The Beauty Of Independent Ski Areas
There was a time where all ski areas were owned by people that actually loved to ski. They took pride in getting their mountain open… Read More »The Beauty Of Independent Ski Areas
Searching For Tahoe Snow
The weather influencers shifted into high gear last week. There was a chance of a hurricane making landfall in Southern California and snowfall in the… Read More »Searching For Tahoe Snow
What’s New At Alpine Meadows?
It’s been the longest summer ever at Alpine Meadows, after an early closing last spring. The minimal snowpack around the mountain meant that summer crews… Read More »What’s New At Alpine Meadows?
“Pints & Pups” Fundraiser For AARF Set For October 15th
The Alpine Avalanche Rescue Foundation will be holding its Pints & Pups fundraiser at Alibi Ale Works in Truckee on Thursday, October 15, from 4-8… Read More »“Pints & Pups” Fundraiser For AARF Set For October 15th
That First Sierra Snow…
The first snow of the ’26-’27 has fallen. Immediately my body can’t think about much other than skiing. Calm down Mark. No snow fell in… Read More »That First Sierra Snow…
Updates: El Niño, Another Loss And A Small Win
As skiers and riders that love big snow years, we have been trained by the media to worship “El Niño” like it was the greatest… Read More »Updates: El Niño, Another Loss And A Small Win
It’s Feeling Like Fall
It’s feeling like fall, and it should because September 1st is the start of meteorological fall. I know this is still confusing, as even my… Read More »It’s Feeling Like Fall
100(ish) Days To Go & A Different Look At El Niño
We are now 100 days away from the officially announced “opening day” for Palisades Tahoe, which might include Alpine Meadows. For those that don’t typically… Read More »100(ish) Days To Go & A Different Look At El Niño
Summer Views At Alpine Meadows
It was not cold this morning, but it was cool enough to put on a sweatshirt. I am not someone who loves heat, especially the… Read More »Summer Views At Alpine Meadows
Winter ’26/’27: Not Just Another El Niño Hype Post
Doesn’t this seem like the longest summer ever? Since Alpine Meadows closed so early last spring, we are looking at about a 230 day stretch… Read More »Winter ’26/’27: Not Just Another El Niño Hype Post
Shirley You Will See Wildflowers
The busiest of the summer holiday periods has passed, making it a good time to make the hike up Shirley Canyon and up to High… Read More »Shirley You Will See Wildflowers
The Return Of The Midweek Pass
This week, Palisades Tahoe announced the return of the Midweek Pass, which has not been available for about ten seasons. Once the Ikon Pass took… Read More »The Return Of The Midweek Pass
Remembering Jörg Dutschke
Many people have been asking if we would be writing anything about Jörg Dutschke at Unofficial Alpine Meadows. Truth be told, I am probably not… Read More »Remembering Jörg Dutschke
Determined
I am determined. Back in March, when Alterra Mountain Company released Ikon Pass pricing, there was a lot of heated discussion about the increased cost… Read More »Determined
Calling It A Season At Palisades Tahoe
Yes, Palisades Tahoe will be spinning lifts for the next two days. That said, I am calling it a season today. Yes, it has been… Read More »Calling It A Season At Palisades Tahoe