Change
Some changes are easy, and some are not so easy. Last year, I was committed to skiing every day of the season at Alpine Meadows,… Read More »Change
More of the Same
Somewhat limited terrain again this morning as the upper mountain was on wind hold. Sunny day with cooler temperatures and lovely corduroy to ski today,… Read More »More of the Same
“Variable Conditions”
“Variable conditions” is a phrase you see in ski reports when it has not snowed for awhile, and we are there. The last measurable snowfall… Read More »“Variable Conditions”
Less Wind and Warmer
It was another day pretty much the same as the last number of days with the exception of the fact that the winds died down… Read More »Less Wind and Warmer
WWWwwwiiiiiiiiiinnnnddddyy!
For those that say those weather forecasts are never right, you are wrong. The forecast called for a strong northeast wind event today, and it… Read More »WWWwwwiiiiiiiiiinnnnddddyy!
Welcome Back ABC
If I remember correctly the weather forecasters indicated high winds, or at least moderate winds, over the ridge tops today. This morning NOAA indicated winds… Read More »Welcome Back ABC
The Most Perfect Groomer…Exciting…Since There Is No New Snow
It was another day of no new snow in the Sierra. It’s been that way for a couple of weeks now. That said, the skiing… Read More »The Most Perfect Groomer…Exciting…Since There Is No New Snow
What is in a name?
Inquiring minds would like to know why the digital sign across from the Deer Park overflow parking lot welcomes guests to Palisades Tahoe and says… Read More »What is in a name?
Crowds Were A No Show But So Was The Sun
The warnings were out that this could be a very crowded weekend. We mentioned it earlier this week and the official PT blog warned of… Read More »Crowds Were A No Show But So Was The Sun
The Corn Harvest Begins
Hello Skiers & Riders, The winds were howling over the ridge top this morning closing Summit and Alpine Bowl Chair. The temperatures remained relatively cool… Read More »The Corn Harvest Begins
Warm Then Windy Then A Big Weekend
It was another fine spring-like day at Alpine Meadows. I am a bit underdressed most days at Alpine, preferring a bit of a chill to… Read More »Warm Then Windy Then A Big Weekend
Spring-ish
It reached 46 degrees at the top of the mountain this afternoon at 1p.m.. Conditions bordered on spring, but north facing slopes hidden in the… Read More »Spring-ish
That Awkward Transitional Period
I can’t actually tell you how skiing was today. Although the morning sunrise was totally amazing, it was followed by that dark shield of grey… Read More »That Awkward Transitional Period
Sigourney & Wise Secure Spot For 2022 Beijing Olympics
US Ski Team Members Brita Sigourney and David Wise have secured their place on the US Freeski Halfpipe Olympic Team for the Beijing Olympics next… Read More »Sigourney & Wise Secure Spot For 2022 Beijing Olympics
Busy, Yes, But Also Awesome
Exactly as we predicted earlier in the week, this weekend was bound to be busy. It always is, being the non-blacked out weekend sandwiched between… Read More »Busy, Yes, But Also Awesome