Severe weather is creating havoc for skiers and snowboarders hoping to visit Tahoe ski resorts for President’s Day weekend. Due to heavy snow since Thursday afternoon and white-out conditions, Interstate-80 has been closed since Thursday night from Applegate to the Nevada border. No time been announced Friday (Feb. 15) for reopening. On Highway 50, the […]
Lightning shuts down Tahoe ski resorts
Severe weather conditions, highlighted by more than 1,000 lightning strikes in the region, shut down Tahoe ski resorts Thursday. The lightening, a rarity this time of year, took place over a 12-hour stretch in the Sierra and Western Nevada. Regardless of the time of year, when lightning strikes its best to quickly go indoors. Alpine […]
What level skier are you?
You have been skiing for a while at Tahoe ski resorts. But do you really know how good you can ski. Can you accurately pinpoint your ability level? The answer for many people is no, they can’t really access their skiing ability. Most skiers either classify themselves as a beginner, intermediate or expert. However, there […]
‘Hidden Heavenly’ a gem among Tahoe ski resorts
“Hidden Heavenly” is an apt term for a Tahoe ski resort that is more than meets the eye. Want to get in some extra runs at Heavenly Mountain Resort on a crowded Sunday? Get out of bed early, hop on the Gondola by 8:30 a.m., and be one of the first ones to point your […]
Nissan Rogue still top seller
There’s nothing spectacular about the Nissan Rogue. However, even though it’s a somewhat pedestrian compact crossover sport utility vehicle, it’s the top-selling vehicle in the Nissan fleet. How popular is the Rogue? Extremely popular. In 2018, Nissan reported sales of 412,110, the most since the Rogue debuted in fall 2007. Those numbers were no fluke. […]
Severe conditions close several Tahoe ski resorts
Several Tahoe ski resorts are closed Sunday due to large snow totals that hit the region Saturday. The extreme amount of snow, especially in a short period of time, is not always a good thing for skiing and snowboarding Lake Tahoe. Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows will be closed Sunday (Feb. 10) due to high […]
First fatality this season at Tahoe ski resort
The first fatality at a Tahoe ski resort took place Feb. 3 at Northstar California ski resort. The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man who died after a skiing accident as 30-year-old Andrew McDowell of Tahoe City. McDowell was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at Renown Regional Medical Center Sunday, Feb. […]
Blue Grass festival March 29-31 at Squaw Valley
The Winter Wonder Grass festival, a celebration of winter sports, bluegrass music and craft beer, will be held March 29-31 at Squaw Valley in North Lake Tahoe. The Winter Wonder Grass festival event will feature over 25 bluegrass and roots artists with headliners Greensky Bluegrass, Trampled by Turtles, Leftover Salmon and Sam Bush Band. The […]
More snow coming to Tahoe ski resorts
More snow is coming to Tahoe ski resorts – most likely 1-3 feet from storms that begin Friday evening. Do the delight of skiers and snowboarders, February has already been a huge month for snow at Tahoe ski resorts. The Tahoe Snow Report below indicates that nine of 14 Tahoe ski resorts have received 70 inches […]
Chevy Bolt still standout among electric vehicles
Even though last year’s sales were a significant drop off from 2017, the Chevy Bolt remains one of the stars in the all-electric vehicle category. The Bolt is a practical electric vehicle (EV) that’s designed for the masses. First and foremost, the four-door hatchback has an impressive range of 238 miles. It provides sufficient power […]