After being the first Lake Tahoe-area ski resort to open for the 2017-18 season, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe will now be the first resort to open for the season. Located in Nevada near Lake Tahoe, Mt. Rose announced today that it will begin daily operations Tuesday for the 2017-18 season. Mt. Rose will offer access […]
Winter tips for driving in snow
The first major snow storm has descended on Lake Tahoe this weekend. Quick question before you hit the road. Are you aware of these winter tips for driving in the snow? These handy tips (below) from California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) are a great idea for rookie drivers to peruse. Even experienced drivers should refresh […]
Coolest ski town in North America: Truckee
When it comes to “cool” ski resort towns in North America, according to one source, Truckee is the coolest. The iconic Lake Tahoe town of Truckee was recently named the coolest ski town, according to a report from Matador Network. A travel and lifestyle publication, Matador Network recently ranked North American’s top 21 coolest cities. […]
2017 Volkswagen Passat: Quality family sedan
Thanks in part to its proud German heritage, the Volkswagen Passat manages to stand out among a long list of credible midsize family sedans that provide transportation for the masses. The Passat is the only European-made vehicle in a class that is dominated by American, Japanese and Korean manufacturers. Not that the current line of […]
Storm could dump 2 feet of snow in Lake Tahoe
One Lake Tahoe ski resort had a brief opening last weekend. But the real start to the ski season may be ignited in the next few days by a snow storm that could dump 2 feet of snow in the Tahoe region. Following a light rain Thursday evening, heavier rain and snow will likely fall […]
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows holding job fair Nov. 2
If working at a premier Lake Tahoe ski resort this season seems like a great idea, the folks at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows may have a job for you. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will host one winter job fair for 2017-18 positions, which will take place Thursday, Nov. 2, starting at 3 p.m. Interviews with hiring managers will take […]
2017 Ford C-Max Energi no gas guzzler
Ford prides itself on manufacturing mainstream vehicles for the masses. But at first glance, the 2017 Ford C-Max hardly fits the mold. This is no “normal” car. In fact, it’s quite complex and even the classification is a bit convoluted. Is the C-Max considered a hatchback, a wagon or some type of runabout? The answer […]
Mt Rose ski resort first to open in Lake Tahoe
With an October 27 opening this week, Mt. Rose became the first Lake Tahoe-area ski resort to open for the 2017-18 season. It’s always interesting to see who will be the first ski resort to open in the Lake Tahoe region. For the third year in a row, that honor belonged to Mt. Rose, which […]
2017 Dodge Durango comfortable SUV with long trips
A week of traveling along the central coast of California and a journey home to the northern part of the state proved quite the test for the 2017 Dodge Durango. Although one might be skeptical about a long journey in a vehicle this size, the large crossover sport utility vehicle was up for the task. […]
Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe offering enticing programs for 2017-18 ski season
Following a tremendous ski season a year ago with record-setting snow totals, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe will once again have a number of enticing offerings and programs for the 2017-18 ski season in Lake Tahoe. Located mid-mountain at Northstar California ski resort, the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is a luxury ski-in/ski-out property. Guests this winter will […]