Remembering Lance Topper
I can remember the first day I met Lance Topper at Alpine Meadows. He was standing at the bottom of the Summit Chair, with his… Read More »Remembering Lance Topper
Are Local Non-Profit Groups Being Manipulated By Squaw Valley Ski Holdings?
If you’ve spent time reading Unofficial Alpine or the Tahoe Daily Tribune, you know that there’s some division in the community regarding the development at… Read More »Are Local Non-Profit Groups Being Manipulated By Squaw Valley Ski Holdings?
We Haven’t Seen A Forecast Combo Like This In A Long Time
We really can’t complain about the short term weather forecast. Although temperatures rebounded around Tahoe today and recent snows are melting, the models are putting… Read More »We Haven’t Seen A Forecast Combo Like This In A Long Time
Keeping Snowsports Alive, Reversing A Trend: Part One
Ever since we officially started UnofficialAlpine.com, back in 2008, our mission has been the same. We want to create a community of skiers and riders… Read More »Keeping Snowsports Alive, Reversing A Trend: Part One
Weather Signs Looking Positive
I am actually quite sick of hearing about the CPC Seasonal Forecast released last week, which predicted that parts of California will see a dry… Read More »Weather Signs Looking Positive
Squaw Valley Timber Plan Will Improve Community Safety And Offer New Terrain
Kudos to the mountain manager at Squaw Valley, Mike Livak, for making a move that will enhance the on-mountain experience, while also offering the Village… Read More »Squaw Valley Timber Plan Will Improve Community Safety And Offer New Terrain
Money NOT Well Spent
The numbers are no surprise. We didn’t need to use our trend graph to tell you that Squaw Valley Ski Holdings and KSL Capital have… Read More »Money NOT Well Spent
Squaw Valley Files To Replace Siberia Lift in 2015
Squaw Valley Ski Holdings has requested a Conditional Use Permit for the replacement of the Siberia lift in 2015. The plan would replace the current… Read More »Squaw Valley Files To Replace Siberia Lift in 2015
The Winter Weather Outlook From A Regional Point Of View
The Climate Prediction Center released their forecast for the winter today. While it’s not forecasting the super deep snow year everyone wanted, it’s not forecasting… Read More »The Winter Weather Outlook From A Regional Point Of View
Dr. Robb Gaffney Speaks Out On The Leadership At Squaw Valley Ski Holdings
It’s been a busy month for guest columns at the Tahoe Daily Tribune. Today’s column comes from notable Olympic Valley local and former Squaw Valley… Read More »Dr. Robb Gaffney Speaks Out On The Leadership At Squaw Valley Ski Holdings
Reminder: Powderwhore’s “Some Thing Else” At The Tahoe Sports Hub Friday
This Friday, October 17th, is the day. Powderwhore Production’s “Some Thing Else” will be showing at the Tahoe Sports Hub in Truckee. The event is… Read More »Reminder: Powderwhore’s “Some Thing Else” At The Tahoe Sports Hub Friday
One Flake Of Snow In The Forecast
The NOAA Sacramento office probably went overboard in it’s latest forecast for snow in the Tahoe region tonight. The widely distributed graphic below indicates that… Read More »One Flake Of Snow In The Forecast
Another Letter Questions Wirth’s Motives
Last week, we wrote a critique of Andy Wirth’s latest guest column in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, which attempted to gain support for the Save Olympic… Read More »Another Letter Questions Wirth’s Motives
Rain & Snow Looking More Likely Soon
We’ve started mentioning the potential for a change in the weather a bit more than a week ago. Now that some of that precipitation is less… Read More »Rain & Snow Looking More Likely Soon
It’s Not Just About The Logo At Alpine Meadows
We hear the same argument frequently. It usually starts with someone saying “They can change the logo to anything they want, but it will still… Read More »It’s Not Just About The Logo At Alpine Meadows