It’s Feeling A Bit Tight Around Here
It’s not a comfortable place to be. We’re getting into what is normally is one of the busiest parts of the ski season. I finally… Read More »It’s Feeling A Bit Tight Around Here
Powder Alert?
Hello Skiers and Boarders, Grey was the color of my true loves sky this morning. Fog settled into the area overnight. It seemed to move… Read More »Powder Alert?
Snow? Yes. Still Wet? Also Yes.
It was the 25th day of the ski season at Alpine Meadows, but you could not really tell that by looking at current conditions. As… Read More »Snow? Yes. Still Wet? Also Yes.
Wet and Empty
Hello Skiers and Boarders We received word that the free reservation mid-week holiday parking allocations will be released Tuesday, which is tomorrow. Thank you Kris… Read More »Wet and Empty
Crowded Slopes
Hello Skiers and Boarders, Ski teams were out in full force today. I love seeing the little guys and gals out on the slopes in… Read More »Crowded Slopes
Spring Skiing Capital?
No, ski conditions are not ideal right now. You can either suck it up and enjoy what’s there, or you can mope about it. It’s… Read More »Spring Skiing Capital?
The Cutoff Low Blues
That strong jet streak that was the talk of the town early in the week, well nobody is really talking about that any more. It… Read More »The Cutoff Low Blues
Roundhouse Opens
Hello Skiers and Boarders, Heavy ski jackets, or layers of undergarments, were stripped off by a number of people that hit the hill this morning.… Read More »Roundhouse Opens
The Forecasts Are Beginning To Agree
It’s been a difficult season for forecasting snowfall in the Sierra. We often talk about here how the last half of the 16 day model… Read More »The Forecasts Are Beginning To Agree
Not Much Change, but Hope is in the Air
It was another beautiful morning in the Sierra with a mostly clear sky, little wind, and pleasant skiing. We continue to ski on limited manmade… Read More »Not Much Change, but Hope is in the Air
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One hundred and seventy eight. That is the number of runs I have completed on TLC since Alpine Meadows opened two weeks ago. Fortunately, I’ve… Read More »178
Sasquatch at Alpine?
This morning the sky was clear, blue, and filled with sunlight. Conditions on Treeline Cirque, where man has made snow, offered skiers a winter pack.… Read More »Sasquatch at Alpine?
Good, But Not A True Powder Day
Yes indeed, the snow came in with a bit more bluster than we have seen yet overnight. By the time the sun came up this… Read More »Good, But Not A True Powder Day
It Is Snowing!!!!
I am pretty excited this afternoon because moisture is dropping from a dark sky. When I began writing this report the temperature was above freezing… Read More »It Is Snowing!!!!
Short Term Improvements, Long Term…Don’t Look
It was another fun day of skiing at both mountains. Terrain is still limited, but keep your mind open and invite some friends and you… Read More »Short Term Improvements, Long Term…Don’t Look