Colder Temps Return This Weekend…And Then Snow?
Some people are in for weather shock as we head into the weekend. Certainly the daffodils and ladybugs in my backyard will be in for a… Read More »Colder Temps Return This Weekend…And Then Snow?
Andy Wertheim: More Warm Weather
Hello Skiers and Riders, Wow! Another very warm day in Tahoe. My car thermometer showed 60 degrees along the Truckee River this afternoon. We… Read More »Andy Wertheim: More Warm Weather
Andy Wertheim: Corn In High Beaver
Hello Skiers and Riders, Nights have been cold enough to freeze the surface snow these past few days. This has assisted the transition of last… Read More »Andy Wertheim: Corn In High Beaver
FoAM Will Hold Its First Public Meeting This Saturday
The Friends of Alpine Meadows group will be holding its first public meeting this Saturday. The meeting will be held at the Tahoe Mill, at… Read More »FoAM Will Hold Its First Public Meeting This Saturday
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