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Ring of Fire Mega Trip Report | Alpenglow Sports

Although most of the lower 48 experienced lackluster snow totals this season the Pacific Northwest (PNW) did just fine. They’re still reaping the benefits with a stellar season of spring … Read More

NPR Story: Will Squaw & Alpine CONNECT? | Troy Caldwell Offered $45 Million for White Wolf

 Squaw Valley & Alpine Meadows will connect some year soon.  Or will they? Troy Caldwell owns the land between Squaw & Alpine (called White Wolf) & is still in the … Read More

Josh Anderson as SaucerBoy….. you want to watch this VIDEO

Back in January and February when we weren’t sure that Squaw would stay open until March, Josh Anderson and I decided to have some fun. The snow was non-existant and … Read More

“Squaw Valley Style” Classic Ski Footage from Warren Miller

Squaw Valley has a style all it’s own. It’s been that way for decades. Most Squaw Valley skiers take pride in Squaw’s unique style and history. In an industry that … Read More

NO BOOZE on the Truckee River July 1st-6th | Possibly No Booze on Lake Tahoe Beaches…

Your American freedom = dwindling.  For millions of years, American have enjoyed the right to get drunk, hit on each other, say obnoxious sh#t, and drown themselves as they see … Read More

Ski Resorts Still OPEN in North America | **UPDATED** = Only 9 Remain

Last weekend was the end for a lot of ski resorts in North America.  We lost 8 resorts but still have 9 left.  We lost Kirkwood, Mt. Hood Meadows, Alpental, Steven’s … Read More

Alpine Conditions Report …. and a sick VIDEO from Jackson Hole

Today at Alpine was not too bad. Got out at about 8:30am, and it was worth it. Thought it was a bit early and the snow wouldn’t soften up until … Read More

Squaw Season Passholder Benefits Explained

  So, you bought your 2012/13 Squaw Valley USA season pass?  Or you haven’t yet.  Either way, it’s good to know what benefits come with this year’s season pass. Last … Read More

STATE OF THE TAHOE BACKCOUNTRY 2012: XI

It’s that time of year already, it’s time to get creative. Maybe a bike ride through the gate up to Ebbett’s Pass, a dirt bike access mission on the Eastside, … Read More

NO Bike Park @ Squaw This Summer…

Unofficial just got off the phone with Squaw Valley USA.   Squaw Valley will NOT have a Bike Park this summer. They did not have a bike park last summer. … Read More

Driest Winter in 50+ Years | Sierra Nevada Snow Numbers for 2011/12

The Sierra Sun just came out with their “Winter Wrap Up” article for 2011/12.  It’s a great article with some great numbers that we’ve displayed below. To read the full article, … Read More

Squaw’s Michelle Parker Signs with Atomic

Atomic has a Squad these days: – Sage Cattabriga-Alosa – Chirs Benchetler – Todd Ligare – Daron Rahlves – Dana Flahr – Jossi Wells – Elias Ambühl – Ian Cosco … Read More

VIDEO: What Jeremy Jones Keeps In His Backcountry Pack

JEREMY JONES BACKPACK: – Clif Shot Blocks – Clif Gels – Crampons – Axe – Bailing Wire – Jacket – Extra Layer – Water – Goggles – Shovel – Probe … Read More

Lake Tahoe Mountain Biking Conditions Report | May 5th, 2012

With ski season Unofficially Over, its time to re-arrange the hobby shed, put away those ski boots you don’t want your feet to ever be in again, break out the … Read More

Squaw’s Erik Roner Breaks His Femur in AK | Video Proof:

This is a sick new Roner Vision just out, and as usual Roner is hilarious.  He has an amazing first ‘urban’ descent on the streets of Valdez and a guided belay … Read More

2011/12 Tahoe Snow Totals = 322” = 81% Avg | No Permanent Snow in Tahoe until Jan 20th…

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 !! – Trepidation in Utah

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

If You Love Squaw, You Have to Watch This | Squaw…The Movie

“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

Super sick Squaw VIDEO from this winter, most G.N.A.R. points?? did anybody see this?

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

Ingrid Backstrom | Athlete Extra from MSP

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

NPR Story: Do We Want The 2022 Winter Olympics in Lake Tahoe?

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

Squaw/Alpine CONNECT “On Track” | *UPDATE* with Troy Caldwell | USA’s Biggest Ski Resort by 2022?

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

Mount Rainier: On Deck…

  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 Recommends the “Silver Pass” | LAST DAY to get Cheap Squaw/Alpine 2012/13 Season Passes

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

BEER – Proven to be Good After Sports Drink

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