Near Zero
Hello skiers, Today was a cold day. At 9am the thermometer read 6.4 degrees at the base of Alpine Meadows. Heated gloves went on over… Read More »Near Zero
Take A Stand
Hello skiers and riders, It was another mini-powder day at Alpine Meadows, and Andy and I would love to tell you all about it. Instead… Read More »Take A Stand
The Answer Was “A”
The correct answer turned out to be “A”. If you don’t know what that means, you did not read yesterday’s post. Apparently there was a… Read More »The Answer Was “A”
Wine and Traffic
Hello Skiers, Leaving Tahoe once in a while for a short trip to greener pastures can be good for the soul. Locals who love the… Read More »Wine and Traffic
The Weekend Is Here
If you live in the Tahoe area, you’re already familiar with the phrase “Friday is the new Saturday” After a delightfully quiet mid-week at Alpine… Read More »The Weekend Is Here
Changeable Weather
We finally caught a break in the east wind today. It wasn’t quite as cold today, so more off piste terrain did soften up. Although… Read More »Changeable Weather
Let’s Get Real…
One of the things I try to do here at Unofficial Alpine is to make sure that we’re giving you a realistic idea of what’s… Read More »Let’s Get Real…
Pack It In and Pack It Out
One more story about the overcrowding this past weekend. The wife of my friend Bill, who’s name is Lisa, thought it would be a reasonable… Read More »Pack It In and Pack It Out
T.G.I.M.
Thank god it’s Monday! What a difference a day makes for those of us that can ski any day of the week. The mountain was… Read More »T.G.I.M.
Alterra Needs A Third Mountain In Northern California
Disclaimer: This post is probably going to generate some hate mail. Nobody wants their home mountain taken over by one of the two giant ski… Read More »Alterra Needs A Third Mountain In Northern California
Lots Are Full
My day on the hill did not begin until 1 or 1:30 this afternoon, but I had a good time even though there were a… Read More »Lots Are Full
The Give and Take Of That East Wind
The east wind, it blows, often after we have seen a great storm cycle. It was here in force today. Right at the base, it… Read More »The Give and Take Of That East Wind
Best Day Yet?
Hello Skiers, Was today the best morning of the season? If not, it was darn close. New snow fell overnight associated with relatively cold temperatures.… Read More »Best Day Yet?
Never Say Never
That blue sky appeared once again this morning, and for a little bit longer than expected. The clouds didn’t really start moving in until about… Read More »Never Say Never
OH MY!!!!
Hello Skiers, Today was a special day in many ways. The sun arrived after hiding for many days. I could see what was in front… Read More »OH MY!!!!