The End Of The Road
Well this marks the end of the road for UnofficialAlpine.com… It’s an odd time to be pulling the plug, as last month we had nearly… Read More »The End Of The Road
Everybody, And Their Grandma, Went Skiing Today
When the main lots are filled by 8:30 AM on a non-holiday weekend, it’s going to be a busy day around Alpine Meadows. But we… Read More »Everybody, And Their Grandma, Went Skiing Today
Highway 89 Avalanche Delays Opening
Update: At 11:15, Highway 89 and Alpine Meadows Road were opened. Check the app for updates on lift openings. 🙂 There’s not really any doubts… Read More »Highway 89 Avalanche Delays Opening
Commentary: Can Tahoe Really Handle More?
The following is commentary. You’re not obligated to read it. There are other blogs out there… It was another pleasant and awesome day ripping groomers… Read More »Commentary: Can Tahoe Really Handle More?
A-L-L-T-I-M-E!!!
I’m not the guy to throw that term around loosely. I know it seems like another ski blog uses that term at least once a… Read More »A-L-L-T-I-M-E!!!
Andy Wertheim: Spring Conditions
Hello Skiers and Riders, The good news is that the rock hard ice surface has softened over the past couple of days. Last night it… Read More »Andy Wertheim: Spring Conditions
A Velvet Ping Pong Ball
Well, that is the description of skiing today. Here’s the details: The snow skied like velvet today. Somewhere between and inch and three inches of snow fell… Read More »A Velvet Ping Pong Ball
Andy Wertheim: Rock Hard Monday Morning
Hello Skiers and Riders, It is snowing lightly along the Truckee River this morning. Our fingers are crossed that it does not turn to rain… Read More »Andy Wertheim: Rock Hard Monday Morning
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