The Battle To Open First In The Sierra
The snow levels have finally dropped, allowing for some natural snow to fall at the resort levels. As I started collecting information and photos for… Read More »The Battle To Open First In The Sierra
Getting Ready
Is it time to write something about the world of skiing for the upcoming season? Yesterday I woke early in the morning to watch clear… Read More »Getting Ready
The Wait Continues
It’s beginning to feel a bit cooler in Tahoe. The weather has definitely not been ideal for those of us that are anxious to start… Read More »The Wait Continues
We Need Less Of This: RIP Palisades Tahoe App
Yes, I know. It was just six months ago that I wrote a piece on breaking up with the Palisades Tahoe app. There were a… Read More »We Need Less Of This: RIP Palisades Tahoe App
We Need More Of This: Perfect Progression
Palisades Tahoe, also known as Alpine Meadows, has announced the Perfect Progression program for the ’25-’26 season. In a nutshell, it offers an easy pathway… Read More »We Need More Of This: Perfect Progression
The Phrase That Skiers & Riders Hate To Hear
There’s a phrase that skiers and riders hate to hear at this time of year. It’s that phrase that means you cannot count on an… Read More »The Phrase That Skiers & Riders Hate To Hear
Boom Or Bust?
That is the question that has been posted frequently by weather pundits at NOAA and in the weather forums this week. We have the first… Read More »Boom Or Bust?
Hints Of Change
It’s been a little over a week since I last posted. I’ve been patiently waiting for some hint that there might be some change in… Read More »Hints Of Change
Not An Ideal Weather Pattern
It’s cloudy and drizzly in Tahoe today with a weak weather system passing to our south. A stronger system is passing through the Pacific Northwest… Read More »Not An Ideal Weather Pattern
Haven’t We Already Passed The Apex?
Palisades Tahoe finally dropped the official announcement for the Apex Club at Palisades Tahoe, including the mountain we still call Alpine Meadows. Rumors about such… Read More »Haven’t We Already Passed The Apex?
Sneeuw!!
Yes, I am still in the land of windmills and stroopwaffels, but that has not stopped me from keeping an eye on the Sierra forecast.… Read More »Sneeuw!!
Day 1: De Uithof, Den Haag NL
As skiers and riders, most of us have a bucket list when it comes to our sport. At the top of most people’s list is… Read More »Day 1: De Uithof, Den Haag NL
Does Anybody Really Know?
My countdown timer says I am just ten days away from making my first ski turns of the ’25-26 ski season. While I am certain… Read More »Does Anybody Really Know?
Fewer People And Fall Colors
Fewer people and fall colors have created great hiking and biking opportunities. The mornings are cool, and afternoons are just right. Winds this week have… Read More »Fewer People And Fall Colors
Let The Countdowns Begin
As we head deeper into the fall season, there’s increasing signs that winter is coming. That’s not to say that I am not fully enjoying… Read More »Let The Countdowns Begin