Will The Corn Harvest Lead Up To A March Miracle?
It was another great day of spring skiing at Alpine Meadows again. As long as it’s not going to be snowing, you just have to go… Read More »Will The Corn Harvest Lead Up To A March Miracle?
Our February Contest: “Keeping It Alpine Meadows” Sticker Contest
We’ve got stickers on our mind today. The new #FreeAlpine stickers have arrived and are now available. The new stickers are smaller and more versatile,… Read More »Our February Contest: “Keeping It Alpine Meadows” Sticker Contest
What We Miss At Alpine Meadows This Season
For the last few weeks, we’ve been making the best of another challenging season at Alpine Meadows. We have had some little powder flings, and… Read More »What We Miss At Alpine Meadows This Season
Friends Of Alpine Meadows: Stating Their Case
It’s been a little more than 4 months since the Friends of Alpine Meadows group was born on Facebook. During that time they have grown… Read More »Friends Of Alpine Meadows: Stating Their Case
Photo Contest: The Spirit Of Alpine Meadows
If you haven’t noticed, we’re pretty serious about “keeping it Alpine Meadows” around here. With that in mind, we want to encourage you to share… Read More »Photo Contest: The Spirit Of Alpine Meadows
FoAM: Friends Of Alpine Meadows Officially Launches Their Campaign
It’s not a secret that there’s plenty of people that are not happy with the way Alpine Meadows has been managed under the ownership of… Read More »FoAM: Friends Of Alpine Meadows Officially Launches Their Campaign
Keeping Snowsports Alive, Reversing A Trend: Part Two
A few weeks ago, we published the first part of this article, which called attention the decline of snowsports in the United States. The number… Read More »Keeping Snowsports Alive, Reversing A Trend: Part Two
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