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Ice Bar Beach Bash was a hit!

bstarks — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 23:24:57 +0000

The 2010 Ice Bar Beach Bash was like no other! The sun was shining, the corn snow was popping, and DJ Paul was spinning hits to crazy eclectic dancing and hula hooping hips. The beach bash was a must see it to believe it event. Fun was had by all! Alpine even broke out the horse shoes and volleyball court! Just a reminder; if you are going to spend that long on the snow, in the sun, make sure to use plenty of sun screen. Here are some photos of the Beach Bash at Alpine Meadows.

Spring has Sprung at Alpine Meadows!

bstarks — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 23:12:26 +0000

Now with over 14 feet of snow at the mid-mountain snow stake, spring skiing and riding will be the best ever! With conditions this good, you have to ski it to believe it! And with all the skiing/riding you are going to do, we can’t expect you to leave without some on mountain fun! Check out Alpine’s list of spring events. Alpine Meadows Spring Music Series brings bands like Sambada and the Allmond Brothers. If you are looking for a beach atmosphere Alpine style, don’t miss the Spring Beach Bash at the Ice Bar on April 17th. Live Music from the Bandwagon, $5 drink specials, volleyball, horseshoes and more! Alpine’s infamous Ice Bar will be open through April 18th. And don’t forget, if you want to maximize your days on the hill without spending too much, the Spring Ticket for $99 guarantees you amazing skiing and riding!

Spectacular groomed runs and off piste corn snow is the stuff that brings snow worshipers to Alpine Meadows. We are not the only ones enjoying the skiing. Luna, one of our patrol dogs is showing off her riding skills.

Spring skiing at Alpine Meadows

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 15:02:20 +0000

So yeah, this is a spring ski video and we just got 10 inches of fresh snow thanks to a nice winter storm. The important thing is that any weather is beer weather and it’ll be sunny and nice out again soon!

httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YBSSJAhMio

Spring skiing at alpine meadows can’t be beat. We’ve got all the faces, aspects and angles covered. Follow the sun as the groomers warm up and you’ll end up at the Ice Bar for a tall frosty lunchtime beverage.

So first, come up and help us mash down this fresh show we’ve been getting, THEN we can move on to skiing in shorts and chilling at the Chalet, Ice Bar and the Sun Deck as the season winds down, the days get longer and the skiing stays awesome!

Alpine Meadows is Corn Skiing Mecca

Jeremy Benson — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 15:49:37 +0000

There is no denying that spring has come to the Tahoe area, and Alpine Meadows has some of the best spring skiing around. Using a secret scientific process referred to as “cornology”, the crew at Alpine serves up some of the freshest corn you could ever hope for at a ski area. By keeping areas strategically closed when it is too firm and especially when it is too soft the snow is kept super smooth by not letting it get trenched out. It is helpful to plan your runs accordingly and follow the sun around the mountain to find the best, smoothest corn that any Lake Tahoe ski area has to offer. Generally speaking the best places on the mountain to hunt the smooth stuff is out on High T, and on the south facing aspects of Beaver, Estelle, and Bernie’s Bowls. While you can find good skiing all over the mountain taking a hike on a beautiful spring day is the best way to get yourself the goods. The season isn’t over yet, so be sure to get out and enjoy all the snow up on the mountain. Oh, and buy your season passes while they are cheap.

–Jeremy Benson–

Get a Real Spring BREAK

admin — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:49:59 +0000

It’s unbelievable!

Alpine is hooking you up with The Alpine Club Spring BREAK deal. For $159 bucks you can rip Alpine until it closes. Maybe a corn skiing, short sleeve rock’n day here, and a powder day there… who knows! But no matter the weather… you can ski or ride it… Any day, any time… this pass is 100% unrestricted. Look, it even has Jim Kercher going big!!

I WANT ONE!

httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mmVWsAwZn0

We have music, deck parties and tons family fun already lined up – check out events.

See ya at Alpine.

Oh yeah, kids ski for $10 bucks too!

TELL ME MORE!

Spring POWDER!

bstarks — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:18:35 +0000

I think this picture says it all…spring powder rocks! And the best part, I can pick out which line is mine! It just goes to show, you never know what Mother Nature will throw our way. But, when she does, we are ready and eager to please. Just ask Merrill! This picture was taken from the top of Summit.

From now through the end of the season, May 4, Summit 6 is the main transport offering access to over 2000 acres of amazing terrain. From hike to bowls, fast groomers, and a Sun Deck to enjoy that apres beverage of your choice.

I hope to see you on the slopes!

~Bob

To ski & ride in the sun

admin — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:16:19 +0000

Looking out the office window today, I started thinking to myself, where are all the skiers/riders today? I mean, we have 10 feet of snow! Yes, that’s right, I said 10 feet of snow!!

I know what you are thinking, it has not snowed in days and the snow is melting; rocks rearing their ugly heads to the surface; burned out runs and the fear of trashing your ski gear. But, did you read the second sentence…10 feet of snow!

And the corn snow! Don’t get me going on the corn snow. Have you ever skied corn? I mean really good corn snow! Especially the corn which grows at Alpine Meadows. Let me tell you, it doesn’t get any better than this. Look, I’m a powder hound and love dippin’ the knee on a fat pow day. But, corn snow can be just as good if not better than a pow day. You hit the corn just right, after it has been harvested and…wow!

How is said corn found and harvested you ask…well, that’s easy! At Alpine Meadows all one has to do is just follow the sun. yeah, it’s that easy, follow the slopes that are radiated by the sun first and you will see a transformation like no other. After you have attacked the slopes, the quads burning and found all of the corn on the hill, now it’s time to relax on Alpine’s famous Sun Deck and re-charge with an apres beer.

-Bob