Waiting for Snow
Today was another sunny day with relatively warm temperatures. This afternoon, the sky is cloudy, and it is warm. It looks like it might start… Read More »Waiting for Snow
A Slow Transition Back To Winter
We’ve been slowly transitioning from a semi-permanent pseudo-spring pattern back to winter. It’s taking some adjustment. In my last post, I mentioned a weak little… Read More »A Slow Transition Back To Winter
Trying to Avoid the Main Runs
This afternoon, our sky clouded over, dropping enough clear water to wet the streets. It was too warm to snow, and now the sun seems… Read More »Trying to Avoid the Main Runs
I Like It!
Yes, we are out of sync here. Andy and I traded a day, as it just worked for our schedules. In this report…ski conditions, snow… Read More »I Like It!
Like A Phoenix…
Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, the mountain ops team is making miracles happen on a daily basis at Alpine Meadows. It’s been almost… Read More »Like A Phoenix…
Let’s Shake Hands
We crossed the base of The Face to take advantage of the perfect corduroy on Kangaroo. Traversing near the base of The Face was like… Read More »Let’s Shake Hands
It’s Groundhog Day But Things Are Changing
It’s Groundhog Day and Punxsutawney Phil did see his shadow, indicating that we could see some changes to the weather forecast. We are also announcing… Read More »It’s Groundhog Day But Things Are Changing
1/2 Price Coupons
Everything was going well until the Sherwood Chair went on mechanical hold for thirty-seven minutes. Yes! We were on the chair. After a significant amount… Read More »1/2 Price Coupons
Sherwood, How I ❤️ Thee
Forget that the calendar shows January 31st, because today was a classic spring day at Alpine Meadows. The sun was out, temperatures reached near 50°,… Read More »Sherwood, How I ❤️ Thee
Winter Heatwave Arrives
Will Fanny Bridge be completed and open in January? The reconstruction of Fanny Bridge in Tahoe City has taken much longer than expected. The first… Read More »Winter Heatwave Arrives
And The Dry Season Will Continue
After the weakest of the weak storms, we are back to our regular dry season. I’m going to continue to just go skiing every day… Read More »And The Dry Season Will Continue
Jarring at Times
It was difficult for me to get excited about the potential of making turns in soft powder when I looked out my window early this… Read More »Jarring at Times
It’s Something…
Sometimes the ski reports here can get a little repetitive, and lately it’s been feeling like Groundhog Day, even though it’s not even February yet.… Read More »It’s Something…
Don’t Do These Things
The first morning turns were made under a gray sky. Lighting was a little flat, and a cool breeze was blowing. I think we were… Read More »Don’t Do These Things
The Best Of The Worst?
I think I finally figured it out. It’s no secret that it has not snowed in weeks, therefore, conditions for skiing and riding are less… Read More »The Best Of The Worst?