Summit Chair: Yeah, It’s Awesome
There was certainly some pent up demand for Summit Chair’s first opening of the season. People were reportedly starting to line up around 8:15. When… Read More »Summit Chair: Yeah, It’s Awesome
It Was The First Powder-ish Day Of The Season
Hello Skiers, A nice new dusting of snow fell overnight, roughly 4 inches at the base and a foot mid-mountain, and the flood gates opened. … Read More »It Was The First Powder-ish Day Of The Season
A Soggy Day
Hello Skiers, Yesterday the sun was shining and the mountain looked delicious. This morning the winds were blowing and clear water was dropping out of… Read More »A Soggy Day
Let’s Try This Again…
It’s with a little bit of trepidation that we announce the return of the Unofficial Alpine website. Back in February of 2017, things were getting… Read More »Let’s Try This Again…
The End Of The Road
Well this marks the end of the road for UnofficialAlpine.com… It’s an odd time to be pulling the plug, as last month we had nearly… Read More »The End Of The Road
Everybody, And Their Grandma, Went Skiing Today
When the main lots are filled by 8:30 AM on a non-holiday weekend, it’s going to be a busy day around Alpine Meadows. But we… Read More »Everybody, And Their Grandma, Went Skiing Today
Highway 89 Avalanche Delays Opening
Update: At 11:15, Highway 89 and Alpine Meadows Road were opened. Check the app for updates on lift openings. 🙂 There’s not really any doubts… Read More »Highway 89 Avalanche Delays Opening
Commentary: Can Tahoe Really Handle More?
The following is commentary. You’re not obligated to read it. There are other blogs out there… It was another pleasant and awesome day ripping groomers… Read More »Commentary: Can Tahoe Really Handle More?
A-L-L-T-I-M-E!!!
I’m not the guy to throw that term around loosely. I know it seems like another ski blog uses that term at least once a… Read More »A-L-L-T-I-M-E!!!
Andy Wertheim: Spring Conditions
Hello Skiers and Riders, The good news is that the rock hard ice surface has softened over the past couple of days. Last night it… Read More »Andy Wertheim: Spring Conditions
A Velvet Ping Pong Ball
Well, that is the description of skiing today. Here’s the details: The snow skied like velvet today. Somewhere between and inch and three inches of snow fell… Read More »A Velvet Ping Pong Ball
Andy Wertheim: Rock Hard Monday Morning
Hello Skiers and Riders, It is snowing lightly along the Truckee River this morning. Our fingers are crossed that it does not turn to rain… Read More »Andy Wertheim: Rock Hard Monday Morning
A Break From Skiing
I apologize for the lack of real time reports on ski conditions over the last several days. Up through Saturday, it just wasn’t worth going skiing.… Read More »A Break From Skiing
Squaw Valley: Always Helping Out The Community
One thing that we’re pretty big on at UnofficialAlpine.com is being a supporter of local businesses around North Lake Tahoe. Squaw Valley talks big about… Read More »Squaw Valley: Always Helping Out The Community
Still A Fluid Forecast
The good news is that it’s a “Learn To Ski” weekend at Alpine Meadows. The $69 all inclusive package is a great deal for those… Read More »Still A Fluid Forecast