It Is Dumping
Hello Skier and Snowboarders, I do not really feel that I should be writing anything today with regards to the ski conditions. We were on… Read More »It Is Dumping
An Awesome Day And “The Storm” Has Not Yet Hit
Well today totally exceeded expectations when it came to ski conditions. I was a little bit salty to start the day, as my skis did… Read More »An Awesome Day And “The Storm” Has Not Yet Hit
A Mogul Field
Hello Skiers and Boarders, Visibility this morning was one thousand times better than yesterday. This afternoon the sun is shining from a clear blue sky.… Read More »A Mogul Field
Now That’s What I Call A Terrain Expansion!
Yes, the powder alert arrived this morning, claiming 7 to 9 inches of new snow overnight. But the reality is, the new snowfall amounts exceeded… Read More »Now That’s What I Call A Terrain Expansion!
New Terrain Opens
Hello Skiers and Boarders, I am happy to report that this morning clouds covered the sky and winds were blowing. This was the situation during… Read More »New Terrain Opens
Top Ten Reasons It Was So Crowded During The Holiday Week At Alpine Meadows & Palisades Tahoe
You may already know I am not a fan of listicles, as some other ski blog really overdoes that. But 10 days ago, an article… Read More »Top Ten Reasons It Was So Crowded During The Holiday Week At Alpine Meadows & Palisades Tahoe
See Ya Next Year!!
It seemed like a good time for a dad joke on this last day of 2023. It’s been a memorable year at Alpine Meadows: Buried… Read More »See Ya Next Year!!
Waiting for the Big One
Hello Skiers and Boarders, I admit that I am spoiled living in Alpine Meadows, only a mile from the slopes. It is easy for me… Read More »Waiting for the Big One
Summit Opens…But It Is Still Very Busy
It’s a moment we have been waiting for, the opening of the Summit Six chairlift at Alpine Meadows. It’s a fantastic lift that usually serves… Read More »Summit Opens…But It Is Still Very Busy
Windy, Windy, Windy
The word of the day is wind! We have had so many calm days this year that I had forgotten what it is like to… Read More »Windy, Windy, Windy
New Terrain Alert!
I just went for the eye catching headline there, didn’t I? Yes we finally saw a minor terrain expansion today at Alpine Meadows. It had… Read More »New Terrain Alert!
Merry Christmas From Unofficial Alpine
Thank you all for being a part of the Unofficial Alpine family. Today is a day for a little spring-like skiing & riding with family… Read More »Merry Christmas From Unofficial Alpine
A Santa Sighting
Hello Skiers and Boarders, I was skiing with good friends this morning. The sky was blue and the air crisp. It was cool enough so… Read More »A Santa Sighting
A Little Too Close For Comfort
First off let’s make this perfectly clear. If we say something negative on this blog about the ski and ride experience, it does not mean… Read More »A Little Too Close For Comfort
What Is, What Was, and What Could Be
Hello Skiers and Boarders, It is a difficult time for skiers and boarders in the Tahoe Region. The truth is that skiing is very limited… Read More »What Is, What Was, and What Could Be