Most Enjoyable
Some days are just perfect. Although the snow was not perfect on every aspect, the weather was most enjoyable. It was warm, really too warm… Read More »Most Enjoyable
Teetering Back To Spring
The forecast for a busy weekend certainly held true. The upper lots at Alpine meadows filled just about the same time lifts rolled at 8:50.… Read More »Teetering Back To Spring
Out of Bounds
The day began with a 30 plus mile an hour breeze at the top of Summit Chair. It was a cold wind, but cold weather… Read More »Out of Bounds
Transitional Fun
The winds turned at 3am from a cold northeast flow to a western marine flow. That put us in a transitional state for skiing today.… Read More »Transitional Fun
Chilly Morning
Icy snow clinging to trees in Wolverine Bowl early this morning 13 degrees at the base and 10 degrees at the top of the mountain… Read More »Chilly Morning
Two Fer Twosday
Twice The Snow, Twice The Fun…Twice The People Depending on exactly where you measured it and which forecaster you believed, twice as much snow fell… Read More »Two Fer Twosday
New Snow Arrives
Late yesterday afternoon, and later in the evening last night, before I snuggled under the covers I am sure I heard, and also read, weather… Read More »New Snow Arrives
Thank You Mr. President(s)
Maybe instead of thanking the presidents’ for their birthdays, I should be thanking two other groups: people that bought the Ikon Base Pass and people… Read More »Thank You Mr. President(s)
Heading Into The Last Big Holiday Weekend
I don’t know about you, but President’s Weekend just snuck up on me. It’s the last major holiday of ski season, and also the beginning… Read More »Heading Into The Last Big Holiday Weekend
Going for Medals
My office door is open this afternoon letting warm winter air filter in to a space that is often somewhat stuffy during the winter months.… Read More »Going for Medals
Life Is A Daring Adventure Or Nothing
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it.… Read More »Life Is A Daring Adventure Or Nothing
Hug the One You Love…And Snow…
Dual reports today with Andy checking in on ski conditions and Mark taking a look at a possible pattern change: A warm wind was blowing… Read More »Hug the One You Love…And Snow…
More Sun, More Corn and New Shirts
It was another fine sunny Saturday at Alpine Meadows, with a lot of early arrivals due to a big mountain event being held in Bernie’s… Read More »More Sun, More Corn and New Shirts
Is It Late April?
Hello Skiers, Imagine views stretching out as far as you can see with a deep blue lake sitting in the middle of the scene, and… Read More »Is It Late April?
Hot…Wax
Wow, it was a warm day, which is weird as it was also a northeast wind morning. Usually warm temperatures and a northeast wind event… Read More »Hot…Wax