Day 150 of The Season (Updated)
Many people would have bet that this season would never make it to 150 days. If not due to a COVID shutdown, then possibly due… Read More »Day 150 of The Season (Updated)
Two More Days of Spring, Then ??
It was another great day of spring skiing, but our days are numbered. I arrived this morning with a spring in my step after my… Read More »Two More Days of Spring, Then ??
Corn Growing All Over
I see some clouds building over the Sierra Crest this afternoon. My skis remained in my locker today as I have been trying to finish… Read More »Corn Growing All Over
Goals…
Many of you know that one of my ski goals for this year is to ski every day of the Alpine Meadows season*. So far… Read More »Goals…
Entering The Home Stretch…
It was another fantastic weekend of spring skiing at Alpine Meadows. Even a strong northeast wind on Saturday failed to dampen our spirits. We have… Read More »Entering The Home Stretch…
G-G-Gondola…I Can Barely Say It
Disclaimer: We’re going to talk about the Base To Base Gondola here, and not all of that talk will be positive. No matter what is… Read More »G-G-Gondola…I Can Barely Say It
Not the best, but Not the Worst
I was a little late hitting the slopes this morning, but it turned out to be a good call. Snow was soft on the more… Read More »Not the best, but Not the Worst
Frontside Fun
The comment of the day was “That was far better than expected!” While a low pressure system moves in to Northern Nevada today, so far… Read More »Frontside Fun
Pushing ⏸️ On Spring
It was another phenomenal spring morning at Alpine Meadows. But we need to push the pause button for a couple of days. The models seem… Read More »Pushing ⏸️ On Spring
Changing Seasons
Each morning seems to increase in warmth. Today the morning temperatures were in the 40’s with sunshine falling from a clear blue sky. The normal… Read More »Changing Seasons
A Perfect Spring Weekend…Burst of Winter On The Way?
It was another fantastic spring Saturday at Alpine Meadows, and Sunday looks pretty similar. The crowds are small and the snow is corny. But a… Read More »A Perfect Spring Weekend…Burst of Winter On The Way?
Exquisite to Erasable
A breeze was still blowing at the top of Summit this morning. It was a little chilly for those of us who were underdressed, but… Read More »Exquisite to Erasable
The Races Are On
The Western Region FIS Spring Series Slalom Event is taking shape at Alpine Meadows, continuing through this week. When all is said and done, relatively… Read More »The Races Are On
Good Bye Subway
Warm weather brings melting snow. Our low snow pack is showing signs of disappearing. This is especially true on the main Sherwood Run. The snow… Read More »Good Bye Subway
Game Day!!
We’re not talking about the Final Four here, even though “the best game ever” apparently happened over the weekend. There’s a lot of games to… Read More »Game Day!!