Little Things
It was another fantastic day at Alpine Meadows, with very spring-like conditions on many areas of the mountain. Meteorological spring is still 30 days away,… Read More »Little Things
Another Sweet Day
It was another sweet day at Alpine Meadows. There was plenty of sugar to go around in the morning, and very sweet corn in the… Read More »Another Sweet Day
From Corduroy to Corn
We are making the best of what we have these days. There is plenty of coverage on the mountain so that we do not have… Read More »From Corduroy to Corn
Here’s The Thing…
Ski conditions were great, at least on piste, again this morning. Jeremy and his grooming crew are keeping things dialed in with a lot of… Read More »Here’s The Thing…
Change
Some changes are easy, and some are not so easy. Last year, I was committed to skiing every day of the season at Alpine Meadows,… Read More »Change
More of the Same
Somewhat limited terrain again this morning as the upper mountain was on wind hold. Sunny day with cooler temperatures and lovely corduroy to ski today,… Read More »More of the Same
“Variable Conditions”
“Variable conditions” is a phrase you see in ski reports when it has not snowed for awhile, and we are there. The last measurable snowfall… Read More »“Variable Conditions”
Less Wind and Warmer
It was another day pretty much the same as the last number of days with the exception of the fact that the winds died down… Read More »Less Wind and Warmer
WWWwwwiiiiiiiiiinnnnddddyy!
For those that say those weather forecasts are never right, you are wrong. The forecast called for a strong northeast wind event today, and it… Read More »WWWwwwiiiiiiiiiinnnnddddyy!
Welcome Back ABC
If I remember correctly the weather forecasters indicated high winds, or at least moderate winds, over the ridge tops today. This morning NOAA indicated winds… Read More »Welcome Back ABC
The Most Perfect Groomer…Exciting…Since There Is No New Snow
It was another day of no new snow in the Sierra. It’s been that way for a couple of weeks now. That said, the skiing… Read More »The Most Perfect Groomer…Exciting…Since There Is No New Snow
What is in a name?
Inquiring minds would like to know why the digital sign across from the Deer Park overflow parking lot welcomes guests to Palisades Tahoe and says… Read More »What is in a name?
Crowds Were A No Show But So Was The Sun
The warnings were out that this could be a very crowded weekend. We mentioned it earlier this week and the official PT blog warned of… Read More »Crowds Were A No Show But So Was The Sun
The Corn Harvest Begins
Hello Skiers & Riders, The winds were howling over the ridge top this morning closing Summit and Alpine Bowl Chair. The temperatures remained relatively cool… Read More »The Corn Harvest Begins
Warm Then Windy Then A Big Weekend
It was another fine spring-like day at Alpine Meadows. I am a bit underdressed most days at Alpine, preferring a bit of a chill to… Read More »Warm Then Windy Then A Big Weekend