70 Days At Squaw-Alpine, CA with Ikon Pass The IkonPass was my first multi-resort pass and I used it primarily at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows in Northern California. While the resorts are now owned by the same parent company and are working on plans to connect the two by gondola, my experience was different at the two resorts which complemented rather than copied each other to create […] Trip Report Rochelle Swanson | May 3, 2019 1 Comment
Earth Day Cleanup Removed Over 700lbs of Trash From Shores of South Lake Tahoe, CA We wish they didn’t have to, but volunteers cleaned up more than 700 pounds of trash from the shores of South Lake Tahoe in the span of three hours last Monday, Earth Day. Warmer spring weather exposes trash left behind after winter snow melts, and leave South Lake Tahoe scattered with litter. This debris is an eyesore and can harm not only […] SnowBrains | April 26, 2019 0 Comments
Squaw Valley, CA Report: The Chimney OPENS For First Time This Year! Report from April 24th, 2019 Squaw Valley, CA was on fire yesterday. The Chimney off the Palisades opened for the first time this season. Conditions in The Chimney were perfect – soft, supple, smooth, and creamy. Andy Hays and I had one helluvan unexpected rush dropping into Easy Street. After The Chimney, I cruised over to Granite Chief for a […] Conditions Report Miles Clark | April 25, 2019 2 Comments
Squaw Valley’s KT-22 Lift Will Close For The Season On May 12th On May 12th, KT-22 at Squaw Valley, CA will close for the season. The resort will remain open through July 7th, but you’ve got less than a month to enjoy KT-22. You may also like: Squaw Valley, CA Is Currently Experiencing Its 3rd Snowiest Season On Record! With a 60″ base on the lower mountain and a 220″ base up […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 19, 2019 0 Comments
Statewide Sierra Snowpack Is Currently 162% Of Average: The statewide Sierra snowpack in California is currently sitting at 162% of average. The northern portion of the state is set up the best, with a snowpack of 169% of average. “The state of the California snow pack is very good this year! Across the Sierra the water content is 162% of normal for this date. Data from DWR/CDEC California Cooperative […] Weather WeatherBrains | April 19, 2019 0 Comments
These 10 Resorts Received The Most Snow In The USA This Season: These 10 resorts received the most snow in the USA this season. While some snow may still fall, this list sums up what resorts got hit the hardest thus far. Looking at these resorts, they’re all set up for some epic spring skiing conditions. If you’re looking to ski through the 4th of July, you’ve got a couple options: With […] Industry News WeatherBrains | April 18, 2019 1 Comment
Last Friday I Saw a Kid Ski Into a Lift Tower at Squaw Valley, CA Until Friday I had never enjoyed hearing the sound of a child screaming. But after a terrible accident, the shrill shrieking of a child’s voice let me know that he was alive. He was breathing. He was conscious. But he still needed ski patrol. The onlookers from the chair felt helpless. What do you do when someone is hurt below you? […] Crash Rochelle Swanson | April 17, 2019 2 Comments
Lake Tahoe Snowpack At 245% of Average To Date! The Lake Tahoe snowpack is currently sitting at 245% of average. There’s more snow in the forecast as well, so look for these numbers to improve. You may also like: Squaw Valley, CA Is Currently Experiencing Its 3rd Snowiest Season On Record! Relatively cool temperatures and frequent snowfall has snowpacks across the west sitting pretty currently. Secure your Ikon Pass today, so you don’t […] Weather WeatherBrains | April 16, 2019 0 Comments
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