Andy Wertheim: Hiking Squaw To Alpine
Hello Friends, Yesterday I was able to make use of my Squaw Alpine season pass for the coming winter season. I used it to ride… Read More »Andy Wertheim: Hiking Squaw To Alpine
Squaw Valley Dangles $7.5 Million in Front of the Community
Earlier today Squaw Valley released it’s latest and most desperate marketing ploy designed to gain approval of the proposed Village at Squaw Valley Development, the… Read More »Squaw Valley Dangles $7.5 Million in Front of the Community
Coming Soon: The Battle For Squaw Valley
There’s no doubt that a battle is brewing over the proposed mega-sized Village At Squaw Valley project. With a meeting of the Placer County Planning… Read More »Coming Soon: The Battle For Squaw Valley
The Lost Sierra Hoedown: A Fourth Year Of Fun Ahead
The 4th Annual Lost Sierra Hoedown is now just two months away. While there are bigger and flashier festivals around Northern California, the Hoedown offers an… Read More »The Lost Sierra Hoedown: A Fourth Year Of Fun Ahead
Sierra Watch Releases “Keep Squaw True” Short Film
It’s been about six years since KSL Capital purchased Squaw Valley promising a “renaissance.” Since then, many people have discovered that those plans included a lot… Read More »Sierra Watch Releases “Keep Squaw True” Short Film
Squaw Valley Village: What’s Next?
Like others around North Lake Tahoe we’ve noted a 5000% increase in the appearance of yoga pants around the area, and that can only mean one… Read More »Squaw Valley Village: What’s Next?
A Small Victory For North Tahoe
It was a small victory for North Lake Tahoe. Last week, the Placer County Planning Commission voted 5-2 to reject the Martis West proposal. The… Read More »A Small Victory For North Tahoe
Development & The Potential For Disaster
As the fire season in California comes to life, we get used to seeing daily images on the news media about the latest fire and… Read More »Development & The Potential For Disaster
It’s Good To Be Back On The Snow
Today the “Summer Shred” at Boreal really did feel like summer. While the previous shred day began with an intense rainstorm and clouds, today’s skies… Read More »It’s Good To Be Back On The Snow
Summer Shred Number 2 This Saturday At Boreal
Boreal brings back the magic this Saturday with their second, and final, public Summer Shred day. Skiing and riding for the public will be offered… Read More »Summer Shred Number 2 This Saturday At Boreal
Andy Wertheim: Azalea Lake
Skiers and Boarders, A friend and I took an easy 5 mile round trip hike this morning along the Pacific Crest Trail between Hwy. 80… Read More »Andy Wertheim: Azalea Lake
Somebody Has Gas…
With little fanfare, Gazex avalanche control equipment arrived in the Alpine Meadows parking lot recently. Several readers sent photos, and questions about where it was… Read More »Somebody Has Gas…
Another Sad Chapter In The History of Alpine Meadows
Nobody is shocked that this sign appeared at the bottom of Alpine Meadows Road today. It’s another sad chapter in the history of Alpine Meadows.… Read More »Another Sad Chapter In The History of Alpine Meadows
The Base To Base Gondola: An Ugly Future For Alpine Meadows
The initial scoping meetings were held for the proposed SquAlpine Base To Base gondola this week. “Here we go again” is the best summary I… Read More »The Base To Base Gondola: An Ugly Future For Alpine Meadows
VP Of Operations Scott Swietanski Leaves Alpine Meadows
Alpine Meadows Vice President of Operations Scott Swietanski quietly left his post last week. Swietanski has been in charge of operations for many years, and… Read More »VP Of Operations Scott Swietanski Leaves Alpine Meadows