Whitewolf here we come! Alpine + Squaw. Dreams can come true.

[ilikecandy]

has anyone ever been busted in geo bowl? i'm pretty firmly anti-poach, but even i've been in there a few times. meanwhile nobody's getting whitewolf at least until troy gets involved, and the only other bc off squaw that i'm interested in (the oh shit bowl off the back of tower 1) theres a good chance it will be closed due to avy concerns

in the end, this seems to be very bad news for anyone who skis alpine, and especially to those who buy both passes every year anyway

[Hugh Conway]

Need a 4-lane tunnel connecting the base areas for the Range Rovers and Subarus.

[Flexon Phil]

I don't think there will any doubt that this is inevitable. IMHO, things will stay the status quo for the upcoming season with just the announcement of the purchase. I would b't be surprised if they kept the passes separate for this season. On the other hand....It could be interesting info for them to see how many Squaw pass holders skied A-Meadows and vise-versa. Does anyone have any idea if the pass scanners at each resort can read the other ones tickets/pass? The Whitewolf part might be a couple of months behind and I don't think any way could the lift be ready for this season.

[The Dad]

The Dad - Can you elaborate on what Patrol has said re this (e.g. timeframe, steps, etc)?

They said they were in the process of drafting a backcountry access policy. Timeframe was not specific, but was not to be 2010-11.

Does anyone have any idea if the pass scanners at each resort can read the other ones tickets/pass?

I don't know for sure, but the fact that the passes interfere with each other suggests that they're sufficiently similar. Both use RFID.

The Whitewolf part might be a couple of months behind and I don't think any way could the lift be ready for this season.

I doubt they could get insurance sign-off for a lift built by an entity with no track record. One word: Yan.

[Powdurr]

Linking these two resorts is so logical it's not funny

Wait, are you serious?

[Hugh Conway]

I doubt they could get insurance sign-off for a lift built by an entity with no track record. One word: Yan.

Wouldn't that one word be an entity that had a kinda long and shitty track record?

[splat]

Only if you don't mind the quad in front of you landing in your lap.
Is WW a fixed grip?

[Hugh Conway]

Only if you don't mind the quad in front of you landing in your lap.

Are she and her friends cute?

[splat]

Yeah, you'll be a hit with your 'lil Rascal scooter rack already mounted on the Prius.

[freshies]

hmmm, if this really happens that would be sweet. i hope they would essentially leave alpine as "alpine" (for now) and make squaw passes good @ alpine this season. longer term a gondi connecting the two and/or white wolf access would be sweet.

but i would give it all up for simple bc access from squaw por favor.

[irul&ublo]

If it happens, don't be surprised if the fairly reasonable price for season passes goes away

[The Dad]

Wouldn't that one word be an entity that had a kinda long and shitty track record?

Actually, they were okay until the detachables and gondolas (gondolae?). But my point was more that the risk of lift injuries and deaths is now quite clear and sufficiently recent that it would be difficult to insure a new company.

Is WW a fixed grip?

There isn't yet a cable, so it's hard to say.

If it happens, don't be surprised if the fairly reasonable price for season passes goes away

Depends. Chronologically, Alpine appeared to reduce its price in response to Squaw's drastic reduction. But I'm not sure that Squaw implemented the reduction to compete with Alpine.

My money says there'd be some increase in price, but probably to something closer to the pre-reduction prices at Alpine than at Squaw. And probably some savings vs., say, an "unfiltered" Alpine pass plus a Squaw "gold" pass.

[ilikecandy]

Only if you don't mind the quad in front of you landing in your lap.
Is WW a fixed grip?

you say that as if chairs falling off isnt relatively commonplace at squaw

[TahoeJ]

I'd expect a small increase in season passes, but not much. You have to figure they'll keep most of the current Squaw and Alpine passholders and probably steal a good number away from Vail (northstar/heavenly). Their likely goal is to become a Whistler / Blackcomb type destination and pull in a lot of money from tourists both in the Bay Area and all over the world. So I'd expect a bigger increase on regular lift tickets... which is where resorts really make their money anyway (along with concessions, etc. of course and leaving real estate out of the discussion).

[supermodel159]

Any updates on this project? When can I buy my time share?

side note: Damn Casey, nice shot

[The Dad]

That is fucking gorgeous.

[enlosandes]

Here is yesterday at Alpine Meadows, still some turns to be had

[skier666]

Just above Red Dog Ridge....so actually pretty close to Whitewolf, heh

[HiGrade1]

gotta love the pine!

[splat]

That looks nice.

Those dogs look like they're waiting for someone to come flying through those trees and rocks.

Here is yesterday at Alpine Meadows, still some turns to be had

[enlosandes]

That looks nice.

Those dogs look like they're waiting for someone to come flying through those trees and rocks.

The doggies were on fire, as there were a lot more squirrels, birds and other curios things than normal ski tours. Gotta love Tahoe Summer Skiing.

[bodywhomper]

Their likely goal is to become a Whistler / Blackcomb type destination and pull in a lot of money from tourists both in the Bay Area and all over the world.

they gotta figure out the transit thing.....

[TahoeJ]

This reminds me, are they still talking about doing ski trains from SF to North Tahoe?

*cringes*

they gotta figure out the transit thing.....

[Hugh Conway]

This reminds me, are they still talking about doing ski trains from SF to North Tahoe?

Wow! I wish someone had thought of that before! PM Alpinedad, he's current with all things mountain.

[splat]

He's on the phone with Warren Buffet right now...