Everybody, And Their Grandma, Went Skiing Today
When the main lots are filled by 8:30 AM on a non-holiday weekend, it’s going to be a busy day around Alpine Meadows. But we… Read More »Everybody, And Their Grandma, Went Skiing Today
Squaw Valley
Commentary: Can Tahoe Really Handle More?
The following is commentary. You’re not obligated to read it. There are other blogs out there… It was another pleasant and awesome day ripping groomers… Read More »Commentary: Can Tahoe Really Handle More?
Squaw Valley: Always Helping Out The Community
One thing that we’re pretty big on at UnofficialAlpine.com is being a supporter of local businesses around North Lake Tahoe. Squaw Valley talks big about… Read More »Squaw Valley: Always Helping Out The Community
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
Squaw Valley Village: What’s Next?
Like others around North Lake Tahoe we’ve noted a 5000% increase in the appearance of yoga pants around the area, and that can only mean one… Read More »Squaw Valley Village: What’s Next?
Development & The Potential For Disaster
As the fire season in California comes to life, we get used to seeing daily images on the news media about the latest fire and… Read More »Development & The Potential For Disaster
Andy Wirth Wants Us To Believe He Knows John Muir Better Than The Sierra Club
Just when you think things can’t get any more bizarre, it does. Two weeks ago, we published a copy of a  letter written to Andy Wirth, Squaw… Read More »Andy Wirth Wants Us To Believe He Knows John Muir Better Than The Sierra Club
Lines Lines Everywhere Lines
Not shocking that it was über crowded today at Alpine Meadows…billions of passes sold, many schools out this week, SquAlpine advertising 30 inches of new… Read More »Lines Lines Everywhere Lines
Defending John Muir’s Legacy
We received a copy of an email this week, and we’re happy to publish it here. In a nutshell, the Sierra Club comes forward with… Read More »Defending John Muir’s Legacy
Andy Wertheim: A Day At Squaw
Skiers and Boarders, It was a clear blue bird day on the mountain today. Â Packed powder covered the hillsides on most slopes. Â Relatively small soft… Read More »Andy Wertheim: A Day At Squaw
More Snow Making Improvements At Alpine Meadows
We’ve probably been remiss in our failure to mention that the Siberia chair lift replacement project is underway over ay Squaw. The marketing team at… Read More »More Snow Making Improvements At Alpine Meadows
Friends Of Alpine Meadows: Taking The High Road
The Friends Of Alpine Meadows group did an admirable job sharing their agenda with a small crowd at their first public meeting yesterday. Roughly 30… Read More »Friends Of Alpine Meadows: Taking The High Road
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