It was a qualifying session and U.S. snowboarding icon Shaun White had already reached the goal: qualifying for the finals. But Tuesday at the PyeongChang Olympics, White wanted more. He was anxious to also send a definitive message that he was back. That’s right, “The Flying Tomato” is back, evidenced by the way he was […]
Olympic commentary: Jamie Anderson overcame severe conditions to capture gold
Conditions were so treacherous that many women were enraged that the slopestyle snowboarding event wasn’t canceled Monday at the PyeongChang Olympics. But once the decision was made, U.S. snowboarder Jamie Anderson wasn’t among the dissenters. Anderson simply gritted her teeth, took some deep breaths, and did what she always does – remain calm and focused […]
Eight Tahoe skiers, riders at PyeongChang Olympics
There are eight Lake Tahoe area skiers and snowboarders who are among the possible medal winners at the PyeongChang Olympic Winter Games. Among the participants at PyeongChang will be three gold medal winners from the 2014 Winter Olympics – David Wise, Maddie Bowman and Jamie Anderson. While the eight Tahoe-Reno athletes made the Winter Games, […]
2018 Mazda CX-3: Subcompact SUV or hatchback?
My first thought after seeing the 2018 Mazda CX-3: Is this really a sport utility vehicle? It looks more like a tall hatchback than a subcompact SUV. The CX-3 is comparable to the highly praised CX-5 SUV, but it’s is definitely not a smaller version of Mazda’s compact SUV. Is there a strategy behind Mazda […]
Silver Belt Series at Sugar Bowl starts Feb. 10
The second annual Silver Belt Series at Sugar Bowl ski resort began Saturday and will continue with an event later this month and conclude in early April. The three-event series at Sugar Bowl is designed for skiers and snowboarders of all ages, ability levels and interests. Participants can register for just one or all three events. […]
Sugar Bowl ski resort introduces uphill ski series
Sugar Bowl ski resort has an answer for skiers looking to take part in a major workout on the slopes. One of the only resorts in the Lake Tahoe region that allows uphill skier traffic, Sugar Bowl has introduced a new event series designed to expose newcomers to uphill ski travel and the resort’s accessible […]
Sierra-at-Tahoe extends privileges to other resort passholders
Skiing at Sierra-at-Tahoe just got a little better, thanks to an agreement with several other Northern California ski resorts. Sierra-at-Tahoe is offering free skiing to passholders of neighboring resorts with its new “Have One On Us” program. Passholders from Dodge Ridge Ski Area and China Peak Mountain Resort will be granted one day of free skiing at […]
Squaw Valley offers endless supply of activities
The excitement was palpable among a 150 or more anxious skiers and snowboarders who had arrived early in anticipation of a powder day at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. Nothing motivates skiers and riders to get out of bed early more than the promise of a powder day. And in late January, with more than a […]
Diamond Peak ski resort opens new terrain park
Diamond Peak ski resort recently opened its new terrain park that features a gorgeous view of Lake Tahoe. After receiving 14 inches of fresh snow and extensive snowmaking efforts, Diamond Peak Ski Resort opened nine more trails and unveiled the Lakeview Terrain Park that has six features. The resort in Incline Village has 16 of […]
Diamond Peak will feature Warren Miller films
Diamond Peak ski resort in Lake Tahoe will be holding a Retro Ski Film series that honors Warren Miller. A famed ski filmmaker, Miller passed away last week. The seven-week film series begins Feb. 15 and features five of Miller’s entertaining and amazing ski films. The family-friendly film series is every Thursday evening through March […]