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
The Question Will Be About Net Gain After This Storm Series
Thursday morning update: The Remote Data page is showing three inches of new snow at the base. Temperatures at the are rapidly climbing. It’s already… Read More »The Question Will Be About Net Gain After This Storm Series
Variable Weather Ahead…
It was another bone chilling day on the mountain. Temperatures in the teens and winds around 55 mph made conditions rather unpleasant on the upper… Read More »Variable Weather Ahead…
Firm And Colder…More Snow Soon?
It’s an equation that is easy to understand: 45° Sunday + 28° Monday + Weekend Skier Traffic = Firm Hardpack Conditions After a nice weekend… Read More »Firm And Colder…More Snow Soon?
Summit Opens And A Case Of Yellow Fever
It looks more like game on with each passing day at Alpine Meadows. Summit opened right on schedule today and we once again had much… Read More »Summit Opens And A Case Of Yellow Fever
That East Wind Blows
The prediction for a strong east wind event came to fruition today, proving again that those weather guys do get a lot of things right.… Read More »That East Wind Blows
Andy On Schedule, Summit & Wind Scheduled For Friday
First off, Andy Wertheim checked in with his report today, which is great because skiing was not in my schedule today. We also note that… Read More »Andy On Schedule, Summit & Wind Scheduled For Friday
Mid-Week Chill…And A Pray For Snow Party
Alpine Meadows was back to its midweek chill today. Temperatures were brisk and many skiers and riders headed over to the other side of the… Read More »Mid-Week Chill…And A Pray For Snow Party
Roundhouse Opens Up The Mid-Mountain
The Roundhouse lift spun for the first time of the 2016-17 season today, shortly after 9 AM. Suddenly the Kangaroo lift stood off to the… Read More »Roundhouse Opens Up The Mid-Mountain
Another Piece Of Alpine Meadows Culture Is Gone
Another piece of Alpine Meadows history and culture is now gone. Bit by bit, our new Squaw overlords have been chipping away at the things… Read More »Another Piece Of Alpine Meadows Culture Is Gone
At Least The Marketing Department Can Laugh: New SquAlpine App Available
We’ll admit it. We have done a bit, or maybe a lot, of grumbling about the mobile app for SquAlpine over the last year. We… Read More »At Least The Marketing Department Can Laugh: New SquAlpine App Available
An Open Letter From Dr. Robb Gaffney About Tahoe’s Future
I would like to invite you to the most important meeting in determining the future of Squaw. On November 15th, the Placer County Board of… Read More »An Open Letter From Dr. Robb Gaffney About Tahoe’s Future
Corporate Owned Mountains: Two Different Approaches To Kids
When it comes to ownership of mountains, it seems as if every mountain is being swallowed up by a corporate giant. Not all corporate owners are… Read More »Corporate Owned Mountains: Two Different Approaches To Kids