Soggy But Still Fun
This is not the way we expected this storm to turn out. This second round of snow was supposed to be colder than the first,… Read More »Soggy But Still Fun
A Large Civil Crowd
When I arrived at Alpine Meadows around 8:30 this morning the parking lot was on the verge of filling. It did fill completely as the… Read More »A Large Civil Crowd
Updated: Still On Track…
So far the forecast is basically on point, both in terms of weather, and in what ski terrain was available today. As of closing, Alpine… Read More »Updated: Still On Track…
It’s About To Get Wintery-er
Those storms that we have been talking about for the last few days are now on our doorstep. Both are well within the range of… Read More »It’s About To Get Wintery-er
Calm Before the Storm
What a difference a windless clear blue sky makes after yesterdays windy cloudy morning. The overnight temperature dropped into the teens allowing snow to be… Read More »Calm Before the Storm
Conditions Have Held Amazingly Well…More Snow Looking Likely
We made it through the first holiday period of the ski season, and Alpine Meadows was the shining star of the North Tahoe ski scene.… Read More »Conditions Have Held Amazingly Well…More Snow Looking Likely
Snow?
About 100 flakes of snow fell early this morning our of a very grey sky. Alpine Meadows was hiding in low clouds as a few… Read More »Snow?
Thankful
I am thankful that we are skiing and riding before Thanksgiving this season. Yes it’s limited right now, but here’s a gentle reminder: Alpine Meadows… Read More »Thankful
Day One at Alpine Meadows
Bob, Ann, and Mark (hiding in his locker) ready for day one There is a special feeling when your favorite mountain opens for the first… Read More »Day One at Alpine Meadows
Better Than Christmas Eve?
First off, I do love Christmas, a lot. My wife may say I love it too much when we are seeing Elf for the seventh… Read More »Better Than Christmas Eve?
Opening Day Arrived Over At Palisades
Well, opening day came and went over at the Palisades side of the mountain. In looking at all of my socials, there’s not a lot… Read More »Opening Day Arrived Over At Palisades
I AM READY
Winds were howling along the Sierra Crest today. Plumes of snow could be seen from the valley floor flying over the ridge line. I was… Read More »I AM READY
Models, Maps & A Bit Of Skiing
The ski season has started in Tahoe. I haven’t skied just yet, but lifts spun last weekend at Mount Rose, Boreal, Donner Ski Ranch, Dodge… Read More »Models, Maps & A Bit Of Skiing
Feeling The Pressure?
The pressure was on in some office over the hill at Palisades. Mount Rose, Boreal, Dodge Ridge and Donner Ski Ranch have all announced plans… Read More »Feeling The Pressure?
Ski Season In Tahoe Begins Friday
The biggest storm of the season (yet) is almost over. For this time of the year, it was a good storm, although not really that… Read More »Ski Season In Tahoe Begins Friday