A Real Winter Day
Boot top snow fell overnight. I think the ski area reported up to 8 inches overnight, and we received a little more during the day.… Read More »A Real Winter Day
Snow Sculptures At The Ranch & Let The Ski Sales Begin
Mark is out of town for Robbie & Laura’s wedding this weekend, and my guess is that on Saturday skiing may have been a blowout.… Read More »Snow Sculptures At The Ranch & Let The Ski Sales Begin
Snap Go the Poles
It is 52 degrees at 4 pm today. The sky is blue. This morning, I was only on the hill for a short time, there… Read More »Snap Go the Poles
Today Was Good And The Future Is Looking Better
I had to make today a short day, due to having a doggo in the car. So that meant just hot laps on Summit this… Read More »Today Was Good And The Future Is Looking Better
Seeking the Dream
It was 51 degrees at the base this afternoon. The only good thing about the temperature today was that it finally has softened some of… Read More »Seeking the Dream
Nothing But Blue Skies
Things were a bit different today. There was a ton of blue sky for much of the day, but a brisk east wind did keep… Read More »Nothing But Blue Skies
A Little Lunacy
A cool breeze was blowing over the ridge this morning as I proved that skiing off the edge of the groomed road leading from the… Read More »A Little Lunacy
These Are Not The Storms You’re Looking For
So the storm we first saw on model runs Saturday morning continues to have survived through 7 model runs, and is now within the 7… Read More »These Are Not The Storms You’re Looking For
Spring-like Became More Spring Like
What a fun day of skiing it was. Imagine starting the day arriving at the top of Summit to find 5 patrollers and their dogs… Read More »Spring-like Became More Spring Like
The Endless Loop
The spring-like days just keep rolling on. Before we know it, spring will actually be here anyways. As we have been saying, the grooming team… Read More »The Endless Loop
Family Time
Ski and skate week is underway in Tahoe. This holiday tends to bring families out to enjoy winter sports. It is noticeable on the slopes… Read More »Family Time
Ditto…With Some Minor Adjustments
First off, reporting on ski conditions, today was the same as yesterday, which was the same as the day before, and so on. Sparing the… Read More »Ditto…With Some Minor Adjustments
Deja Vu, With A Few More People
The perpetual almost spring weather continues day after day, but with a few more people after the blackout period this weekend ended. The story is… Read More »Deja Vu, With A Few More People
Another Split Weekend
It was another great Saturday at Alpine, with just a few modifications compared to our previous spring-like Saturdays. A forecast for partly cloudy skies turned… Read More »Another Split Weekend
Happy Valentine’s Day
Happy Valentine’s Day to all. It was a short morning ski for me today. There was sun to start and then cloudy with flat light… Read More »Happy Valentine’s Day