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!!!
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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
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
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
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?
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
The Right Decision Is Not Always The Easy One
As we indicated yesterday, this storm indeed came in a bit stronger than expected. Roughly 14 inches has fallen at the base as of this… Read More »The Right Decision Is Not Always The Easy One
Chill Not Chilly
Today we have a guest post from Alpine Meadows from one of our regular readers, plus photos from Valleygirl. There’s also the best update we… Read More »Chill Not Chilly
Will The Mega Resort Trend Ever Stop?
We’ve spent some time at UnofficialAlpine.com looking at the trend towards mega-resorts in the snow industry, and our position is clear, it’s not what the… Read More »Will The Mega Resort Trend Ever Stop?
Andy Wertheim: Pre-Alpine Meadows History Lesson
Hello Skiers and Riders, I did not ski today, so I decided to look back at the history of Alpine Meadows (prior name Bear Valley)… Read More »Andy Wertheim: Pre-Alpine Meadows History Lesson
A Winter Haiku
Crisp white corduroy Bright with shade mesmerizing Thank you snow makers – Haiku submitted by Jennie Or one of three possible alternate haiku endings… Read More »A Winter Haiku
There’s Only One Forecast You Can Trust In Tahoe This Season…
No matter what the forecasters and the wanna-be-forecasters say this season, there is only one forecast you can trust. It’s the one that says it’s… Read More »There’s Only One Forecast You Can Trust In Tahoe This Season…
There’s A Lot On The Agenda For The Weekend…Except For Snow
There’s a lot of different things going on this weekend around SquAlpine, but the heavily advertised snow for this weekend is not looking really likely.… Read More »There’s A Lot On The Agenda For The Weekend…Except For Snow
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?
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?