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
New At Alpine Meadows: Things To Like & Things To Hate
Alpine Meadows has been the “Jan Brady” of this blog lately, with Marcia (aka Squaw Valley) getting all of the attention lately. But with the… Read More »New At Alpine Meadows: Things To Like & Things To Hate
Gold Mining In Placer County
The Placer County Planning Commission’s decision to approve the proposed Village At Squaw Valley project really should not have come as a surprise to anybody.… Read More »Gold Mining In Placer County
Andy Wertheim: Hiking Squaw To Alpine
Hello Friends, Yesterday I was able to make use of my Squaw Alpine season pass for the coming winter season. I used it to ride… Read More »Andy Wertheim: Hiking Squaw To Alpine
Squaw Valley Dangles $7.5 Million in Front of the Community
Earlier today Squaw Valley released it’s latest and most desperate marketing ploy designed to gain approval of the proposed Village at Squaw Valley Development, the… Read More »Squaw Valley Dangles $7.5 Million in Front of the Community
Coming Soon: The Battle For Squaw Valley
There’s no doubt that a battle is brewing over the proposed mega-sized Village At Squaw Valley project. With a meeting of the Placer County Planning… Read More »Coming Soon: The Battle For Squaw Valley
The Lost Sierra Hoedown: A Fourth Year Of Fun Ahead
The 4th Annual Lost Sierra Hoedown is now just two months away. While there are bigger and flashier festivals around Northern California, the Hoedown offers an… Read More »The Lost Sierra Hoedown: A Fourth Year Of Fun Ahead
Sierra Watch Releases “Keep Squaw True” Short Film
It’s been about six years since KSL Capital purchased Squaw Valley promising a “renaissance.” Since then, many people have discovered that those plans included a lot… Read More »Sierra Watch Releases “Keep Squaw True” Short Film