It’s Like Magic!
My expectations were really low for skiing today. I mean really low. There was a heavy cloud deck and a light layer of mixed precipitation… Read More »It’s Like Magic!
Pink Diamond?
One of my group of friends that were skiing today noticed this sign on a tree next to the summer road. It is located as… Read More »Pink Diamond?
Pleasantly Surprised…And Storms Reappear On The Horizon
I was pleasantly surprised today at Alpine Meadows. There were far fewer people on the hill than expected (thank you World Cup!). I left the… Read More »Pleasantly Surprised…And Storms Reappear On The Horizon
Ribbon Cutting
I missed the opening ceremonies and the swag that was given away this morning at day one of the running of the gondola . There… Read More »Ribbon Cutting
Heading Into Peak Season Mode
A change is afoot. We’re about to make that transition from early season mode to peak season mode. Some schools began their Christmas holiday at… Read More »Heading Into Peak Season Mode
My Take
What am I supposed to write about after Mark’s well thought out expose regarding the grand opening of the new gondola connecting two ski areas… Read More »My Take
Updated: Thoughts On The Base To Base Gondola
Love it or hate it, the Base To Base Gondola is just about here. Just a few days from now, a giant celebration is planned… Read More »Updated: Thoughts On The Base To Base Gondola
Variable Conditions Out There
The terrain available at Alpine Meadows expanded again today. As we suggested, and later the Ops Blog suggested, Sherwood did open today. Not only… Read More »Variable Conditions Out There
Slowly Adding Terrain
It did not seem as if there were as many skiers and boarders on the hill today as yesterday, but there were more than necessary.… Read More »Slowly Adding Terrain
Bluebird Beauty Of A Day
It was a bluebird beauty of a day at Alpine Meadows. None of the upper mountain was open yesterday and there was deep snow out… Read More »Bluebird Beauty Of A Day
Where was I?
Sometimes the stars just do not line up. Today was one of those days. The plan was to rise early and head for the slopes,… Read More »Where was I?
A Prelude & Plywood
Today was the prelude to the big storm that is expected for the weekend. About 7 inches of new snow fell overnight at Alpine Meadows,… Read More »A Prelude & Plywood
More Terrain Opened Today
Hello Skiers, Another beautiful day has ended at Alpine Meadows. Beaver Bowl, Estelle Bowl, and even Bernie’s Bowl were open today. I did not venture… Read More »More Terrain Opened Today
It Was Indeed A Yeeeewww Kind Of Day
Yeah, today was awesome. Yes, Summit did open just before noon and that gives us more room to play…but before that happened it was an… Read More »It Was Indeed A Yeeeewww Kind Of Day
Snow Showers
It has been snowing all morning in the typical snow shower pattern. Heavy snow followed by lighter snow and even a peak of sunshine. We… Read More »Snow Showers