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By ccrossen | April 17, 2012

Warm temps have arrived. Really warm temps. Too warm. We’re in an extended hot spell right now, with temps inverted, and it’s not really freezing above 7,200′. Down lower we’re getting a weak freeze, maybe a few hours of below freezing temps from 4-7AM. The corn will have to wait for a bit. You can get some fun creamy turns, but you need to go early, and keep an eye out on the temps as they’re forecasted to keep rising and not freezing for the rest of the week. South facing slopes are not going to have much life. And the THs are melting out fast. Say your cold prayers. Beautiful out there though.

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squaw/alpine bc gates open

By ccrossen | April 16, 2012

Alpine Meadows and Squaw Valley, in conjunction with the USFS, are conducting a backcountry access pilot program that permits access to the backcountry terrain between the two resorts as of Tuesday, April 17. Once an individual leaves either boundary, he or she is on their own with no services provided. Should rescue become necessary, it is the responsibility of the Placer County Sherriff’s office. Backcountry access from Squaw Valley will be via one gate located approximately 100 yards West of the KT Saddle. From Alpine Meadows, skiers and riders can access the backcountry terrain to Squaw Valley from North Estelle Peak. Those with any questions should direct them to Ski Patrol at the top of KT-22 at Squaw or at the top of Summit Chair at Alpine. The gates may be closed at any time and access to the gates may be precluded by other mountain closures. This pilot program opens the access to the backcountry, thus permitting passage between the two resorts.

Please be aware:

Hiking is required with a substantial climb required to enter either resort.
Know how to use and carry an avalanche beacon, probe and shovel.
Alpine Tour or Telemark equipment and climbing skis are highly recommended.
There is no cell phone coverage in the area between the two resorts.
Be advised you entering United States Forest Service land.
The land to the East is private property (please, no trespassing)
The land to the West is wilderness (there is no way out)
The KT Gate provides access to Alpine Meadows with very limited downhill skiing/riding.
Partner up.
No rescue beyond this point â€“ YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN!

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pow cycle

By ccrossen | April 12, 2012

We’re into a nice April powder cycle right now: 6-18 inches during the past 24 hours. Backcountry is a little funky right now, lots of sloughing happening, so you need to manage your line accordingly. Not a huge deal right now, but if we get another 12-20″ it’s going to be very head’s up skiing out there. All this new snow is sitting on top of a very firm layer at most elevations, and the lower portion of the new snow is fairly dense, with lighter snow on top. Makes for some really fun smear/face shot turns, but it’s definitely moving around a bit. Keep an eye on how much snow we get this afternoon/evening, and plan accordingly. Forecast continues to call for another 24 inches by Saturday morning.

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pow cycle

By ccrossen | April 12, 2012

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more pow coming soon …

By ccrossen | April 10, 2012

Let’s keep it going! More snow on the way… 2-5 inches by Wds eve and 1-2 feet by Sat. morning, with the bulk of it arriving Thrs- Friday eve. Temps stay cold through the weekend. This may be the last decent producer of the season.

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