Winding Down
The season appears to be winding down
The Unofficial Alpine Meadows Ski Report
Produced by Andy Wertheim
Tahoe/Truckee Realtor
Email: andyw@sierra.net
Office website: www.tahoeriverfrontrealty.com
Hello skiers,
The season appears to be winding down. Alpine closed the Sherwood Lift on Sunday, although plenty of snow remains at the base terminal. Sunday we took full advantage of the last day for the High Traverse by making five runs from various points along the ridge line. I skied a couple of runs from F Tree, a run down C.B’s, a run through Sun Bowl and one in the Big Bend area.
The spring corn seemed to get better with each new trip over these south and east facing slopes. Our return trip to Summit included a couple turns in Our Father. Overnight temperatures are still in the mid-thirties, thus the early morning skiing remain pretty good. Summit is the only lift operating until May 21. Squaw Valley plans to keep some lifts spinning unit Memorial Day with Mammoth open until July 4th. Saturday was a blue bird day and Sunday followed with the exception of a little overcast in the morning. I spied some real blue birds flying around the Upper Saddle area, a sure sign that spring has arrived.
Lake Tahoe is brimming full with smooth blue water, and all the tributaries flowing into Tahoe or into the Truckee River and surrounding lakes are gushing white water. Golf courses are opening in and around the area. Bike trails and hiking trails are passable at the lower elevation. Spring is in full swing in the mountains.
Enjoy your day. Andy
