Unofficial Alpine

A Look Back at 30 Years @ Las Leñas | “The Great Ski Resort in South America”

Las Leñas | 30 años This season Las Leñas, Argentina will be celebrating its 30th season. Here is a look back that the past 3 decades of fun under the … Read More

Skiers vs. Snowboarders | Who started the fight?

The jury has deliberated and here is the verdict. The long battle of skiers vs. snowboarders was initiated by a snowboarder. As viewed in the video from the early 80’s, … Read More

Full Episode: Andy Wirth on Undercover Boss

Undercover Boss – Season 4 Episode 11 – [Squaw Valley] Andy Wirth, President and CEO of Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows, two ski resorts located in Lake Tahoe, ventures to … Read More

Review: “Undercover Boss: Andy Wirth” [UnofficialAlpine.com]

Mark Fisher, founder of UnofficialAlpine.com, shares his two cents on tonights episode of Undercover bosses featuring Squaw/Alpine CEO Andy Wirth.  Review: “Undercover Boss: Andy Wirth” By, Mark Fisher I am … Read More

Freeride World Qualifier/ North Face Masters at Alpine Meadows | Recap and Photos

All words and Photos: Diane Harrington February 14th, Valentine’s Day, was the opening event for the 2013 North Face Masters of Snowboarding competition.  The Masters event has been a favorite … Read More

Preview: Rahlves’ Banzai Tour @ Alpine Meadows

This weekend at Alpine Meadows is stop #2 of the Rahlves’ Banzai Tour. Here is a preview of the course and what to expect.

Switch Tele = The Moonwalk of Skiing

Michael Cares  

Snowboarder Killed in Inbounds Avalanche at Tahoe’s Donner Ski Ranch + Alpine Patroller Buried In An Avalanche And In Critical Condition

A local Truckee man was killed Monday after being swept away in an inbounds avalanche while snowboarding at Donner Ski Ranch. The Tahoe Daily Tribune reports that the Nevada County … Read More

State of the Tahoe Backcountry 2012-2013: II

Hello skiers and riders! Welcome to winter! With the solstice passing it’s officially our favorite time of the year again, and Mother Nature has more than provided. When all is … Read More

“End of the World Party” Tonight | Tahoe City | Hacienda del Lago

We all know Tahoe needs more parties.  Here is your last chance: WHERE:  Hacienda del Lago, Tahoe City, CA WHEN:  Tonight, 9pm WHAT:  End of the World Party, 4 DJ’s, … Read More

Opening Day @ Alpine Meadows And The Skiing Was Fantastic!

Opening day at Alpine Meadows and the skiing was fantastic! If you are debating whether to head up to Tahoe this weekend or stay down in the Bay I have some advice … Read More

Alpine Meadows OPENS Tomorrow

Alpine Meadows is slated to open tomorrow morning for the 2012- 2013 season. With Alpine’s higher base elevation (6,835′), extensive snow-making capability and 7 feet of natural snow since early … Read More

Praxis Skis 20% Off Sale Through October | Free Custom Options On All Orders Until October 15th

Take advantage of one more opportunity to get on a pair of skis specially made for you! From now until the end of October locally owned and produced Praxis Skis is … Read More

The Everyday Struggle – Pete Kukesh 2012

The Everyday Struggle – Pete Kukesh 2011-2012 Set to the musical stylings of Wale and T-Minus, Pete Kukesh shares this past ski season’s ups and downs.

JonBob Productions – Free Spirit Trailer

  JonBob Productions – Free Spirit Trailer Dismal snowfall, a weak snowpack, and a high Eastern Sierra snow line all contributed to a challenging winter. This year, JobBob Productions proudly … Read More

Following the Psychopathic Winter of 2010 – 2011 Janky Film’s Moved to Tahoe. Bad Call.

Janky Films had a Very Janky Season….. Following the psychopathic winter of 2010 – 2011 the Janky Film Crew decided to pack up their bags and move from SLC to Squaw … Read More

$24 Million in Capital Improvements For Squaw & Alpine | Here is How They Spent The Money.

Squaw Valley Ski Holdings LLC has announce nearly $24 million in capital improvements for the 2012-13 winter season. This brings the total investment for Squaw Valley’s “Renaissance” to more than $38 … Read More

THE ALPENGLOW SPORTS LAKE TAHOE CLIMBING SHOE DEMO EVENT

Alpenglow Sports of Tahoe City, California is proud to announce the new and improved Lake Tahoe Climbing Shoe Demo Event! The event will allow climbing enthusiasts to test the latest and … Read More

Attention Tahoe Area Backcountry Skiers and Riders | This Could Impact All Of US | Make Your Voice Heard!

To the greater Tahoe area backcountry community, I received a message today and it sounds as though something we all take a little bit for granted-local backcountry skiing parking access-may … Read More

The 2013 Praxis Skis Pre-Order Sale | 10% Off Coupon Inside

Greetings Unofficial Networks readers! I hope this post finds you all well, either basking in the glory of summer, or counting down the days till it starts snowing again. Even … Read More

NO 2022 Olympic Games for Reno/Tahoe

The US Olympic Committee has decided not to offer up any bids for the 2022 Winter Games. This decision means an end to the widely publicized push by Squaw Valley’s CEO Andy Wirth … Read More

The Line of the Week !! – Freestyle Dirt Bike Jumping

The Line of the Week Reno, Nevada Freestyle Dirt Bike Riding Being in the right place at the right time is one of the keys to getting good images. Last … Read More

The Line of the Week !! – Bull Riding, Tahoe Style

The Line of the Week Reno, Nevada Bull Riding, Tahoe Style  There’s something fun about being out of place. You can be the dude with the jeans on a Squaw … Read More

The Line if the Week !! – Ski Boot Yoga

The Line of the Week
 Squaw Valley USA Ski Boot Yoga That feeling of prematurely waking on a Sunday morning to work is one of the biggest buzz kills of … Read More

The Line of the Week !! – Llama Assisted SUP

The Line of the Week Lake Powell Llama Assisted SUP I may have finally found my place in this world. It had seemed that I had missed the boat on … Read More

Boreal Ski Resort, CA Will Be OPEN Saturday | Tony Hawk & Tanner Hall @ Woodward Tahoe Grand Opening…

On June 9th, Woodward Tahoe will have it’s Grand Opening.  Boreal will have a lift open and a terrain park built for skiing/riding that day.  It’s been cold in Tahoe and … Read More