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Alex Knuuttunen

East Coast Blood. West Coast Stud. Lake Tahoe, CA.

Eat Your Way Into A Bigger, Faster, Longer Day In The Backcountry

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Let’s take a moment to look at the time and cost involved in a successful day of backcountry skiing or riding. First, there is the expensive equipment followed by avalanche safety gear and classes. Then you need the right partners, good weather, a proper snowpack and a full day off from work to get it done. Lining up these variables […]

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Alex K | February 2, 2019
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Squaw Valley, CA Report: The Wild West – Silverado Canyon Opens

Report from January 25th, 2019 Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows has received enough snow in January to open the classic Silverado Canyon zone today. The Silverado Chair can spend many seasons unopened due to low snow levels in its lower elevations but with the over average snowfall this January, Squaw Valley was able to open the historic terrain. Littered with cliffs, […]

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Alex K | January 25, 2019
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Squaw Valley, CA Conditions Report: Feet of Snow, Inches of Rain, Locals Still Sending

Report from January 8th, 2018 Squaw Valley & Alpine Meadows in Lake Tahoe, CA received over 50 inches of snow in the past 7 days. Heavy winds reaching gusts of over 140 MPH accompanied the storms causing lift and terrain closures throughout most of the weekend and early week. What started as heavy, heavy snow turned over to rain on […]

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Alex K | January 9, 2019
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How To Start Your Day Right: Morning Routines From Two of Today’s Top Pros

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In my pursuit of becoming a better, stronger and more focused skier I’ve found myself taking advantage of every opportunity I have to do so. In particular, the time I spend between getting out of bed and hitting the hill, my morning routine, has developed itself into what I’d almost call a ritual. A daily sequence that in the end […]

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Alex K | January 7, 2019
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How The Weather Determines The Size Of Our Bank Accounts

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Working in the ski industry means you rely heavily on one thing, the weather. This doesn’t change depending on your department whether it be ski school, lift ops, ticket sales, hospitality, grooming, retail or even just being the worlds best ceramics cleanser (a nice way of saying dishwasher.) The weather dictates how busy a resort will be which has a […]

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Alex K | December 14, 2018
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VIDEO: Epic Drone Shots of Spine Skiing Above the Clouds at Sunrise in Lake Tahoe, CA

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Alex K | December 14, 2018
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Squaw Valley, CA VIDEO: Vicious Crashes, Double Backflips, Triple Backflips, & Everlasting Glory on Sunday…

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Alex K | December 5, 2018
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5 Books You’ll Actually Read about Skiing Legends, Climate Change, Ultimate Human Performance & Survival

For some of you athletes into adrenaline-pumping sports like skiing and snowboarding the idea of sitting still for hours and reading can seem daunting or almost impossible. If that is you, or if you’re like me and just looking for something to read other than your Facebook feed look no further. Here I have 5 books that you’ll actually finish. […]

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Alex K | November 30, 2018
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Squaw Valley, CA Report: Fresh Snow Opens Upper Mountain With MORE On The Way!

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A three-day storm of mixed rain and snow moved its way through the Tahoe region leaving behind it 25 inches of creme on the upper mountains of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. The wet and tacky snow is the first snowfall for Squaw Valley and exactly what was needed for an early season base. This storm allowed the grooming and snowmaking […]

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Alex K | November 24, 2018
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Squaw Valley, CA Scheduled to OPEN this Friday

The one and only Squaw Valley USA is scheduled to open for the winter season this Friday the 16th. Despite warm temperatures throughout the day and no help from mother nature in Lake Tahoe, the cold temperatures at night have allowed Squaw’s hard-working snowmaking team the ability to make snow at all elevations of the resort. Artificial snow currently lays […]

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Alex K | November 15, 2018
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Warren Miller Premiere This Weekend Includes Vouchers to Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA

Kick off the winter season this weekend in downtown Reno, NV with “Face Of Winter” the 69th edition to the Warren Miller films. The film marks the first premiere since the Godfather of ski movies himself, Warren Miller, passed away earlier this year. Since his 1950 release of “Deep and Light” Miller’s movies have served as the traditional pre-season stoke […]

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Alex K | November 10, 2018
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Alpine Meadows Residents Protest New Gazex Avalanche Control System

As another winter season begins, it’s of no surprise the residents of North Lake Tahoe are in dispute with the newly formed owners of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Alterra Mountain Co. This time concerning the use of newly installed Gazex remote avalanche control systems along the Alpine Meadows entry road. Members of the community have expressed concerns about the noise […]

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Alex K | November 7, 2018
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Is Easy Access To Resorts Increasing High Altitude Pulmonary Edema?

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Work at the office is finished, skis are waxed and ready and your Jet Blue direct flight to the mountains is on time. In less than 24 hours you’ll be shredding and slashing your way down the greatest runs of your life without a worry in the world. Until your lungs fill with water of course. Say what? With the […]

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Alex K | October 1, 2017
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