Ice Be Gone
It is amazing how much of a difference 6 to 9 inches of snow falling overnight can make to the surface of our mountain slopes.… Read More »Ice Be Gone
Sleeper Pow Day…And Maybe This Season Will Go Longer
Was it the best powder day ever? No, but it certainly was far better than yesterday. The morning report indicated that 6 to 10 inches… Read More »Sleeper Pow Day…And Maybe This Season Will Go Longer
Snow Is Falling…Ever So Slowly
As advertised, the next winter wave did arrive overnight, bringing much colder temperatures and high winds to Alpine Meadows. That resulted in some pretty frozen… Read More »Snow Is Falling…Ever So Slowly
Nothing but Sunshine
We have had nothing but beautiful days in Tahoe, one after another. High winds predicted over Friday and Saturday never really arrived, although it was… Read More »Nothing but Sunshine
Changes Are In The Wind
The skiing and riding at Alpine Meadows was far better than expected today. Temperatures exceeded the forecast and the winds did not meet the forecast.… Read More »Changes Are In The Wind
Plenty of Corduroy
The air temperature was a little cooler this morning than it was yesterday. I was happy to have my warmer jacket on, as winds were… Read More »Plenty of Corduroy
It’s Day 100 At Alpine Meadows
Today marks Day 100 of the ski season at Alpine Meadows. After having the season pulled out from under us just under a year ago,… Read More »It’s Day 100 At Alpine Meadows
Almost Corn
It was very warm on the slopes today. We skied from 11 to 1, testing different locations on the mountain. I was overheated at times… Read More »Almost Corn
Slush Bump Season Is Here
The advertised warmup did arrive today, with temperatures actually exceeding the forecast. That led to an entirely different experience after yesterday’s arctic wind blast. For… Read More »Slush Bump Season Is Here
Chilly Morning
It was a chilly morning, even though the sun was shining out of a clear blue sky. Some of my fellow skiers were complaining that… Read More »Chilly Morning
It Blows And Blows
That wind just keeps blowing and blowing. Today was a day where I almost said enough is enough. But I powered through and ended up… Read More »It Blows And Blows
That Was Fun
The chill arrived today and it was okay. Actually, it was good, unless you were intent on skiing off piste this morning. The groomed runs… Read More »That Was Fun
Beautiful Spring Day
High winds early in the morning kept Summit and Alpine Bowl Chairs on windhold. We took a number of runs on Roundhouse, enjoying high speed… Read More »Beautiful Spring Day
Variable Conditions Ahead
Conditions were quite variable today, and there is more of that to come in the next week. Just keep in mind that all of the… Read More »Variable Conditions Ahead
Dreams Are Made Of This
Andy wrote this post for Saturday, and rather than double post yesterday, I saved it for today. Andy went back again today, so it’s not… Read More »Dreams Are Made Of This