It’s Complicated (UPDATED)
There’s quite a bit to unpack in this report, so much that I’ll provide these navigational links: How’s the skiing and riding? Is it ever… Read More »It’s Complicated (UPDATED)
One Big Holiday Done
The first COVID Thanksgiving ski holiday has now come and gone. Things actually went pretty well at Alpine Meadows, given the potential for large numbers… Read More »One Big Holiday Done
Little Adventures
It was warmer than I thought it would be this morning while standing in line waiting for Roundhouse to open. Of course, I was overdressed… Read More »Little Adventures
A Busier Day For “Opening Day”
It was actually Day 2 at Alpine Meadows, even though many had marked their calendars with today as “Opening Day”. Those people showed up today,… Read More »A Busier Day For “Opening Day”
About That Soft Opening…
Alpine Meadows, and that sister resort over the hill, both opened today, one day earlier than scheduled. I will not take credit for the idea… Read More »About That Soft Opening…
The Wait
The wait is the hardest part. Ever since ski resorts started opening a week ago, I’ve been spending way too much time staring at webcams.… Read More »The Wait
Sneak Preview
The mountain is looking white this morning. Wet snow piled up at the higher elevations yesterday, adding a little more to the covering we received… Read More »Sneak Preview
Cement Delivery, As Ordered
The first wave of the storm has pretty much passed and it delivered just about as expected. The remote sensor at the base of Alpine… Read More »Cement Delivery, As Ordered
Another Storm Done, More On The Way (Updated)
Go to the Monday update Our second storm of the season is now done and performed just about as expected. Officially SquAlpine reported 2 inches… Read More »Another Storm Done, More On The Way (Updated)
I Didn’t Board The Train…
There were some times this week when the hype train, regarding the upcoming weather systems, was running so fast that it was only a matter… Read More »I Didn’t Board The Train…
A White Coat
This morning I woke and peeked out the bedroom window to see snow hanging onto tree branches. A white coating covered the ground in the… Read More »A White Coat
The First Winter Storm Watch Of The Season…
Well, I know I am excited. The forecasts for the first winter storm of the season have held together and NOAA has issued the first… Read More »The First Winter Storm Watch Of The Season…
Natural Snow…Maybe. Snowmaking Weather, Yes.
After a false start last month, there’s some signs of a pattern change ahead. It’s not the kind of change that will lead to a… Read More »Natural Snow…Maybe. Snowmaking Weather, Yes.
The Mountain Gazette Revival
An Interview with Mike Rogge My first exposure to the Mountain Gazette was in November of 1976. I had completed my first backpacking trip that… Read More »The Mountain Gazette Revival