It took a while to get started this year, but the first major winter storm of 2012 and this winter is bearing down upon Alpine Meadows as I write this. The beginning of this season certainly stands out in glaring contrast to last year’s epic early snows, but try as we might we can’t change [...]
Ski photos continued to float our way yesterday, well into evening. Ecstatic skiers and riders shared their great energy through pictures of their October powder turns and huge smiles; and documented knee-high snow depths in a few places during their ascents. Robb, a local Tahoe dad, sent a few photos yesterday which not only depict [...]
If the Sierra Nevada mountains are anything beyond amazing, they are direct. As in, “yes, you will be transitioning from flip flops to Sorels and/or ski/snowboard boots in a matter of 24 hours”. We love that. Powder turns three weeks prior to Halloween, or a chance just to get out there and build a snowman [...]
Mother Nature has reported for duty, and last night’s snow has started to cover the slopes at Alpine Meadows! Four to six inches of the stuff is currently blanketing the area around the base lodge. A few extremely zealous skiers headed up the Kangaroo trail for a few inaugural turns, and others streamed into the [...]
Alpine is in full swing preparing for another powder-filled winter; however, we can’t help but to appreciate the unmatched scenic beauty that Tahoe has to offer during the summer months. As many of you know, the wildflower bloom this summer is beyond vibrant, with fragrant seas of purple, red, yellow, fuscia, white, and orange. Now [...]
Jeremy Benson getting his first taste of June powder at Alpine Meadows, with POV helmet cam footage.
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This is that great time of year where after the hustle and bustle, you can stop for a minute or two and spend some some quality time with your friends and family. What better way to do that than on the slopes! Conditions are great at Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley. The grooming is top [...]
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