Picking My Way Down
Hello skiers & riders, Clear sunny days continue in Tahoe. Cool nights have allowed the area to continue making snow which is keeping the main… Read More »Picking My Way Down
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Downhill Slide?
Last Friday, we pointed out that conditions were remarkably good, given the lack of natural snowfall this season. There’s been just two key storms and… Read More »Downhill Slide?
It’s Actually Quite Amazing…
We’re currently in the midst of what has become our worst drought period in California during our lifetimes. Depending on which data you look at,… Read More »It’s Actually Quite Amazing…
Another Wafflecast
It’s been another week since we last talked about the weather, and two weeks since we last saw snow. Once again, we keep waiting for… Read More »Another Wafflecast
Retro Gear Review: 2004-ish Atomic Beta Ride R:ex
One thing you’ll notice this season is that there’s plenty of people jumping on the “junk ski” trend so they can more fully enjoy the… Read More »Retro Gear Review: 2004-ish Atomic Beta Ride R:ex
Snow 9 Days Away?
One recurring theme of the year 2013 is that there is always a storm at the tail end of the GFS model, or the elusive… Read More »Snow 9 Days Away?
Holiday Crowds? Not Today At Alpine Meadows
It was spooky today at Alpine Meadows. It was like that feeling you get when you’re exploring a ghost town or an abandoned house on… Read More »Holiday Crowds? Not Today At Alpine Meadows
Today May Have Been The Best Day Of 2013 At Alpine Meadows…And We’re Not Kidding
It’s a sad commentary on the state of weather over the last 12 months. Remember, we had our first Winter Storm Warning of the year… Read More »Today May Have Been The Best Day Of 2013 At Alpine Meadows…And We’re Not Kidding
A Winter Solstice Ski Report
It’s been a week since we filed any ski reports. We’re happy to report that conditions are holding up quite well at Alpine Meadows. If… Read More »A Winter Solstice Ski Report
It’s Been A Week Since We Last Talked About The Weather
This time there’s a couple of things to talk about. It’s been a depressing thing to stare at the weather models since the last storm… Read More »It’s Been A Week Since We Last Talked About The Weather
UPDATED: Some Precipitation Is In The Forecast Beginning Next Week…Maybe Not
We’ve kept pretty quiet over the last 24 hours about a storm developing during the first week of December. The models have been somewhat flipping… Read More »UPDATED: Some Precipitation Is In The Forecast Beginning Next Week…Maybe Not
Skiing & Riding Options Expand In Tahoe
Another resort opened for business and another drastically expanded their available terrain today. That means there’s actually some decent skiing and riding becoming available for… Read More »Skiing & Riding Options Expand In Tahoe
We’re Trying To Put Our Best Positive Spin On The Weather…And It’s Not Easy
With the opening date lurching ever closer for Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley, we keep looking for positive signs in the weather forecast. We have… Read More »We’re Trying To Put Our Best Positive Spin On The Weather…And It’s Not Easy
Skiing & Riding This Weekend? The Options Are Limited & Expensive
The crowds are developing around Truckee and it’s looking and feeling a bit more winter-like in this weekend. The only thing missing is enough snow… Read More »Skiing & Riding This Weekend? The Options Are Limited & Expensive
It Looks And Feels Like Winter
Hello skiers, A thin layer of white is covering our mountains. Trees in the upper elevation look frozen in place with a white frosting clinging… Read More »It Looks And Feels Like Winter