read More »Good Spring Skiing
Live From The Sun Deck
It’s been another amazing spring day at Alpine Meadows. I’m sitting on the Sun Deck where Joy and Madness is about to take the stage.… Read More »Live From The Sun Deck
Go to Lakeview
Although I skied a fair number of runs around the mountain today, those that skied Lakeview raved about the consistency of the spring snow. The… Read More »Go to Lakeview
The Freeze We Needed…More Snow…And A Non-Answer
We finally got the hard freeze we needed overnight, and that changed everything. It wasn’t such a great thing if you weren’t paying attention to… Read More »The Freeze We Needed…More Snow…And A Non-Answer
Better Today
Snow conditions were better today than yesterday. The surface froze overnight and winds were blowing briskly throughout the day. Groomed surfaces offered the best conditions… Read More »Better Today
Corn, Cups and A Cash Grab?
It was another transitional day at Alpine Meadows as we seemingly went from late January conditions immediately to the types of temperatures we normally see… Read More »Corn, Cups and A Cash Grab?
Was it a One or a Six?
It was hot today on the mountain. I noted the temperature rose to 57 degrees at the base and 47 degrees at the top of… Read More »Was it a One or a Six?
Now That’s Spring Weather & I Love A Good Hunt
Here’s two things that sum up today. I skied in a tee shirt and no gloves this afternoon, and I had to turn on the… Read More »Now That’s Spring Weather & I Love A Good Hunt
Late to the Party
Hello Skiers, My arrival at the ski area this morning was delayed for a couple of reasons, but I was happy to find a parking… Read More »Late to the Party
A Brief Return To Winter
After a couple of almost spring like days, today felt like it was January 97th. The forecast called for higher elevation snow today, but when… Read More »A Brief Return To Winter