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Andy Wertheim - Lake Tahoe Real Estate Agent, 150 Alpine Meadows Road, Alpine Meadows, CA (2026)

06/10/2026

I have a client looking for a home in Alpine Meadows with a garage. If you have one, please contact me.
I also have some medium and large Alpine Meadows Forever shirts available. If you did not get one the last time I had some inventory, let me know, and we can arrange to get you one.

Have a great day,
Andy

04/20/2026

Over the fence to the other side

With skis and boots in my car, I headed to the North Annex to meet friends. Our weather was so warm and beautiful when Alpine Meadows closed that I lost interest in skiing. It was time to put on shorts and my bike or pop the kayak into the lake. I was ready for a warm spring and early summer. Snow had completely disappeared from my property. As it turns out, the heavens were teasing us. 3 feet of snow fell just as I was getting ready to start hiking on lower-elevation trails. It looked like mid-winter once again. It was painful to look out my window and see the upper portion of Alpine Meadows with snow begging me to blemish its untouched surface. I did have brief thoughts of heading over to the North Annex to take advantage of the new snow, but the thought of fighting large crowds of skiers on minimal terrain did not sit right with me. It was not long before temperatures rose and rain washed away feet of the newly fallen snow. Not long ago, it snowed again. A couple of feet of snow fell again, but it melted relatively quickly. Dark skies and high winds kept me away from the new snow conditions.

It warmed up once again, and spring appeared to be making a comeback. Eventually, I decided to give it a try. If you like groomed slopes, it would have been enjoyable. If you like skiing with good friends, it was fun, but the conditions were rather firm on two of the mornings I skied at the upper portion of Palisades Tahoe.

The snow may have softened after I left, but it was rock hard during the morning hours. No people were skiing off piste. Today it was slightly different. The temperature was warmer, and the sun was shining. The groomed snow surface softened, offering some good spring snow. We were expecting clouds and cooler temperatures, but they held off, giving pleasant ski conditions.

I would have preferred to be at Alpine Meadows, given the conditions, because the skiing would have been more interesting. When all you have are a few groomed runs, Summit would have been better, but Siberia offered a limited amount of steepness, as did Shirley Lake. Why did we ride the Gold Coast so many times? In theory, we were waiting for conditions in Siberia and Shirley to soften. I attempted skiing moguls that were vacant of other participants. It does not take all that long for me to crave something other than a smooth surface. I did succeed in maneuvering the semi-frozen bumps, but it was not all that pleasant. It was one of those runs that makes a person feel good because they did it. The run was vacant of other skiers, which is something I appreciate.

We were lucky that the line for the Funitel was minimal, giving us plenty of room to stretch out on the ride both up and down. There were no lift lines this morning, which was a plus. We did enjoy several lift rides during the time we skied. More weather is on the way for tomorrow, with a foot of snow forecast. If nothing else, it will make the snow last just a little longer. Coverage on the upper mountain is quite good. We did not encounter many unmarked obstacles.

There was a good crowd enjoying the music on the patio in front of the KT Bass Bar on Saturday afternoon. Warm sunshine, a beer, good music, and a little dancing help me forget the short winter.

Enjoy your day.

Andy

04/07/2026

Coming soon:
If you are house hunting in Alpine, you might be interested in a couple of homes coming to market in the near future. A 3-bedroom, 2-bath with a 2-car garage for under one million. It is an older home that needs updating, but it has a garage. and a smaller darling home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths.

These are just properties you might want to keep in mind. If you would like additional information, send me an email:
[email protected]

Enjoy your day,

Andy

04/02/2026

Alpine is closed, but it sure looked pretty this morning.

03/30/2026

I just walked down the breezeway steps for the last time this season. Today was the last day for the public to ski at Alpine Meadows. Tomorrow, they will be open for employees to celebrate the end of the season.

It was a beautiful sunny day with temperatures more like May than March. Bare patches grew all day, making skiing down many trails nearly impossible. Of course, we had to try to pick our way down Fall Line to prove we could do it. Depending on the chosen path, we escaped without having to walk through the bushes. However, other attempts were not as successful. This was also true of our attempts at skiing Kangaroo Ridge. We found a way that required side-slipping into the Kangaroo Gully. Chicken Leg was well-cooked and was better left alone until next season. I did ski Yellow Trail. One could travel down the entire run, but rocks were hiding in the troughs of huge moguls. They became soft and slushy sometime after 11. A very slow skier could maneuver through the trail without gauging the base of his skis or his board.

Alpine Bowl was a zoo in the morning. It was groomed, but the narrow, firm path was too risky for our group. We did not want to collide with anyone on our last day of skiing. I did ski Wolverine and a lower portion of Sympathy. Both sported moguls, but both were enjoyable.

Sunspot required a map to locate a thin patch of snow to avoid a dead end. Tower 19 was pleasant enough.

The early morning did not offer many slopes to ski that were not frozen or overcrowded. It must have been 9:30 when we stopped at The Chalet to use the $20 food credit we received earlier in the morning. We sat in the sun, waiting for the slopes to soften while raising our glasses, toasting a successful but short season.

There was a party atmosphere on the main lodge deck all afternoon. A DJ played music until 2 pm, when “Bring Joy” began playing. I thought they were a wonderful way to end the season. Sunshine, good friends, a beer, and a little dancing brought the season to a close.

Management had a difficult job this season. Late snow, along with warm overnight temperatures, made it difficult to use the new snowmaking equipment that was installed last summer. The few days they were able to make snow helped keep a few trails well covered until just recently. Crews did a fantastic job harvesting snow, allowing ramps to be maintained and bare spots to be covered. We appreciated all the efforts to keep Sherwood, Lakeview, and Scott open when warm temperatures deteriorated snow coverage on a daily basis. Thank you to the lift operators who shoveled snow all day long to allow us to safely load lifts.

I am sad that the short season at Alpine Meadows is over, but that does not mean I did not share many wonderful memories with my ski buddies this season. Now I wait for snow to fall once again so we can begin creating many more memories.

Be happy and enjoy your day.

Andy

03/26/2026

I am short; there is no arguing about it. My wish would be to add 4 to 6 inches to my height, but that is not going to happen. The same is true of our ski season. The season at Alpine Meadows closes Sunday, March 29, 2026. This has been one of the shortest seasons I can remember. Perhaps it is actually the shortest on record. Like my height, there is nothing we can do about it. The season cannot be extended due to a lack of snow and higher temperatures. We may receive some precipitation this coming week, but it will not be enough to allow the reopening of Alpine Meadows. Most likely, the precipitation will be rain or wet snow. It will not help the situation. The season started late and ended early, but I am still thankful for the many days we did ski. There were rainy days that I was not excited about, and there were windy days that limited operations. Of course, there were hot days that shortened the season. I find myself thinking about places I never skied this year that I have always skied a few times a year. Perhaps it was my fault that I missed these areas, but they were also limited on many days due to conditions. I am looking forward to next year with a smile on my face and dreams of skiing an entire mountain filled with powder one day and cold-packed winter snow on many other days. The season will be long with plenty of spring days to satisfy those who crave corn.

Before we talk about today’s conditions, you should know that the Base to Base Gondola will not be operational after this Sunday, the 29th. In addition, the Mountaineer and inter-mountain shuttles will be closed as of the 29th. What about the locker room? The locker room will be open 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after lift operations on the Palisades at Tahoe side of the mountain. It has been suggested that you retain your gear at home if you plan to ski more than a few days at the northern annex. The final day of the season for the northern annex is to be determined, but the hope is that it will remain open until the end of April. Coming within a month are your locker renewal notices. Keep your eyes open for the email link that will be provided at some point in time within the next month. You will have a month to decide if you want a locker for next season. If you move forward with your decision to renew, you will be given a $200 credit toward the new price being offered. Something tells me the price will be higher. Can you have a locker in Olympic Valley for the rest of the season? NO!

Is anyone thinking of being wedded at the base of the mountain? Alpine Meadows is offering a venue for your wedding and catering on the deck. I just thought I would mention it.

Alpine Bowl, Dance Floor, Charity, and Weasel were groomed overnight. I think Werner’s was also groomed, but it looked more like rain ruts than a smooth corduroy surface. The early morning laps sported more firm conditions than soft spring snow. The skier’s left of Alpine Bowl was softer than the rest. Rock Garden and Dance Floor were soft and smooth on the first lap, but Werner’s and Charity were bulletproof for a while. The available territory for smoothly groomed runs is down to just a few trails. The rest have moguls of various sizes that tend to soften after 11 unless they are in direct sun.

We gently skied Sunspot and Tower 19 this morning, praying that we would not hit hidden rocks. This is getting more difficult each day. I skied Wolverine at 10ish and found spring moguls to the skier’s left of the main run. Anything in the shade was nicely frozen and chunky. Later, the south side of Wolverine softened, offering spring snow with large moguls and hidden obstacles. I enjoyed Pygmy Forest located under the Alpine Bowl Chair later in the morning and medium Yellow, which is basically the lower portion of High Yellow Face. Terry’s Return was okay, but bushes are showing, and care is needed when making the transfer from Alpine Bowl to Terry’s. Charity and Werner’s are growing larger bare patches daily and melting to the point where hidden rocks are now showing. We skied Weasel and East Creek. They remain pretty well-covered runs that were groomed and should hold up until Sunday. The Alpine crew has been doing a phenomenal job of harvesting snow to keep access to the lifts open. This is not an easy job, and they are just about out of snow for the harvesting operation.

Ladies Slalom and Fall Line are history for this year. It is possible to step your way through Chicken Leg, but I would not advise it. Yellow Trail was pleasant around 11:30 if you like moguls with rocks hiding behind them. The base of Scott Chair says a lot. Trails are narrow and dangerous when too many people are using them. Ski slowly and enjoy each turn between now and the end of the season. TLC, Roundhouse, and Summit are the only lifts running at Alpine.

Enjoy your day.

Andy

03/25/2026

A good place to begin today’s report is the reserve parking requirement applied to weekends and holidays. The news is simple: no parking reservations are required for this weekend.

I was not on the hill at 9 am this morning, so I cannot tell you if the surface was firm from a low overnight temperature of 41 degrees or if it was soft and mushy for the first few runs. It appeared that Alpine Bowl was groomed, but Wolverine and the rest of the upper mountain had been left ungroomed. There was a slight breeze at the top of the Summit Chair when I arrived at 10:15. The 26-mile-per-hour breeze felt good as the temperature was already 46 degrees and climbing quickly. Riding up the Summit Chair gave me an idea of the expanding bare areas.

Kangaroo Ridge looks just about cut off from the rest of the world. There was a narrow strip of snow crossing the drainage that allowed a skier to return to Sandy’s Corner and the base of the Summit Chair. If you miss this strip of snow or do not see it from the ridge line, then you have to remove your skis and walk down or hike back to a place where you can cross. I did see someone standing totally confused on the ridge, not knowing where to go, as dirt surrounded her.

The road between the base of Wolverine and Werner’s Schuss requires careful movement, as a couple of large bare spots appeared overnight. Yellow Trail can still be skied, but a skier needs to keep to the right of the run to avoid finding themselves at a dead end. Ladies' Slalom is done for the season. Charity was not terribly bare, but rocks were hiding on the last drop down toward Sandy’s Corner and the intersection with Werner’s Schuss.

Weasel Trail appeared to be well covered, as did the entry to TLC. Alpine’s crew found snow to create a ramp for access to the lift. Two days ago, access was down to the bare minimum. Red Ridge and Dance Floor are still in pretty good condition. I thought Alpine Bowl, Wolverine, and D8 were in reasonable condition, given the warmth we are enduring. Where did I enjoy my time the most?

By the time I was on the mountain, conditions were in full spring mode. Runouts were sticky, but most of the rest of the sloped areas of the mountain were filled with wet spring corn and moguls. I thoroughly enjoy slushy spring moguls because you can maneuver over and around them very slowly. It is easy to control your speed in these conditions. Wolverine was delightful, as the moguls were not too large. Sunspot was also just about perfect when I skied it. However, you really need to keep your eyes open and ski the right side of the run. There are plenty of bare spots to avoid. The south side of Wolverine is peppered with large moguls, but the snow looked okay from the chair (not any large bare spots). The wiggle that existed on the south side of Wolverine is no longer skiable. D8 looked good, but I did not get to it today. I did ski Pygmy Forest and High Yellow. I really enjoyed the soft moguls in these areas. They were in near-perfect spring condition at about 11:30. The only runs open at the time I skied were Wolverine Bowl, Wolverine Saddle, and Alpine Bowl. Lower Saddle and Keyhole have been open the past couple of days, but they were closed today. The same is true of Beaver and beyond. If we had a deeper base with the same warm conditions, I would be a happy camper.

Enjoy your day.

Andy

03/23/2026

As the season comes to an end, you might want to start thinking about next winter season. A few people have asked me about ski leases for next season, but I am not handling rentals anymore. However, I am happy to pass along information should anyone have a property they would like to lease next season.
What about purchasing a place now so you can take advantage of our awesome summers before stepping back into bindings? My friends who own unit #2 at the Alpine Meadows Condominium Development would really love to sell before next winter. 3 bedrooms plus a loft with 3 bathrooms. Furnishings included. It comes with a one-car garage. This upper-level unit has a vaulted ceiling and beautiful views. If you are looking, throw us an offer.
I also have friends with a 3-bedroom home that includes a 2-car garage. It is on the fixer-upper side of the fence, but it will be priced to sell. Contact me if you have any interest.

After making a few turns on the mountain this weekend, it will be time to turn to summer. Paved bike trails are clear of snow, waterways are flowing as if it were May, the Lake is begging to feel the bottom of kayaks and paddleboards, and some trails are slowly opening up. Most of the trails will have some snow remaining in shaded areas, but they should be easily traversed on foot.

Enjoy your day.

Andy

03/22/2026

It was all about snow golf today. Something like 250 people signed up to play snow golf this morning. Golfers teed off from the top of the Summit Chair and attempted to land a tennis ball as close to the cup as possible. I am not sure how many bull's-eyes they set up, but there were a number of them between the top of Summit and the Chalet. Winners were announced at a deck party on The Chalet patio. Many golfers were dressed up in costumes, adding to the party atmosphere.

Everyone I spoke to seemed to have had a wonderful time.

Those not playing golf were out in the warm sun skiing. Grooming is getting more difficult each day for employees attempting to smooth out the previous day's ruts and bumps created by skiers. The first runs this morning were more like a roller coaster ride than a flat corduroy surface. Ridges between each groomer’s pass up the mountain left good-sized bumps to ride over and gouges in the snow. The conditions made for a rough ride down the slopes. It did not take long for skiers to smooth out the irregularities, but the first couple of trips down the mountain were challenging. The main portion of Alpine Bowl and Wolverine remains in reasonable condition. However, wandering off onto trails that were covered a couple of days ago creates a treasure hunt for skiers. Between turns, I find myself hunting for rocks and bushes. It has become difficult to locate trails that do not continue to the bottom without requiring skiers to step over short patches of dirt.

Off-piste, where skiers have not passed in numbers, you will find suncups and sticky mushy snow, especially in the late morning and early afternoon.

North-facing slopes have been firm in the mornings, but by noon, they soften into nice corn snow. D7 and D8 are examples that ski well in the late morning and early afternoon. The same is true for the Palisades area. The lower section of High Yellow remains rather smooth with a corn-like surface. It is getting more difficult to access the area with the melting snow, but it is still available for those seeking a steeper trail.

It was warm, dirt patches are increasing in size each day, and lifts are closing for the season. Meadows did not run today, and neither did Kangaroo. It appears Yellow Chair is also done for the season. Basically, we are left with TLC, Roundhouse, and Summit. The entry to TLC is barely covered and will become a dirt patch if more snow is not found to hide the earth.

I do not mean to be so negative because we are still having fun finding good corn snow on limited slopes, but time is ticking before this season at Alpine Meadows comes to an end.

In addition to the golf festival, music was played on the main lodge deck this afternoon. Between 2 and 5, Boot Juice entertained us. Sitting in the sun with a beverage or dancing to the music was a great way to end the day.

Enjoy your day.

Andy

03/21/2026

After the first run of the morning, a T-shirt was all that was required on this warm day in Tahoe. By later in the afternoon, temperatures hovered in the upper 60s. I am talking about temperatures reaching 68 degrees.

Melting continues, and spaces continue to expand between patches of snow. The ski track we use to access Summit Chair from Tiegel Trail was still useable, but a short walk over dirt is now required to complete the shortcut to Summit Chair.

Looking at Scott Peak and the Lakeview trails from Ward Peak, it is easy to see why both lifts are not turning.

Grooming is becoming more difficult each day as the snow pack becomes thinner and thinner. Grooming tends to expose Mother Earth when the snowpack is reduced to near nothing. Wolverine and Sunspot were not groomed this morning. Each sported moderately sized moguls. The slopes were barely firm at the ringing of the bell this morning. Oh! I forgot that Summit was on hold this morning until about 9:30. Once we were up on top of the mountain, it became obvious that slushy conditions with deep skier tracks would soon appear. I did enjoy Tower 19 and Sunspot early on in the day. Soon after, Yellow Trail and Ladies Slalom softened, creating a little diversity for those of us that are becoming bored with turning on soft, deep corduroy. I thought Wolverine was just right near the 11am hour. Just a few minutes later, the left side of D8 turned to lovely corn snow. Every slope requires wide-open eyes because dirt and rocks are hiding on the back side of moguls.

I have been looking down at The Face from Summit Chair for days, wondering if I could make it down without looking like a total fool. Today the slope softened, and I thought it was time to give it a try. In short, I hoped that no one was watching me. It was a pitiful performance. Basically, the moguls are gigantic and not rounded. I felt as though I was trying to ski the Himalayas. Huge, steep-angled mountains separated by wandering valleys.

A friend of mine skied later in the afternoon and reported that D8 got better and lower Palisades and lower High Yellow Face were pretty damn good.

If you are out on the hill this weekend, please hold down your speed and stay in control. These conditions can easily catch an edge and send you to the ER with a knee injury or, worse, send you flying into another person. The limited areas available create rather dangerous conditions.

People that were not on the slopes or quit early were out enjoying the better weather. Tomorrow there will be lots of activity at Alpine Meadows, including snow golf, an after-party at The Chalet, and a good band on the deck of the main lodge.

Wear sunscreen and enjoy the weekend.

Enjoy your day.

Andy

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