Good Spring Skiing
We found something new at the top of Alpine Bowl this morning. Evidently the overnight grooming crew took some extra time to extend the road… Read More »Good Spring Skiing
Live From The Sun Deck
It’s been another amazing spring day at Alpine Meadows. I’m sitting on the Sun Deck where Joy and Madness is about to take the stage.… Read More »Live From The Sun Deck
Go to Lakeview
Although I skied a fair number of runs around the mountain today, those that skied Lakeview raved about the consistency of the spring snow. The… Read More »Go to Lakeview
The Freeze We Needed…More Snow…And A Non-Answer
We finally got the hard freeze we needed overnight, and that changed everything. It wasn’t such a great thing if you weren’t paying attention to… Read More »The Freeze We Needed…More Snow…And A Non-Answer
Better Today
Snow conditions were better today than yesterday. The surface froze overnight and winds were blowing briskly throughout the day. Groomed surfaces offered the best conditions… Read More »Better Today
Corn, Cups and A Cash Grab?
It was another transitional day at Alpine Meadows as we seemingly went from late January conditions immediately to the types of temperatures we normally see… Read More »Corn, Cups and A Cash Grab?
Was it a One or a Six?
It was hot today on the mountain. I noted the temperature rose to 57 degrees at the base and 47 degrees at the top of… Read More »Was it a One or a Six?
Now That’s Spring Weather & I Love A Good Hunt
Here’s two things that sum up today. I skied in a tee shirt and no gloves this afternoon, and I had to turn on the… Read More »Now That’s Spring Weather & I Love A Good Hunt
Late to the Party
Hello Skiers, My arrival at the ski area this morning was delayed for a couple of reasons, but I was happy to find a parking… Read More »Late to the Party
A Brief Return To Winter
After a couple of almost spring like days, today felt like it was January 97th. The forecast called for higher elevation snow today, but when… Read More »A Brief Return To Winter
It Really Felt Like Spring
Hello Skiers, At the base of Alpine Meadows it felt like the first day of spring. Temperatures rose to 44 degrees at the base. It… Read More »It Really Felt Like Spring
Sun ‘N Fun
I could really get used to that sun thing up in the sky. Once again we had fully sunny skies, leading to awesome visibility, slightly… Read More »Sun ‘N Fun
Can you see me now?
Yes, I can see you. Hallelujah! Sunshine all day with just a few clouds showing up this afternoon. The sky was clear this morning, but… Read More »Can you see me now?
Unpredictable
There’s one way to describe the weather we have seen the last two days and that is unpredictable. You go out expecting stormy skies and… Read More »Unpredictable
No Fooling Around
There’s no April Fool jokes here today. I mean, I guess it’s funny that I have operated all day on three hours of sleep. The… Read More »No Fooling Around