Good info.
I haven't been to Alpine in years but I'll heading up there soon

 

take that back, ill be at Alpine Meadows tomorrow. swing through! first round on me!

 

boreal isnt the closest coming from the south bay...Sierra is just as close...but if your a park guy then Boreal is worth the cheap price.

Tho Sierra is only $59 if youre under 23 which is good bang for your buck.

plus going to any north lake resort ads another 40 miles or so just because you have to head north more

 

FWIW, you can but tickets at REI for $66 for Squaw! One hell of a deal compared to $84 at the resort. I think they have deals for other resorts too.

-Brian

 

Well, it's actually $68, but still one hell of a deal for Squaw! Here's the skinny for those interested...

http://www.slidingonthecheap.com/deals/rei.shtml

-Brian

 

Cool info guys, thanks. Still not sure what the driver has decided yet, will let you guys know

 

The really nice thing about the Squaw passes (not sure about the others) is that you get the ticket at REI and just walk straight onto the lift.

-Brian

 

Boreal sucked I'll explain later

 

They call it boring hill for a reason. Go to Northstar...or maybe Homewood midweek for some killer views of the lake...

 

I wouldnt recommend kirkwood for a first timer. There are too few green runs, boreal would be a fine place to learn, lots of other noobs to laugh at along with youself.

 

I beg to differ. I learned the little that I know at Kirkwood. The Timber Creek area was voted one of the best beginners areas a few years back.

http://www.californiasnow.com/press_release.asp?id=34

 

I knew there was a reason I didn't offer advice right away.

Seriously though, sorry to hear that things didn't turn out better for y'all.