The Season Resumes Next Door…Kind Of
After a false start in late October, the ski season will resume at Olympic Valley beginning Friday. Don’t get your hopes too high just yet.… Read More »The Season Resumes Next Door…Kind Of
Happy Thanksgiving to All!
It does not look as if we will be skiing this weekend, as there is just not enough snow on the mountain. The snowmaking crew… Read More »Happy Thanksgiving to All!
Patience Will Be Required
It’s now official. Plans for a November 24th opening at either Alpine Meadows or Olympic Valley have now been scrapped by Palisades Tahoe. I had… Read More »Patience Will Be Required
The Wait Continues
After a false start and some Halloween skiing, the wait continues for some real snow and skiing in the Tahoe area. As much as I… Read More »The Wait Continues
Scott Gaffney: My New Warren Miller?
It’s been almost 50 years since I saw my first Warren Miller ski movie. Right about this time each season, a new Warren Miller ski… Read More »Scott Gaffney: My New Warren Miller?
Hope
Things are looking up a bit as we end the week. After a couple of lackluster bouts of warm drizzle, there’s two storms in the… Read More »Hope
Weather And Conditions Permitting…What Does That Mean For Alpine Meadows? UPDATED
I know, I missed the super early opening day at Olympic Valley last weekend, and my chance to have lift served skiing in October. Kudos… Read More »Weather And Conditions Permitting…What Does That Mean For Alpine Meadows? UPDATED
Day One
We ventured over to the Other Valley because Alpine is not open yet. Construction continues around the lodge. We decided to go over and see… Read More »Day One
Winter Arrived Overnight
I am sure all of you have experiences extreme weather in the past couple of days. We sure have had our share in Tahoe. Yesterday… Read More »Winter Arrived Overnight
In Any Other October…
In any other October, we would be jumping for joy to see a giant atmospheric river event headed for California. I can’t imagine you have… Read More »In Any Other October…
Happy Birthday Mark
Happy Birthday Mark Yesterday I left warm sand between my toes, tall green mountains reaching into a clear sky, and gentle deep blue tropical ocean… Read More »Happy Birthday Mark
Welcome Sierra At Tahoe Skiers & Riders UPDATED
By tomorrow, the fire season in the Northern Sierra will basically be done for the year. Looking at the ensemble forecast, as much as 6… Read More »Welcome Sierra At Tahoe Skiers & Riders UPDATED
The Disney-fication of Skiing
While you may think that this is going to be yet another post about waterparks, mountain roll coasters and fake alpine villages, it is not.… Read More »The Disney-fication of Skiing
Let’s Not Hope For Too Much Early Rain & Snow!
The seasons are a changing’ quickly. We’ve been seeing freezing overnight temperatures for a week now, and the weather models are hinting at a consistent… Read More »Let’s Not Hope For Too Much Early Rain & Snow!
Fall Sights
Hello Friends, The weather in Tahoe has been spectacular the last few days with clear skies and moderate to cool temperatures. Foliage is turning color… Read More »Fall Sights