A White Coat
This morning I woke and peeked out the bedroom window to see snow hanging onto tree branches. A white coating covered the ground in the… Read More »A White Coat
The First Winter Storm Watch Of The Season…
Well, I know I am excited. The forecasts for the first winter storm of the season have held together and NOAA has issued the first… Read More »The First Winter Storm Watch Of The Season…
Natural Snow…Maybe. Snowmaking Weather, Yes.
After a false start last month, there’s some signs of a pattern change ahead. It’s not the kind of change that will lead to a… Read More »Natural Snow…Maybe. Snowmaking Weather, Yes.
The Mountain Gazette Revival
An Interview with Mike Rogge My first exposure to the Mountain Gazette was in November of 1976. I had completed my first backpacking trip that… Read More »The Mountain Gazette Revival
Season Expectations Get A Bit More Official
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows has released a few more details about what to expect for the upcoming season, now less than a month away. There… Read More »Season Expectations Get A Bit More Official
One Month To Go?
The calendar says we have one more month to go before the ’20-21 season gets underway at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. More employees are being… Read More »One Month To Go?
Frog Lake Overlook
Crystal clear days that begin cool, and soon warm up, make for perfect fall days that are surrounding us in Tahoe. Aspens, Cottonwoods, and imported… Read More »Frog Lake Overlook
Snow…For A Moment
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows fired up the snow guns for the first time of the season this week. I wouldn’t start waxing your skis just… Read More »Snow…For A Moment
Missing Chairlift Rides
My name is Mark and it has been 216 days since my last chairlift ride. That is far too long. Since we moved to Tahoe,… Read More »Missing Chairlift Rides
Lakeview lift updated
Well, I’ve been laying pretty low lately. I haven’t been out hiking or biking anywhere around the lake, or Alpine Meadows, since May. I certainly… Read More »Lakeview lift updated
Waiting For Winter
We’re one week into October and those urges to go skiing get stronger every day. Last week it was the leaves turning shades of yellow… Read More »Waiting For Winter
Estate Sale
Everything must go that is filling our garage. The house is being sold, and the treasures from years of enjoyment of our Alpine Meadows Cabin/Home… Read More »Estate Sale
Our first weather post in 191 days…
We are happy to finally be able to do a report on the possibility of some weather changes moving in for the upcoming week. Nothing… Read More »Our first weather post in 191 days…
Hiking From Barker Pass To Ward Canyon
Hello Friends, On Saturday we finally got our act together and rallied for a nice hike. It was a little cool in the morning, but… Read More »Hiking From Barker Pass To Ward Canyon
Fall is here…and the ski movie season begins
Bit by bit, the seasons are hinting at a change. We saw the first few drops of rain of the season, not associated with monsoon… Read More »Fall is here…and the ski movie season begins