alpine meadows

“Home of the….obnoxious Squaw skier?” YES!  The Rumor Mill continues to spin an immaculate web of KSL (owners of Squaw) and JMA (owners of Alpine) intricacies.  The latest:  KSL & … Read More

Rumors of Squaw buying Alpine have been circulating for years. The recent acquisition of Squaw Valley USA by KSL Capital Partners sky rocketed these rumors to new heights this winter. … Read More

California snowpack.  photo:  Andrew Gauthier. Too much snow.  You don’t hear it said too often, but they are saying it now.  Too much snow is apparently the reason that California … Read More

photo:  waystobecomerich.com Last week I put up a post about the incredible season pass wars going in Lake Tahoe.  Namely, the Squaw pass versus the Kirkwood + Alpine pass.  Here, … Read More

photo:  startribune.com Alpine is the first resort in Tahoe to step up and announce that they’ll be open for 4th of July this summer. Needless to say, Squaw will have … Read More

This badass edit was done by Trent Palmer.  I’ve never seen a switch double backflip before.  The simultaneous flipping and spinning is also pretty unreal to watch.  This event was big-time this year drawing athletes, media, and spectators from all over North America.  The Trains event went down at Alpine Meadows on April 12th, 2011.

Before Winter returned to Tahoe, John Rockwood, Mat Jackson and I had some fun in the sun. Building and hitting big kickers is always a great time, especially with a view of Painted Rock, the top of KT and the Munchkins. Both Mat and John had new tricks they were working on. If you have an idea of where this is, feel free to go hit the jump once the weather clears. I have a feeling it will be ready to go in a few days.

This is simple, and simple is good.  What are you guys thinking on this?  What’s the better deal?  What are the pros & cons?  The factors involved? Throw your thoughts … Read More

Spring is so undeniably here that it’s almost too much now.  45F at High Camp this am at 7am.  Highs in the 70s.  People are starting to get over skiing … Read More

Holy Sheep Nuggets!!! I honestly don’t what happened here.  Did JMH, the company that owns Alpine, buy Kirkwood?  or is it just some deal they’ve made?  Details to come… Regardless … Read More