The Jaguar 2019 Jaguar F-Pace has some unique qualities, but there’s one quality most people would not expect. It’s a sport utility vehicle that has two fuel-efficient diesel engines – that’s right, diesel engines. The base model four-cylinder offers a diesel option and so does the S model trim that features a supercharged 3.0-liter, V6. […]
Squaw Valley begins snowmaking
Cold evenings have returned to the Lake Tahoe region. And Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is taking advantage of it, announcing late last week it had begun snowmaking operations. “Temperatures have dropped low enough for us to officially kick off snowmaking at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows,” spokesperson Liesl Hepburn wrote in an email. “We made […]
Ford Edge a SUV trendsetter
The Ford Edge was one of the initial crossover sport utility vehicle leaders and a dozen years later it’s still going strong. When first introduced in 2007, the Edge was indeed on the cutting edge. It was a competent midsize crossover that became one of the industry’s trailblazers as SUVs veered away from being truck-based […]
Sugar Bowl, Mt. Rose hiring for ski season
Sugar Bowl and Mt. Rose ski resorts are currently hiring for the 2019-20 ski season. Located on Donner Summit, Sugar Bowl offers the closest skiing and snowboarding to Sacramento and the Bay Area, and is easily accessible from Interstate-80 at the Norden exit. Just 25 minutes from Reno, Mt. Rose is located in Nevada near […]
Arapahoe Basin first North American ski resort opening
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 […]