Do you know all the factors to consider when buying new skis? Below are some helpful tips for buying new skis. Assess Your Ability I had a friend who once bought a pair of performance skis that were much longer in length than he could handle. He would grow into them, he swore. He never […]
2019 Kia Sorento versatile SUV
There’s annually subtle changes to this popular family-friendly sport utility vehicle. Rarely does Kia fail to at least tweak the latest version of the Sorento. And that’s certainly the case with the 2019 Kia Sorento. It’s been refreshed and now offers an eight-speed automatic transmission for the V6, a revised exterior, and more standard features, […]
Ski during holidays with Olympian Jonny Moseley
The next several days provide a chance to ski and hangout with an Olympic champion – Jonny Moseley. Mosley will be skiing and mingling with guests at Squaw Valley on Dec. 26-28. He will be at Alpine Meadows Dec. 29-30. For more information on dates and times to ski or interact with Moseley, click here. […]
Christmas powder day at Tahoe ski resorts
Santa Claus delivered a timely batch of fresh snow on Christmas morning, making it a powder day at many Lake Tahoe ski resorts. A sizable snow storm came at a perfect time, since the busiest time of year at Lake Tahoe ski resorts is during the Christmas holidays. The latest snow insures good conditions throughout […]
Bill Hudson new Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows ski team director
Bill Hudson, a familiar Lake Tahoe ski athlete and coach, has been selected as the new Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows ski team program director. Hudson will assume the role immediately, overseeing operations and program direction for the Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows ski teams, which serve athletes across a variety of competitive snowsports disciplines. Hudson is an […]
Snow storm arriving Christmas Eve at Tahoe ski resorts
Santa Claus may be working his magic Christmas Eve. Christmas morning should be white with substantial amounts of fresh snow at Lake Tahoe ski resorts. A sizable snow storm could bring 12-18 inches of snow Christmas Eve at Lake Tahoe ski resorts. Opensnow California forecaster Bryan Allegretto believes the storm could bring 12-18 inches of […]
Tahoe ski resorts may receive 1-2 feet of snow
Another winter storm should arrive tonight at Lake Tahoe ski resorts, dropping perhaps 1-2 feet of snow. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Sacramento, skiers and snowboarders could receive an extra dose of winter cheer thanks to a weather system that could deliver 1 to 2 feet of snow by Monday morning (Dec. […]
Squaw Valley opens snowboard parks for kids
There were plenty of happy young snowboarders earlier this week when the new Burton Riglet Parks made their debut at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. Little shredders got their first turns in at the Riglet Park in the Squaw Kids designated learning area. The park at the Alpine Kids learning area will open as soon as […]
2019 Acura RDX still top-notch SUV
While the previous incarnation of the Acura RDX didn’t inspire great enthusiasm, one would never know it by the sales figures. Introduced halfway through 2006, the luxury midsize sport utility vehicle has gradually gained in popularity. In 2015 it exceeded the 51,000 mark for the first time in sales and those numbers were matched the […]
Tahoe Donner participating in National Learn to Ski or Snowboard Month
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort is participating in the National Learn to Ski or Snowboard Month, which takes place in January. Located at 11509 Northwoods Blvd. in Truckee, family-friendly Tahoe Donner will offer its Learn to Ski or Snowboard packages for $49 on January 14-17 and January 21-24. Tahoe Donner will also participate in the National Learn […]