Alpine Meadows, CA, Hosts 39th Annual Snow Golf Tournament Under Perfect Spring Skies Under a cloudless sky and with sweeping views of Lake Tahoe, more than 300 golf-loving skiers traded poles for putters at the 39th Annual Snow Golf Tournament at Alpine Meadows on Saturday. The springtime classic delivered perfect weather and all the fun fans have come to expect from one of Tahoe’s quirkiest and most beloved events. Related: 5 Places Where […] Martin Kuprianowicz | April 21, 2025 0 Comments
Remembering the 1982 Alpine Meadows, CA, Avalanche That Killed Seven, Over 40 Years Later 43 years ago, on March 31, 1982, a deadly avalanche ripped through Alpine Meadows Ski Area in California. The catastrophic slide was unlike any the area had seen. It buried dozens, taking seven lives and causing millions of dollars worth of damages to the resort. March 27, 1982, the storm rolled in. Snow dumped for days as patrollers fought to […] Avalanche Aunika Skogen | March 31, 2025 2 Comments
Mountaineer Adds to Winter 2024-25 On-Demand Transit Services in Olympic Valley & Alpine Meadows, CA After record-breaking ridership last winter and in response to the most recent passenger survey, Mountaineer, the service that offers free, on-demand winter microtransit in Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows, California, announced today it will again, expand its operating schedule for the 2024-25 season. An additional van will join the Alpine Meadows fleet on weekends and holidays to increase capacity and […] Industry News Press Release | September 19, 2024 0 Comments
Alpine Meadows, CA, 38th Annual Snow Golf Tournament and Free Spring Tracks Music Series Presented by Ikon Pass are Back Olympic Valley, Calif. [April 8, 2024]—Palisades Tahoe brings back beloved 38th Annual Snow Golf Tournament and the Spring Tracks Music Series presented by Ikon Pass. Snow Golf: On Saturday, April 13*, ditch the ski jacket for a collared shirt and khakis: Alpine’s Annual Snow Golf Tournament is back for its 38th year! As the only top-to-bottom snow golf course, this […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 8, 2024 0 Comments
Alpine Meadows, CA, To Remain Closed Tomorrow for 2nd Day in a Row Due to Intense Snowfall and 100 MPH Winds Courtesy of The Palisades Tahoe Operations Blog Our update today is essentially the same as yesterday: Due to extremely high rates of snowfall and winds over 100 mph, all chairlifts at Alpine will be closed tomorrow, Saturday, March 2nd. On the Palisades side, we are going to attempt limited lower mountain operations, with Resort Chair, First Venture, Far East, and […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 1, 2024 0 Comments
Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Alpine Meadows, CA—Peak(s) of My Childhood Hometown mountains—they’re just another mountain until you get to know them like the back of your hand. At least that’s my experience. Located on the northwest side of Lake Tahoe, California, is my hometown mountain, Alpine Meadows, which I got to know like the back of my hand during my five years on the ski team and my continued explorations. […] Industry News Samantha Gates | December 21, 2023 0 Comments
Alpine Meadows, CA, Report: Idiot’s Delight and a Lot of Firsts This report is from Sat 3rd and Sun 4th June, 2023 I started the weekend with my first-ever backcountry lap Friday evening. We arrived at Tahoe Donner late in the afternoon, and a family friend offered to take me up to Sunrise Bowl for a quick ski. Slightly unprepared, I managed to rig my skis to a backpack and set […] Conditions Report Anton Lengyel | June 6, 2023 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe, CA, Prepares for Closing Day Weekend as Alpine Meadows Resort Announces Exciting Summer Operating Schedule with Skiing and Riding Available Until July 4th After one of the most remarkable winters in recent memory, closing weekend for the Palisades side of the resort has finally come. Of course, the Alpine side will stay open through the 4th of July for skiing and riding. Summer operations for the Palisades side, including Aerial Tram sightseeing and select activities, will begin mid-June. Here’s what to expect over […] Industry News SnowBrains | May 24, 2023 0 Comments
VIDEO: Buried – Documentary About Alpine Meadows, CA, Avalanche Disaster That Killed 7 is in Theatres Now Forty years ago, on March 31st, 1982, a large avalanche hit Alpine Meadows ski resort in California, killing seven people. It had snowed hard for four days, and the resort was closed, but there were still some people who had to report to work. Related: Remembering the 1982 Alpine Meadows, CA Avalanche That Killed Seven, 40 Years Later On March […] Avalanche AvyBrains | October 3, 2022 3 Comments
Mountaineer Adds Microtransit Service in Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows, CA, for 2022-23 Winter Season Expansions to the free service include daily evening transportation between the two valleys, additional operations in Alpine Meadows, and more Mountaineer, the service that offers free, convenient winter transportation in Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows, will add new service routes and expand its operating schedule for the 2022-23 winter season. For the first time, daily evening service between Olympic Valley […] SnowBrains | September 20, 2022 0 Comments
New Animation Shows Exactly How the New Gondola Connecting Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Meadows, CA, Will Look 33 gondola towers. 2.4 miles. 16 minutes. That’s what the new gondola connecting Palisades Tahoe and Alpine Meadows will look like next season, in a nutshell. Related: Palisades Tahoe, CA, Base-to-Base Gondola Will be Completed for Next Winter The project, estimated to cost $65 million, will make Palisades Tahoe the third largest ski area in North America. Check out […] Industry News SnowBrains | June 16, 2022 8 Comments
Alpine Meadows, CA, Settles 2 Lawsuits Following Inbounds Avalanche Death in 2020 Two lawsuits against Alpine Meadows ski area following the death of a skier in an inbounds avalanche in 2020 have been settled, the SF Chronicle reports. The slide occurred at 10:16 am on January 17th, 2020 in the area between Scott Chute and Promised Land near Scott Chair at Alpine Meadows within an open area of the resort. Alpine Meadows had reported […] AvyBrains | April 13, 2022 1 Comment
Palisades Tahoe, CA Report: Bell to Bell Skiing & Primo Turns at Alpine Meadows Report from February 11, 2022 By James Yim Spring has sprung at Alpine Meadows and that means it’s time to follow the sun. If you play your cards right, you can line up primo turns on every lap from bell to bell. One of my favorite early runs on a springy day is Sun Spot off of Summit chair. This […] Conditions Report Guest Author | February 12, 2022 0 Comments
Palisades Tahoe at Alpine Meadows, CA Report: Fast and Fun in the Sun It was a long, dry January in Tahoe… But following a record-breaking December, we’ve still got a deep base and fantastic groomers to enjoy. Tahoe has been in a month-long freeze/thaw cycle with fast and firm conditions in the mornings, often followed by soft corn in the afternoons. It’s the perfect time to hot-lap your favorite groomers early in the day, […] Conditions Report Ryan Foster | January 31, 2022 0 Comments
47-Acres of Land for 38 Custom Homes at Base of Alpine Meadows, CA on Market for $15-Million 47-acres of land at the base of Alpine Meadows, CA, with approvals already in place for the development of 38 custom homes, is on the market for $15-million. The property, called Alpenglow, can also be purchased and developed as a single estate with multiple accessory dwellings and its own private facilities, according to Tahoe Mountain Realty. A west coast rarity, […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 21, 2021 8 Comments
Alterra Mountain Company Names New President & COO of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA Denver, Colorado – August 10, 2021 – Alterra Mountain Company announced today that Dee Byrne has been named President & COO of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows (SVAM) based in Olympic Valley, California, effective immediately. Dee will be responsible for all operations, driving profitability, and evolving this beloved destination into a dynamo on the global scene. She will report to Mark […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 10, 2021 1 Comment
Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows, CA Announces Summer and Fall Event Lineup Annual events including Brews, Jazz & Funk, and Oktoberfest return from August to October Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows kicks off the second half of summer with a full lineup of family-friendly events and programming throughout The Village at Squaw Valley. In addition to the continuation of Bluesdays through August 31, the resort will welcome the return of fan-favorites including Brews, Jazz […] SnowBrains | August 9, 2021 3 Comments
Sierra Watch Reports on Impact of White Wolf, the Proposed Resort Between Squaw Valley & Alpine Meadows, CA Nestled between Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows is a small, privately owned 460-acre piece of land called White Wolf. The future of the land, owned by Troy Caldwell (who also owns the top of KT-22 and about 70-acres of SVAM), has been the subject of speculation for many years. In 2015 Caldwell spoke about his plan to develop the land as […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 28, 2021 8 Comments
S**** Valley | Alpine Meadows, CA, Renaming Update: New Name Will be Announced in Early Fall Almost a year ago Squaw Valley ski resort in Lake Tahoe, CA, committed to changing their name because the word “Squaw” is considered a racial & sexist slur against Native Americans. Related: Online Petition Asking for the Washoe Tribe to Rename Squaw Valley, CA “After extensive research into the etymology and history of the term “squaw,” both generally and specifically […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 9, 2021 8 Comments
S**** Valley | Alpine Meadows, CA, to Host Washoe Cultural Tours New summer offering created by the new partnership between the Washoe Tribe and the Tahoe ski resort S**** Valley | Alpine Meadows, CA, is excited to announce a new on-mountain summer experience: the Washoe Cultural Tour, beginning Monday, July 12. Not only is this a new offering for resort guests, but it is the first collaborative project born out of […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 9, 2021 3 Comments
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