Closing? Really!!!!
Today was the last day of the 2021-2022 ski season for Alpine Meadows. All lifts and lodge operations cease as of 4pm today. It was… Read More »Closing? Really!!!!
The True Meaning of Sierra Cement
For what it’s worth, I actually skipped skiing again today, betting that I probably wouldn’t miss that much anyways. Overnight, another 13 inches fell at… Read More »The True Meaning of Sierra Cement
Guest Report: The Snow Keeps Coming
I skipped skiing today hoping to get this common cold under control. Rhonda surprised me with a guest report. Thanks Rhonda! Since Monday’s Unofficial report… Read More »Guest Report: The Snow Keeps Coming
Apparently The Supply Chain Issues Affecting Our Weather Have Been Resolved
There’s quite a bit to unpack here today so stick with it! It’s April 13th, but it felt a lot more like January 13th today… Read More »Apparently The Supply Chain Issues Affecting Our Weather Have Been Resolved
April Bluebird Powder Day
After a month of spring corn days, it’s somewhat of a delight to finish out what is likely the last week of the season with… Read More »April Bluebird Powder Day
A Bit Of Meadowskipping
There were a lot of questions about exactly how things might turn out today. With high winds in the forecast, it seemed doubtful that anything… Read More »A Bit Of Meadowskipping
Out Of The Frying Pan And Into The Freezer
Apparently it was pretty warm around here while I was gone to Mexico over the last week. Still the skiing seemed like it was pretty… Read More »Out Of The Frying Pan And Into The Freezer
Guest Post: Really Fun, Fun, Pretty Good, So-So, Meh
That pretty much sums up how the skiing was at Alpine. It started out with some excellent grooming – this seems to be a theme… Read More »Guest Post: Really Fun, Fun, Pretty Good, So-So, Meh
Guest Post: Groundhog Day In April
Tuesday and Wednesday this week were virtually the same at Alpine. The one new thing starting Tuesday (and rumor has it for the rest of… Read More »Guest Post: Groundhog Day In April
A Little Gray Today
It was a short morning for me, but I did get out for a few runs between 10 and 11:30. Winds were whistling along at… Read More »A Little Gray Today
What Is Better Than Corn?
So here I am doing one more report before vacation, as Andy was not out there today. It was another fine and festive day at… Read More »What Is Better Than Corn?
The End Of The Season Is A Bit More Clear Now…And Wow, Skiing At Alpine Was Fun Today
It was a classic spring Saturday at Alpine Meadows. There were clear skies, corn snow, costumes, sunburns and minimal crowds. Sure there was some firm… Read More »The End Of The Season Is A Bit More Clear Now…And Wow, Skiing At Alpine Was Fun Today
April Fools
Today, April 1, 2022 (April Fools Day) was another beautiful spring day at Alpine Meadows. I wanted to make up a believable story that was… Read More »April Fools
The Legacy Of Alpine Meadows: The 1982 Avalanche
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the March 31, 1982 avalanche at Alpine Meadows. It remains the deadliest avalanche in the modern history of California.… Read More »The Legacy Of Alpine Meadows: The 1982 Avalanche
All Bets Off?
It’s just a short report today. The skiing conditions were good all around today, very similar to what Andy reported yesterday. Even with mostly cloudy… Read More »All Bets Off?