Transitions…
It’s that odd time of the year where it can be either winter or spring from day to day. Then, there’s the transition days, where… Read More »Transitions…
Yummy Powder Turns
Today we could say that the weather was a classic day of showers. Snow, dumping at times, and sunshine flooding newly whitened slopes at other… Read More »Yummy Powder Turns
One Year Later…
As many are aware, today marks the one year anniversary of the sudden shutdown of the Tahoe ski industry, and much of the rest of… Read More »One Year Later…
It’s Been A Great Run
Today was another in a series of fantastic days at Alpine Meadows. Officially, 24 inches of new snow fell this week on the upper mountain,… Read More »It’s Been A Great Run
One Great Day
I heard a number of complaints this afternoon from skiers who were moving slowly and claimed to have sore legs. The reason is simple.… Read More »One Great Day
Ice Be Gone
It is amazing how much of a difference 6 to 9 inches of snow falling overnight can make to the surface of our mountain slopes.… Read More »Ice Be Gone
Sleeper Pow Day…And Maybe This Season Will Go Longer
Was it the best powder day ever? No, but it certainly was far better than yesterday. The morning report indicated that 6 to 10 inches… Read More »Sleeper Pow Day…And Maybe This Season Will Go Longer
Snow Is Falling…Ever So Slowly
As advertised, the next winter wave did arrive overnight, bringing much colder temperatures and high winds to Alpine Meadows. That resulted in some pretty frozen… Read More »Snow Is Falling…Ever So Slowly
Nothing but Sunshine
We have had nothing but beautiful days in Tahoe, one after another. High winds predicted over Friday and Saturday never really arrived, although it was… Read More »Nothing but Sunshine
Changes Are In The Wind
The skiing and riding at Alpine Meadows was far better than expected today. Temperatures exceeded the forecast and the winds did not meet the forecast.… Read More »Changes Are In The Wind
Plenty of Corduroy
The air temperature was a little cooler this morning than it was yesterday. I was happy to have my warmer jacket on, as winds were… Read More »Plenty of Corduroy
It’s Day 100 At Alpine Meadows
Today marks Day 100 of the ski season at Alpine Meadows. After having the season pulled out from under us just under a year ago,… Read More »It’s Day 100 At Alpine Meadows
Almost Corn
It was very warm on the slopes today. We skied from 11 to 1, testing different locations on the mountain. I was overheated at times… Read More »Almost Corn
Slush Bump Season Is Here
The advertised warmup did arrive today, with temperatures actually exceeding the forecast. That led to an entirely different experience after yesterday’s arctic wind blast. For… Read More »Slush Bump Season Is Here
Chilly Morning
It was a chilly morning, even though the sun was shining out of a clear blue sky. Some of my fellow skiers were complaining that… Read More »Chilly Morning