A sun-drenched day and a large gathering of energetic fans and competitors were the perfect recipe for a festive 27th annual Cushing Crossing at Squaw Valley ski resort on Sunday. One of the most iconic Lake Tahoe ski traditions, the Cushing Crossing is the original pond skimming contest that started a spring skiing ritual. Named […]
Cushing Crossing today at Squaw Valley ski resort
One of the most iconic Lake Tahoe ski traditions takes place Sunday – the Cushing Crossing at Squaw Valley ski resort. The 27th annual Cushing Crossing takes place at 1 pm today (May 28). The energizing, comical at times event is the original pond skimming contest that started a spring skiing ritual. Every year Squaw […]
Redesigned 2017 Hyundai Elantra keeps improving
Just because a vehicle goes through a redesign, don’t assume that means new is better. In some instances, that’s not true. However, that’s not the case with the 2017 Hyundai Elantra. Give it up for the Hyundai engineers, who equipped the redesigned Elantra with three new engines, a freshened exterior styling, added a seven-speed dual-clutch […]
Mt. Rose ski resort closing Memorial Day
Mt. Rose ski resort near Lake Tahoe is offering one final weekend of skiing and snowboarding before closing for the season on Memorial Day. Located on Mount Rose Highway in Nevada, Mt. Rose is encouraging skiers and riders to not wear pants this holiday weekend – ski pants that is! In celebration of the extended […]
Tahoe Star Tours returns this summer to Northstar California.
Watching the stars has become a summer tradition at Northstar California ski resort in Lake Tahoe. Tahoe Star Tours will be offered Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from June 15 through September 2, running from 8:15 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Events on Thursday and Saturday evening will be hosted at the Dark Skies Cosmoarium at Northstar […]
Tahoe’s Donner Ski Ranch remains open this weekend
A sizable crowd last weekend of skiers and snowboarders, combined with good snow conditions, has convinced Donner Ski Ranch to remain open. Donner Ski Ranch, located off Interstate 80 at the Norden exit, along historic Highway 40 near Lake Tahoe, had originally announced plans to close last Sunday. However, this week they decided to keep […]
Latest closing ever for KT-22 lift at Squaw Valley
One of Lake Tahoe’s most notable chair lifts – KT-22 at Squaw Valley – will celebrate its latest closing in resort history. On Saturday (May 20), Squaw Valley ski resort is planning to keep the KT-22 chairlift open until 7 p.m. to celebrate the iconic lift’s latest closing in history. The lift normally closes at […]
Ford Fusion revamped for 2017
It didn’t take long for the Ford Fusion to gain popularity. The midsize sedan debuted in 2006 and 11 years later the vehicle is still competing with the heavyweights in its class. The problem for the Fusion is competition – it’s fierce. The segment includes Honda Accord, Chevrolet Malibu, Mazda 6, Toyota Camry; Volkswagen Passat, […]
Final day of skiing at Alpine Meadows, Donner Ski Ranch
Sunday is the final day of skiing at snowboarding at Alpine Meadows and Donner Ski Ranch. In honor of Mother’s Day, Donner Ski Ranch is offering free skiing and riding to moms of all ages on its final day of the season. Alpine Meadows stopped running lifts every day of the week recently, but has […]
Mother’s Day promotion: Moms ski free at Donner Ski Ranch
Looking for something to do on Mother’s Day? How about skiing at Donner Ski Ranch, where moms of all ages ski free on the final day of the season. This will be the final weekend of skiing and snowboarding at Donner Ski Ranch near Lake Tahoe, which closes Sunday, May 14. While Tahoe’s other smaller, […]