This Film About a 40-Year-Old Avalanche Helped Me Process My Own Trauma
The new documentary ‘Buried’ looks back at 1982 tragedy at Alpine Meadows ski resort, and finds lessons that are as relevant as ever about surviving a traumatic event
Alpine Meadows
Alpine Meadows
Get Lost—or Found—at Lake Tahoe’s Mega Resorts and Quirky Mom-and-Pop Hills
A lake studded by ski resorts, both bucket-list destinations and quirky hills, presents the opportunity to find just the vibe you're seeking.
After Developing the First Freeride Ski 30 Years Ago, Mike Hattrup is Still Working Towards Perfection
In 1991, Mike Hattrup tested the original K2 Extreme at Squaw Valley. Now, Hattrup returns to California to develop the next Fischer Ranger ski.
Summer Resort Guide: California
The coast is nice, but the mountains really shine during summertime in California.
Summer in the Mountains: Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Calif.
Every skier in California knows bigger is better, and that rings true during summertime at Squaw Alpine.
Season Pass Roundup 2015-16
Find your ski pass for next season—and the best deals—here.
How to Ski Alpine Meadows
In Alpine Meadows' Pacific Crest North Bowls, a little bit of effort leads to unlimited—and untracked—rewards.
Californication
One editor's maiden voyage to the Golden State, told in mediocre iPhone shots.
Epic and Mountain Collective Passes Add to their Rosters
Eldora joins Vail’s Epic pass while Mountain Collective adds Mammoth, Snowbird, and Whistler Blackcomb.
New Five-Resort $349 Pass
Come Hither: Alta, Aspen, Jackson and Squaw/Alpine team up.
Tahoe Lodging: Stanford Alpine Chalet
The closest lodging to Alpine Meadows Ski Area.
Tahoe Lodging: Cedar House Sport Hotel
A green hotel in Truckee that has ski lockers, cooking classes, and allows dogs.
Where to Eat in Tahoe: Plump Jack Cafe
Located at the base of Squaw Valley, Plump Jack serves local, gourmet, and organic foods.
Where to Eat in Tahoe: The Dam Café
Find the best breakfast burrito in Tahoe City here.
Where to Eat in Tahoe: Garwoods and Riva Grill
For steak, lake views, and fruity cocktails, head to Garwoods on Tahoe's north shore, or Riva Grill, on the south shore.
Where to Eat in Tahoe: Wild Cherries
Need a coffee fix in Truckee? Head to Wild Cherries, which is owned by a former Olympic skier.
Where to Eat in Tahoe: Tacos Jalisco
Find Truckee's best tacos in a hole-in-the-wall behind 7-11.
High Fives Foundation Reaches Out to Winter Athletes
In 2006, Roy Tuscany suffered a life-altering spinal injury in a fall on Mammoth Mountain. Four years later, he’s back on skis and helping others return to the slopes through his nonprofit and a partnership with CR Johnson’s family. By Olivia Dwyer
Skiing the Sidecountry
Explore open bowls and unmapped trails inside the resort, then dive into untamed descents just beyond the ropes. Your next big adventure is...
Jamaica’s One and Only Olympic Skier, Ready for Glory
Errol Kerr still laughs at jokes about lucky eggs, but he is all business when it comes to being the best in the world at skiercross. This week, he’s heading to Vancouver for his first visit to the Winter Olympic Games. By Olivia Dwyer
Weekends: Tahoe City, Calif.
Indulge your simple pleasures at this quiet North Shore sleeper.
Alpine Meadows Turns a Groomer into a Rolling Stage
Just in time for 2010, California's Alpine Meadows Ski Area is getting hammered with snow and is debuting a high-tech snow cat turned mobile entertainment system with a 210-square-foot stage. The machine will be unveiled at noon on December 31.
Tahoe Gets Dumped On
The latest storm has pummeled Tahoe resorts and is currently heading east, with blizzard warnings through Utah and Colorado. Jeremy Benson gives us a powder-day update from Alpine Meadows, California.
Ultimate Guide to Tahoe: Essay
With some 24,000 acres of lift-serviced terrain, 160 lifts and 15 ski areas overall, the Tahoe Basin is the stuff that skiers' dreams are made of.
Anatomy: Alpine Meadows' Estelle Bowl
While technically inbounds, Estelle Bowl feels as close to backcountry as you can get at a ski resort. Ride the Summit Six chair, then take the ridgeline traverse to the north past two other bowls to reach Estelle, which offers sheltered north-facing trees, wide-open powder shots, and 45-degree spines.
Resort Awards-Best Backcountry Access: Jackson Hole, Wyoming
With the exception of Whistler Blackcomb, no other resort comes close to matching Jackson for easy access to back- and sidecountry lines.
Bear Naked Freebies at Tahoe Resorts
Bear Naked Foods will be giving away free samples of their all-natural granola and trail mixes at various Tahoe resorts this March.
Winter's Basecamp: Reno-Tahoe
Highest Concentration of Ski Resorts and All Within Reach
40 Years of Drinking Around Lake Tahoe
As a Skiing Magazine contributor for over 40 years, Phil DuBois has had his share of adventures in the dives of Tahoe.
SKI Magazine: September 2008
Find everything from the September issue here: 2009 Buyers Guide, Tahoe Weekends, Deep Aspen, Charms of Woodstock, and more.
Trying Times: Ski Town Tapas
Sample the menu with tapas at these high-country hotspots.
Best Resorts for Backcountry Access: 2008-09
Check out The Editors's author page.
Easy Spring Weekends
Check out The Editors's author page.
Stretch Your Season
Check out The Editors's author page.
Homewood Mountain Resort, CA
Check out Paul Tolme's author page.
Spring Pass Deals
Travel
Halfway to Kirkwood
Online Exclusive
Tahoe
Travel
Great Deals: Far West
Features
Premature Puking
Cold Front
Full Throttle: California
Adventure
Skogen Sprang: Born-Again Skier
Face Shots
Golf and Gamble
Features
The Power Payoff
Fitness
The Cottage Inn
Every epic ski day deserves a storybook ending. And since epic ski days abound in Tahoe, you may want to book a night at The Cottage Inn, just to be safe.
By the Numbers: December 2002
By the numbers
THE INSIDE LINE: Sierra at Tahoe, CA
Travel Pacific
What's New: Pacific
Features
Kicking Horse: Almanac
Features
SKI Deals 2002: Far West
Features
Top 100 Instructors: FAR WEST
Features
Carolyn Keigley
Features
Booming Ski Country
Features
My Life List
Mountain Life
Good Turns
Vibe
Your Year To Summer Ski?
From the Top
Top 25 Skiers: Kent Kreitler
Face Shots
Buried Alive, Part 2
Features
The 1999 SKIING 100
Instruction
Tahoe Top Dogs
Travel