Skiers and snowboarders who stay away from busy ski resorts on weekends might want to look into this latest deal from Palisades Tahoe. Palisades Tahoe is bringing back its Midweek Season Pass for the first time in more than 10 years, giving skiers and riders a way to enjoy unlimited weekday access. Starting at $699, the […]
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Palisades Tahoe kicks off Saturday’s Western States 100
An estimated 370 runners from around the world will gather at Palisades Tahoe on Saturday morning (June 27) for the start of the 53rd Western States 100 endurance run. The grueling race starts at Palisades Tahoe and finishes at Placer High School in Auburn. The course covers 100.2 miles and features an astounding 18,000 feet […]
Heavenly summer activities are numerous
Although historically many ski resorts go into hibernation and are ignored after the final lift has been shut down for the season, that’s certainly not the case at Heavenly ski resort in Lake Tahoe. In fact, there’s much more to do in the summer months on Heavenly’s scenic mountain than anytime during ski season. With […]
Summer activities at Northstar, Kirkwood ski resorts
The snow is gone and there’s no more skiing or riding at Northstar and Kirkwood ski resorts. However, that doesn’t mean the two Vail Resort properties in Lake Tahoe are shut down until ski season returns. Both Tahoe ski resorts have summer activities that will have guests returning to the resorts for something different. Below […]
Mammoth Mountain ski resort closes for season
The 2025-26 ski season is officially over in California. The curtain came down on the season Sunday (June 7) with the last day of skiing and riding at Mammoth Mountain, the final major resort open in the U.S. However, there are two ski resorts still open (see below). Palisades Tahoe outlasted all other Tahoe ski resorts, […]
Heavenly ski resort names Trent Poole new general manager
There is new leadership at Heavenly ski resort in Lake Tahoe, one of three Vail Resorts in the Tahoe region. Heavenly announced Thursday (May 28) that Trent Poole has been appointed Vice President and General Manager of the South Lake Tahoe ski resort. He brings more than 21 years of experience to one of Tahoe’s most scenic […]
Toyota Sequoia still has issues
An overdue redesign three years ago might have saved the Toyota Sequoia from extinction. Dwindling sales hit an all-time low of 5,313 in 2022 for the full-size, truck-based SUV. The redesign came a year later and the results were significant as sales climbed to 26,186 in 2025, the most since 2008. Despite the all-around improvements, […]
Check out what U.S. ski resorts still open
A dismal 2025-26 ski season regarding snow totals is coming to a close throughout the U.S. Palisades Tahoe is the only Tahoe ski resort still open. It will be shutting down its lifts Sunday, May 24. Four other U.S. ski resorts are heading toward the finish line as well. One of those four remaining open […]
Genesis G90 true luxury sedan
Established a little more than a decade ago, the Genesis brand has carved out a niche in the luxury division. While the numbers aren’t staggering, Hyundai’s luxury division went over 1 million in global sales by late 2023 and it continues to find a foothold among powerhouse luxury companies like Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Audi, BMW, Cadillac, […]
Sugar Bowl selling historic gondola chairs
A chance to own a piece of history is being made available by Sugar Bowl ski resort, which is selling gondola chairs that have been used by the resort for more than four decades. Sugar Bowl is offering a limited release of our now decommissioned gondola cabins – an iconic part of the mountain experience […]