Men’s course record holder Jim Walmsley returns to the Western States Endurance Run on Saturday, making his first appearance since winning 100.2-mile run for the third time in 2021. The 51st running of Western States starts at 5 a.m. Saturday (June 29) at Palisades Tahoe ski resort in Olympic Valley. The long, arduous journey has […]
Palisades Tahoe honors local high school grads
Palisades Tahoe honored four Lake Tahoe-area high school graduates with scholarship money that will help support their post-graduation endeavors. This year, four outstanding high school seniors from Truckee High School and North Tahoe High School have been selected to receive the scholarship from Palisades Tahoe. The Tahoe ski resort awards $1,000 to each student to […]
BMW X5 M has distinct new color
It doesn’t take long to accurately assess this large, heavy SUV that’s ridiculously quick. Yet the exhilarating speed wasn’t the most startling aspect of the 2024 BMW X5 M. For me, and many strangers who shared their thoughts, it was the color. In my roughly 25 years of reviewing automobiles, I don’t think there was […]
Kelce brothers at this year’s Tahoe celebrity golf tourney
Although there will be no Curry brothers this season, a pair of NFL sibling standouts will be on hand for this year’s American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe. Jason Kelce, the recently-retired, future Hall of Fame football player, will be a rookie once again next month when he makes his first appearance […]
Land Rover Defender rugged luxury SUV
What’s most interesting regarding the 2024 Land Rover Defender is its dual personality. It’s an SUV with two unique qualities. The midsize luxury SUV can serve as an extremely capable off-road vehicle and also make a solid case for being a suitable every-day vehicle. The Defender is standardly equipped with two rows and seats five, […]
New Toyota Highlander is Grand
Indeed, the new Highlander is pretty grand. At its core, the 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander is basically a larger version of the popular SUV that’s been around for more than two decades. The Grand Highlander hybrid is a midsize SUV that has a length of 201.4 inches compared to the Highlander’s 197.4 inches. Even though […]
Summer fun at Palisades Tahoe
Ski season concluded on Memorial Day, but that doesn’t mean Palisades Tahoe will be a ghost town until next season. Palisades Tahoe ushers in the summer season in June, starting with music programming, outdoor exploration, and family-friendly events. Below is a list of activities at the venerable Lake Tahoe ski resort Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival: The 7th annual Lake […]
Clark named Resort President at Mammoth Mountain
Alterra Mountain Company announced earlier this week that Eric Clark will assume the position of Resort President at Mammoth Mountain ski resort in California. Alterra Mountain Company operates Mammoth Mountain, located on California’s Eastern Sierra range, approximately 100 miles south of the Nevada state line and 50 minutes from the eastern gate of Yosemite. Clark was […]
Honda Odyssey still excellent minivan
We totally get it – some people (raise your hand men) cringe at the thought of owning and driving a minivan. But if you’ve got multiple kids and carpooling is part of the weekly routine, the Odyssey is certainly a great way to go. The sliding side doors are a major plus and the cargo […]
New faces at American Century golf in Tahoe
Although last year’s winner – Stephen Curry – won’t be around to defend his title, there’s still a large group of athletes and celebrities playing in the 35th annual American Century Championship, July 10-14 at Edgewood Tahoe. Tournament play is preceded by a Wednesday practice round and the Thursday Celebrity-Am, July 10-11. Curry will be […]