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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 Tahoeโ€™s quirkiest and most beloved events. Related: 5 Places Where […]

Martin Kuprianowicz | April 21, 2025
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The 9 Ski Areas With the Most Lifts in North America

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When evaluating a ski area, itโ€™s important to factor in the number of lifts that the resort has because that number influences the time that you will spend in line, the terrain that you can shred, and the number of other skiers that you will encounter on the mountain. Here is a list of the nine ski areas in North […]

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Liam Abbott | April 3, 2025
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Remembering the 1982 Alpine Meadows, CA, Avalanche That Killed Seven, Over 40 Years Later

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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 […]

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Aunika Skogen | March 31, 2025
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[PHOTOS] Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Steep Skiing and Amazing Vistas

Report from Sunday, February 9, 2025 Of all the furry creatures that call Lake Tahoe home, the booming population of black bears are probably the most famous. More seldom seen is the badger, though sightings occur almost every year. This past weekend, a large group of Badger Chemists were spotted at Palisades Tahoe. Not surprisingly, Badger Chemists are found in […]

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Zach Armstrong | February 11, 2025
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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 […]

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[VIDEO] Bears Just Love Californian Ski Resorts

If you’re planning to ski at Spring Skiing Capital, Palisades Tahoe, California, or any other open California ski resorts for the rest of spring, bear in mind that bears are emerging from their dens and could greet you on the slopes at some of the ski resorts. The most recent encounter was recorded yesterday, Sunday, April 14, on the Alpine […]

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Claire Weiss | April 15, 2024
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Palisades Tahoe, CA, Report: Chalky Versus Corny Runs on St. Patty’s Day

Report from March 17, 2024 Yesterday was St. Patty’s Day and, of course, we went skiing to celebrate. We got out on the hill at about 1pm and the whole damn mountain was skiing well. No lift lines anywhere. We started on Broken Arrow and Tower 16 was amazing. We then hit Hogsback on Headwall and that was chalky and […]

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Miles Clark | March 18, 2024
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Hometown Mountain Shoutout: Alpine Meadows, CAโ€”Peak(s) of My Childhood

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Hometown mountainsโ€”they’re just another mountain until you get to know them like the back of your hand. At least thatโ€™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. […]

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Samantha Gates | December 21, 2023
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