The 2019-20 ski season kicked off Friday (Oct. 11) in Colorado, where Arapahoe Basin Ski Area was the first resort to open in North America. It could be the case of a little one-upmanship by Arapahoe Basin. The resort made the announcement after learning that nearby Keystone Resort was planning to open Saturday, Oct. 12. […]
Honda Pilot debuts Black Edition
If black happens to be an appealing color, consider going with the upgraded Black Edition trim of the 2020 Honda Pilot. What’s not to like for black-preference car shoppers? The Pilot has a captivating all-black theme that includes a black grille, tailgate badges and black-painted 20-inch alloy wheels. The interior is quite fashionable, featuring red […]
Mt. Rose airing Winterland ski movie
In anticipation of the upcoming 2019-20 ski season, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe will host the premiere of Winterland, the new feature-length ski and snowboard film from Teton Gravity Research. Mt. Rose will air Winterland on Thursday, Oct. 10 at Upstairs at Greater Nevada Field in Reno. A celebration of ski and snowboard culture, Winterland highlights […]
Squaw Valley gets 4 inches of snow
Ski season in Lake Tahoe still lies on the horizon. However, snow has already arrived for many Lake Tahoe ski resorts. One of those resorts is Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. The snowstorm that came through the Sierra this past weekend (Sept. 28-29) dropped a total of 4 inches of snow on Squaw Valley and neighboring […]
Lexus IS 350 needs more performance
Looks can sometimes be deceiving. A first glance at the attractive 2019 Lexus IS 350 made us think this would be a luxury sedan with lots of power. Wrongo!! The IS 350 scores points in a number of areas, but performance isn’t one of them. And that’s a little perplexing because the engine seemingly has […]
Vail Resorts announces new Kirkwood GM
There’s a new person at the top at Kirkwood Mountain ski resort. Vail Resorts, Inc. announced this week that Matt Jones will be the new Vice President and General Manager for Kirkwood Mountain. Jones replaces Tom Fortune, who now oversees Heavenly Mountain Resort and will be relocating from Colorado to the Tahoe region. Vail Resorts […]
Sugar Bowl makes improvements for 2019-20 season
There are a number of things that are new as Sugar Bowl ski resort in Lake Tahoe prepares for the 2019-20 season. This summer, Sugar Bowl continued to invest capital dollars to enhance the guest experience for the 2019-20 winter season and beyond. On-mountain and base area projects include a new covered surface lift for […]
Lexus ES 300h goes long distance
What better way to save a little money on a road trip than to drive a hybrid that can really max out the distance for one tank of gas. Being capable of going more than 550 miles before a fill-up was one primary reason we loved driving the 2018 Lexus ES 300h on a recent […]
Diamond Peak ski resort Tahoe’s hidden gem
For more than 50 years, Diamond Peak Ski Resort has been offering a family-friendly atmosphere that distinguishes itself from many of Lake Tahoe’s larger ski resorts. During its 53 winters of operations, conveniently located Diamond Peak has been offering family fun at a ski resort that is perfect for beginners, offers challenging terrain for more […]
What’s new at Homewood Mountain
What’s new at Homewood Mountain Resort? Expanded snowmaking and grooming are among the improvements at Homewood Mountain for the 2019-20 season. With the 2019-20 season on the horizon, Homewood Mountain is putting out the word that it has invested in its snowmaking and grooming capabilities, has new food offerings at its South Base, and has […]