Corn Or Sugar?
The nearly springlike weather continued today at Alpine Meadows. Once again the winds kicked up from the SSW, up to 40mph, that kept a chill… Read More »Corn Or Sugar?
Hang on Mark
If sun and blue are your favorite things, then today was another happy day for you. Excellent grooming is keeping the surface in perfect condition… Read More »Hang on Mark
That Wind Blows, Skiing Does Not
It was another day of north east winds at Alpine Meadows. That meant the day started again with the Summit Lift on hold and some… Read More »That Wind Blows, Skiing Does Not
Windy and Groomers
Saturday was busy as Mark noted in an earlier report. I stayed away and took care of some client’s real estate needs and went for… Read More »Windy and Groomers
Not “Epic-ally” Busy Spring Day
Today turned out to be just a bit more busy than we would have anticipated at Alpine Meadows. All parking lots were full for both… Read More »Not “Epic-ally” Busy Spring Day
Not Quite Spring Skiing
It was another excellent day of almost spring-like skiing at Alpine Meadows. Although the temps did get to right about 50°, a brisk wind kept… Read More »Not Quite Spring Skiing
Today Was One Of Those Days That Just Makes One Feel Good
Today was one of those days that just makes one feel good. There was not a cloud in the sky. Spring conditions with temperatures sneaking… Read More »Today Was One Of Those Days That Just Makes One Feel Good
We Can’t Explain It, But The Skiing Was Remarkably Good Today
Over the last two days, there’s been some Colorado like weather at Alpine Meadows. Temperatures have run from the single digits to the teens. A… Read More »We Can’t Explain It, But The Skiing Was Remarkably Good Today
USFS Gives Their Final Stamp Of Approval To The Gondola Project, Lawsuit Settled
Honestly, the skiing was just not that great today. There is also not much weather to talk about, besides frostbite inducing temperatures. So we are… Read More »USFS Gives Their Final Stamp Of Approval To The Gondola Project, Lawsuit Settled
Cold and Windy
Single digits met us this morning as the sun rose in the east. In addition winds howled out of the east. Late yesterday afternoon, as… Read More »Cold and Windy
Sure It Was Icy, But At Least The Light Was Flat!
That would be an indirect quote this morning from Locker Room 3. Most of the regular crowd was missing this morning, unless their kid was… Read More »Sure It Was Icy, But At Least The Light Was Flat!
The Right Place At The Right Time
The name of the game today at Alpine Meadows was being in the right place at the right time. That said, if you were at… Read More »The Right Place At The Right Time
That is it!
That is it! I am over these mornings that are gray with low hanging clouds. Flat light begone. I am especially upset at the forecasters… Read More »That is it!
Slant Skis Review: A Duo Of Awesome Every Day Skis
You may have driven by the Slant Skis factory store many times on your way into Tahoe City and never really noticed it. You can’t… Read More »Slant Skis Review: A Duo Of Awesome Every Day Skis
Those Dirty Ridges…
If one thing has defined our weather so far this season, it has been the “dirty ridge”. Generally, when we talk about ridges during the… Read More »Those Dirty Ridges…