Squaw Ski Blog

Unofficial just got off the phone with UC Berkeley’s Donner Summit Snow Laboratory scientist Randall Osterhuber.  He gave us the latest snowfall, precipitation, and snow depth numbers as well as … Read More

The Line of the Week Southern Utah Trepidation BJ drew me a map the old fashioned way, in the sand. We had just arrived deep in a canyon off the … Read More

“In many ways, I’ve always said that Squaw Valley is more of a love story than a success story in any other way.  It really is, it’s a love story.” … Read More

I’m not sure who had the most G.N.A.R. points at Squaw this winter, but Aaron Fox had to be close. If you want to know what it feels like to … Read More

MSP Films brings us a look at one of the top Big Mountain female skiers in the game, Ingird Backstrom. Scott Gaffney and the good people over at MSP deliver … Read More

The Olympics returning to Lake Tahoe have been a big controversy for many years.  With new found big money in our area in the form of KSL (owners of Squaw … Read More

This fall, I spoke with Troy Caldwell about wether or not KSL was talking to him about connecting Squaw & Alpine via his beloved White Wolf .  He informed me that … Read More

  Well, high pressure has been keeping spirits high in the Cascades.  The next objective on the tick list is Mount Rainier. Rainier boasts 36 square miles of permanent snow … Read More

Unofficial is recommending the Silver Pass for Squaw & Alpine this year.  You’re only blacked out 5 days at Xmas, 3 at MLK, 2 for Presidents weekends, & it’s $230 … Read More

It’s springtime – you ski for 3 hours in the slush, you’re done by 1pm and….you’re drinking at the Chammy….everyday from now until June. Is drinking right after exercising smart? … Read More

…and it was pretty damn fun.  As we all know, KSL closed Squaw Valley the earliest it’s been closed in recent memory this year (April 29th).  But, KSL allowed Squaw … Read More

According to The Record Courier, the body of skier Boris Avdeev, who had not been heard from since an April 19th visit to the Eastern Sierra backcountry, has been recovered. … Read More

Mount Adams is a soul-crushingly large mountain.  Even giant Mount Shasta and towering Mount Rainier feel small compared to this massive volcano.  Or maybe it’s just the time of year. … Read More

Squaw Valley’s Emergency Evacuation Plan provided by the Squaw Valley Fire Department.  Attire and Equipment: Cotton or wool clothes are more fire resistant than synthetics Proper attire includes long pants, … Read More

Ok, I know that Cinco de Mayo is basically about getting hammered at your favorite Mexican restaurant and squirting lime in the eye of your best friend. But, Cinco de … Read More

It’s Cinco de Mayo, so grab your favorite Mexican beverage or a Mint Julep because the Kentucky Derby is also today. Nothing like a Tequila and Bourbon buzz. Kind of … Read More

Andrew Hays shares some of his thoughts on Squaw Valley’s Chimney in this email to our editor. “Sitting at work right now, absolutely devastated upon hearing the news about Mo Rivera.  I’ve … Read More

  After a few down days waiting out weather, it looks like we’ll finally get a crack at Mount Adams.  This mountain promises to be a beast. The mountain boasts … Read More

Every ski resort has some hidden treasures that must be worked for. The goods may require hiking, a long traverse, and may only be open during certain times of the … Read More

Squaw Valley’s Alpine Meadows will be open today, Saturday, and Sunday.  It’s going to be a fun weekend, but it’s gonna be windy and not that warm compared to the … Read More

Day 1 of of the Nike Lowers Pro ASP surfing competition went down a few days ago at San Clemente, CA. The waves were smallerish (4 foot with some bigger … Read More

Remember that lightning storm that closed Squaw Valley last week?  This video is taken from the same day albeit a different exact zone of the Sierras.  But, this gives you … Read More

There is currently a skier missing in the Eastern Sierras near Tioga Pass, CA.  This skier, Boris Avdeev, is suspected to have been skiing in the Dana Couloir/Cocaine Chute area … Read More

After all the talk of Sonora and Tioga Passes opening this past weekend access was finally granted last Friday at exactly 3pm for Tioga. I can’t say when or if … Read More

CoreUPT skis, one of the new ski brands on the market, has just filed for bankruptcy after their primary investor dropped out.  Founded in 2008 by Guerlain Chicherit, this France-based … Read More

A wind event, 6-8″ inches of powder, and some of the best spring snow of the season-it must be May. Although the Sierra snowpack is low and dwindling fast there … Read More