Thanks to a big assist from Mazda, the Fiat 124 Spider convertible is back and hoping to recapture some of its past glory. If you’re a historical fan of the Spider, you probably recall that back in the 1960s the Italian auto manufacturer unveiled the 124 Spider roadster and it became a very popular choice […]
Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area opens
It’s all systems go at Tahoe Donner, which opened its Downhill Ski Area today (Dec. 9) for the 2016-2017 season. Tahoe Donner’s three additional winter venues –Cross Country Ski Area, Snowplay, and Winter Golf Academy at Tahoe Donner Golf Course – had previously opened. Homewood Mountain ski resort in North Lake Tahoe also opened today. Tahoe […]
2017 Volvo XC90 sophisticated, elegant
It was a unanimous decision, one we totally agreed upon, which is not the norm in this family of three. With no hesitation, the beautifully-designed 2017 Volvo XC90 received the thumbs up. That shouldn’t come as a surprise. During a week of test-driving the XC90, the praise from total strangers was hefty and came from […]
Kirkwood Mountain now offering top-to-bottom access
Another Lake Tahoe ski resort – Kirkwood Mountain – is offering top-to-bottom access this weekend for skiers and snowboarders. This morning, Kirkwood Mountain Resort began operating the Cornice Express (#6) and is now has expanded its terrain to 348 skiable acres for skiers and riders. Cornice Express provides access to top-to-bottom skiing and riding on […]
Hotel Becket: South Lake Tahoe’s newest lodging
Lodging continues to evolve in South Lake Tahoe. Joie de Vivre Hotels announced recently the reinvention of two hotels in South Lake Tahoe as they merge to form Hotel Becket, a 167-room boutique property. Opening in December, the Hotel Becket is conveniently located across the street from Heavenly Village for access to more than 4,800 […]
Squaw Valley to host Women’s Alpine World Cup event in March
Many of the top female skiers in the world will descend on Squaw Valley this March for the Audi FIS Women’s Alpine World Cup. The World Cup tour is less than 100 days away – scheduled for March 9-12 in Lake Tahoe. The Women’s Alpine World Cup will feature Olympic champions like Mikaela Shiffrin and […]
Tahoe Donner open for cross country skiing
The snow arrived just in time for Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Area, which opened for the 2016-17 season Saturday (Nov. 26), to accommodate some anxious Thanksgiving Day skiers. The date is a familiar one for Tahoe Donner, which also opened last year on Nov. 26. Royal Gorge cross country area, near Sugar Bowl, opened one […]
Lake Tahoe ski resorts opening more terrain
During the early portion of ski season, more snow often translates into more lifts operating for Lake Tahoe ski resorts. That’s certainly the case at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows, which both received 15 inches of fresh snow over the weekend. The neighboring Tahoe resorts announced today they will be opening new terrain for skiing […]
Tahoe Snow report: Sierra-at-Tahoe receives 2 feet of snow
If you happen to be skiing or snowboarding today at a Lake Tahoe ski resort, good for you! It’s probably your first powder day of the season. Thanks to a storm that dumped up to 2 feet of fresh snow, the Tahoe ski resorts were covered in a fresh coat of white for the final […]
10 Lake Tahoe ski resorts now open
The official count today is 10 Lake Tahoe ski resorts are now open, providing skiing and snowboarding over Thanksgiving weekend. Sierra-at-Tahoe joined the party Saturday (Nov. 26), becoming the 10th resort to begin running its lifts. Both Sugar Bowl and Kirkwood Mountain opened Friday for skiing and riding. Five Tahoe ski resorts opened Wednesday – […]