Explore The Squaw Valley, CA Backcountry This Season With Two New Offerings From Alpenglow Expeditions Brought to you by Alpenglow Expeditions You’re pulling into the Squaw Valley parking lot, and there it is. The Tram Ridge is right in front of you, untracked and calling your name. In the past, your options were to poach it, and probably lose your pass, or spend a good chunk of money for a full or half-day guided trip. […] Featured Article Mike Lavery | December 19, 2019 0 Comments
NOAA: Winter Weather Advisory Tahoe | Squaw Valley Could See 18-24″ Fresh Snow Today thru Sunday A series of systems will bring periods of rain and snow to the Greater Lake Tahoeย region into Sunday.ย A system today into Saturday morning will bring lowering snowย levels with increasing travel impacts for Sierra passes by thisย afternoon and evening. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will be the big winner here, potentially seeing 2-FEET of snow between now and Sunday. …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY […] Weather WeatherBrains | December 13, 2019 0 Comments
Kirkwood, CA To Open 100%! Kirkwood’s Fawn Ridge If you’re not en route already you’ll be missing the opening of Kirkwood’s legendary backside. With the majority of Kirkwood’s terrain being advanced, this mountain is a force to be reckoned with.ย Kirkwood has had a remarkable couple weeks after a considerably dry autumn. With 2,000′ of vertical drop and a base level of 7,800′ this mountain sits […] Industry News Dan Scheibelein | December 13, 2019 0 Comments
Brand New Treeline Cirque Chairlift at Alpine Meadows, CA is OPEN for Business! The brand new Treeline Cirque at Alpine Meadows, CA is open for business! Related: Whoโs Ready for FASTER Accessed Terrain At Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA? The lift opened for the first time yesterday morning to the mid-station. The resort will be celebrating the Grand Opening of the new chairlift with a ribbon-cutting, giveaways and DJ starting at 9 am […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 4, 2019 0 Comments
BOOM! Lake Tahoe Snowpack Goes from Almost Zero to 211% of Normal in Just One Week Well, what a difference a week makes! Last week we were complaining about the lack of snow and warm temperatures in the Sierra, resorts were pushing back opening days and the snowpack was pretty much zero. Related: NOAA: Winter Storm Warning for Tahoe | Squaw Valley, CA Totals Could Exceed 5-FEET By Monday To this week, following the intense storms […] Industry News WeatherBrains | December 4, 2019 0 Comments
South Lake Tahoe, CA Resident Drowns After Falling Through Thin Ice on Lake A man from the South Lake Tahoe area drowned on Thanksgiving day after falling through the ice at Lake Baron, the Tahoe Daily Tribune reports. David Schmidt, 39, was walking three dogs around noon Thursday, Nov. 28, at the lake. It appears he fell through thin ice, according to the El Dorado County Sheriffโs Office. Related: Thanksgiving Day Was Coldest […] SnowBrains | December 2, 2019 0 Comments
NOAA: Winter Storm Warning for Tahoe | Squaw Valley, CA Totals Could Exceed 5-FEET By Monday Squaw Valley, CA woke up to 18″ of fresh snow this morning, and that’s not even the best news!ย The storm is expected to continue right through Thanksgiving, breaking a little Friday afternoon, before coming back with a vengeance through the weekend. Totals after Sunday could exceed 5-FEET. Related: 18โณ Snow Overnight Means Squaw Valley, CA Will OPEN Exhibition Today A […] Weather SnowBrains | November 27, 2019 0 Comments
18″ Snow Overnight Means Squaw Valley, CA Will OPEN Exhibition Today The first major storm of the season has just hit Tahoe, and Squaw Valley, CA woke up to 18″ of sweet, fresh, powder this morning.ย Add to this dump the amazing efforts of the snowmakers, and Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announced yesterday that they will be opening Exhibition, to the mid-station, starting TODAY. Skiers and riders will have access to the […] Industry News SnowBrains | November 27, 2019 0 Comments