A Weekend Powder Hour
Yes, there were some decent powder turns to be had this morning. But it was not long lasting. With the parking lots full and crowds… Read More »A Weekend Powder Hour
Mark’s Reports
Not An Ideal Day
Another splitting spring system dropped another round of snow overnight at Alpine Meadows. It was not the storm you were dreaming about. Due to the… Read More »Not An Ideal Day
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
It was an another day of weather changes at Alpine Meadows and our neighbor to the north. During the course of my ski day, I… Read More »Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
Heckafun!
The transition from spring to instant winter was nothing short of amazing. I’ll admit I wasn’t all that excited about the possibilities. But somewhere around… Read More »Heckafun!
Goodbye Spring, For Now
The lovely little blast of spring we have been enjoying the last few days is just about over. No matter when you think that spring… Read More »Goodbye Spring, For Now
UPDATED: Questions Answered & Questions Unanswered
We are starting to see more consistency in the spring conditions on the mountain this week, which is a big bonus for those that are… Read More »UPDATED: Questions Answered & Questions Unanswered
Spring: How Long Will It Last?
It was another fine spring day at Alpine Meadows. The parking lots were full and some lifts were very busy, but timing and flexibility were… Read More »Spring: How Long Will It Last?
Some Spring Weather Ahead And Then Questions
It was another windy day at Alpine Meadows and it appears I may have skied during the wrong part of the day. That’s not to… Read More »Some Spring Weather Ahead And Then Questions
Exceptional
I try to be careful about using words like “exceptional” when it comes to mountain reports, as sensationalizing the conditions on the mountain only leads… Read More »Exceptional
Knee Deep Pow Day
It was a knee deep pow day…if you’re a Corgi. For the rest of us, it was somewhere between boot sole deep to boot buckle… Read More »Knee Deep Pow Day
It’s “That” Weekend
We all know those people. They are the ones that are always waiting for the “good snow” before they commit to skiing. Consequently, they usually… Read More »It’s “That” Weekend
Mélange
It was a mélange of weather today, and that trend will continue into the upcoming weekend. With the thoughts of powder skiing long behind us,… Read More »Mélange
New Snow…I Think
There is a lot to unpack here after a very good day of skiing, which was not at all a powder day. That said, it… Read More »New Snow…I Think
A Rare Thing: A Third Day Of Mountain Closure
Alpine Meadows and Palisades Tahoe remained closed for a third day on Sunday, March 3rd. Not many people had a third day of closure on… Read More »A Rare Thing: A Third Day Of Mountain Closure
A Little Behind But Not A Bust
Yes, this storm came in a little warmer and quite a bit later than what “the experts” thought would happen. Consequently, Hotter Wheels was able… Read More »A Little Behind But Not A Bust