A Welcome Surprise
All signs pointed to resort pandemonium this weekend. But it did not materialize today. That’s not to say that Truckee and the North Lake Tahoe… Read More »A Welcome Surprise
Hot Hot Hot
It was almost a short sleeve ski day at Alpine. It certainly was a day to dress as lightly as possible. The early morning temperature… Read More »Hot Hot Hot
Here They Come!
In a surprise move, Governor Newsom lifted the “stay at home” order for the Greater Sacramento region yesterday. That region includes Lake Tahoe. This was… Read More »Here They Come!
Gentian Gully
It feels like another spring January in Tahoe. Warm weather, as temperatures hit 48 degrees at the base of Alpine Meadows this afternoon. Skiing remains… Read More »Gentian Gully
Gettin’ Busy
We saw the busiest days of the season at Alpine Meadows this weekend. Even the Deer Park parking lot was put into play for Saturday.… Read More »Gettin’ Busy
Drizzlefest…and More Terrain Opening?
It was a pretty short ski day for me and most of my usual ski friends this morning. That 30% chance of a half inch… Read More »Drizzlefest…and More Terrain Opening?
We’re skiing…and that matters
We are six days into the year 2021, and the new year decided to give 2020 a run for its money. The news of a… Read More »We’re skiing…and that matters
Excellent Skiing Today
Based on a few comments to yesterday’s report that I wrote after my morning tour of Alpine, I will back off a little and admit… Read More »Excellent Skiing Today
Not A Powder Morning
A little sunshine, or should I say a cloudless sky, and everyone and their grandmother shows up to ski.Where were they yesterday when wind speeds… Read More »Not A Powder Morning
Saturday & Sunday: Each Presenting Their Own Challenges
I wouldn’t lie to you and tell you that either Saturday or Sunday was a great day of skiing at Alpine Meadows. One day offered… Read More »Saturday & Sunday: Each Presenting Their Own Challenges
Making It Work In The New Year…Or “How To Alpine”
First off let’s tackle the basics. It was another fantastic day at Alpine Meadows, especially for those of us that went to sleep early on… Read More »Making It Work In The New Year…Or “How To Alpine”
Happy New Year
We could not have asked for a more beautiful day to say good bye to 2020. My first few runs in the few inches of… Read More »Happy New Year
Blue Skies & Cold Snow
I’m pretty sure that today was the busiest day we have seen at Alpine Meadows in the last week. Blue skies and cold winter snow… Read More »Blue Skies & Cold Snow
No Complaints Today
I missed skiing Christmas day and even the 10″ to 12″ of new powder yesterday. Perhaps it was the high winds and number of lifts… Read More »No Complaints Today
For Some Of Us, Christmas Is For Skiing
Let’s start this post with a huge thank you to every Alpine Meadows employee that worked through Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, all so the… Read More »For Some Of Us, Christmas Is For Skiing