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 […]
8 Lake Tahoe ski resorts surpass 300-inch snow totals
Frequent snow storms throughout March has pushed eight Lake Tahoe ski resorts above the 300-inch mark for season snow totals. With “Miracle March” coming to a close this Saturday, season snow totals continue to climb, resulting in multiple powder days for skiers and snowboarders. Squaw Valley is reporting 388 inches of snow this season, topping the […]
Closing dates for Lake Tahoe ski resorts
Although considerable snow has fallen throughout March, many Lake Tahoe ski resorts will still be shutting down by mid-April, pulling down the curtain on their 2017-18 season. Kirkwood Mountain will be the first Lake Tahoe ski resort to close, its final day scheduled for Sunday, April 8. An additional six Lake Tahoe ski resorts, including […]