Northstar California opened in November and today (April 15) will be offering skiing and snowboarding for the final time this season. Northstar California and seven other Lake Tahoe ski resorts will be closing Sunday in what was an up-and-down 2017-18 ski season. There was a promising start to this ski season with numerous openings in […]
Sugar Bowl ski resort adds Power Alliance for passholders
Sugar Bowl ski resort is Lake Tahoe is adding more value for is season passholders with access to the Power Alliance for the 2018-19 season. Starting next winter, Sugar Bowl Unrestricted season passholders for skiing and snowboarding will have access to the Powder Alliance, giving them three days at each participating resort where midweek tickets […]
Eight Lake Tahoe ski resorts closing this weekend
One ski resort has already shut down for the season and eight more Lake Tahoe ski resorts will close this weekend. Despite some fresh snow this week, Kirkwood Mountain will not reopen after being the first Lake Tahoe ski resort to close – April 8. Kirkwood will have plenty of company late Sunday afternoon (April […]
2018 Ford Mustang flexes its muscles
The Ford Mustang has truly been one of America’s iconic cars for the past 54 years. And with a purposeful new redesign three years ago, there’s little doubt that the Mustang has picked up some additional admirers. The winning formula for more than a half century remains unchanged: The Mustang is a fast muscle car […]
2018 Nissan Armada redesign a hit
Historically, changes have not been part of the playbook for the Nissan Armada. Too many years Nissan decided to stay put instead of making alterations on its full-size sport utility vehicle. And by doing nothing, Nissan was also doing nothing to grow its Armada sales. From 2004 to 2007 Nissan sold between approximately 31,600 to […]
Spring skiing a blessing at Northstar California
Siouxsie Jennett was comfortably basking in the sun on a late March afternoon, enjoying some well-deserved relaxation at the scenic Village at Northstar. While her three children were nearby playing, the Santa Barbara mom was resting on a comfortable deck chair, talking with a friend. Skiing was done for the day and it was kick-back […]
Sierra-at-Tahoe honoring Olympians Jamie Anderson, Maddie Bowman
U.S. Olympic teammates Jamie Anderson and Maddie Bowman will be honored Saturday (April 7) at Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort. Competing in slopestyle snowboarding, Anderson captured a gold medal at the PyeongChang Olympics in February. She also earned a silver medal in the Big Air competition. The gold medal was a repeat performance for Anderson, who also […]
Tahoe Donner will host Lake Tahoe premiere of ‘Return to Paradise’
Tahoe Donner will host the Lake Tahoe premiere of ‘Return to Paradise – A Skier’s Journey’ on Wednesday April 11. This inspirational film documents former champion freestyle skier Mike Vowels and his return to skiing 28 years after a paralyzing ski accident in 1985. The event begins at 7 p.m. at the Alder Creek Adventure […]
Heavenly, Homewood extend ski season
Thanks to the snowiest month of the season, both Heavenly Mountain and Homewood Mountain announced Tuesday that they would be extending their season by one week. With more than 12 feet of new snow received in March, Heavenly Mountain announced it would extend the season for skiers and snowboarders through Sunday, April 22. The original […]
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan enhanced by redesign
If the Volkswagen Tiguan didn’t interest you in the past, perhaps it’s time to take a second look. The Tiguan, a compact sport utility vehicle, is fully redesigned for 2018 and the changes are quite noticeable. The compact SUV class has widened and grown in stature since Tiguan joined the game nine years ago. A […]