This famed race at Sugar Bowl ski resort started eons ago – 1940 to be exact. The Silver Belt Classic made its debut more than eight decades ago and now it returns to the venerable slopes of Sugar Bowl on March 29-31 with some innovation, while maintaining old standards – major competition, fun and a […]
Feller captures Slalom at Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup
A strong second run on a tricky course catapulted Manuel Feller of Austria to a Slalom victory Sunday afternoon at the Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup. Trailing by nearly a half-second entering the final run, Feller flawlessly navigated his way down the steep and tight course to capture his fourth Men’s Slalom World Cup skiing victory […]
American River Radamus steals show at Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup
Once again on the Men’s World Cup tour, the day belonged to Switzerland’s Marco Odermatt. However, it was tough to convince the large, boisterous crowd at Palisades Tahoe, who cheered more loudly for U.S. skier River Radamus. Odermatt took first place Saturday among the field of 59 skiers at the Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup, grabbing […]
Intriguing Range Rover Plug-in Hybrid
A highly sophisticated SUV, the Range Rover also features a rugged side that makes the total package quite unique. It came as no surprise to us when the Range Rover first sat in our driveway that it had a regal exterior look. What we didn’t realize was there’s a 2023 Range Rover plug-in hybrid with […]
World Cup skiing at Palisades Tahoe this weekend
The Stifel Palisades Tahoe Cup returns to Lake Tahoe this week and big crowds are expected. The top World Cup men’s skiers from around the world will call Palisades Tahoe ski resort home this week. The competition is part of the Audi FIS Ski World Cup Tour. The men’s Giant Slalom and Slalom events takes […]
Excellent conditions at Tahoe ski resorts
Mother Nature must approve of Ski Week because she delivered some terrific conditions for skiers and snowboarders this week at Tahoe ski resorts. Over a four-day stretch – starting Saturday (Feb. 17) and concluding Tuesday – the Tahoe region received up to 3 feet of snow, resulting in the last five days of annual Ski […]
Ford Maverick rates high among small trucks
Traditional truck owners who are tired of frequently visiting the pumps, might want to consider purchasing the fuel efficient 2024 Ford Maverick, a great alternative to the beloved large truck. The Maverick is Ford’s smallest pickup truck and is offered at a very reasonable price (starting at around $23,500). It provides solid utility, plenty of […]
Sierra-at-Tahoe, Sugar Bowl offering discounted skiing
Despite high daily ticket prices throughout much of the season at Lake Tahoe ski resorts, there are a few bargains out there as the 2023-24 season nears the final two months for most resorts. Sierra-at-Tahoe recently announced what it’s calling the “Fear of Missing Out (FOMO)” pass. For between $180 to $267, Sierra guests can […]
Mt. Rose gets 2 feet of weekend snow
Mt. Rose reported 2 feet of weekend snow by Monday morning. But like all Tahoe ski resorts, the conditions have not been ideal during President’s Day weekend at the Nevada-based ski resort. Located off the Mt. Rose Highway and approximately 10 miles from Incline Village in North Lake Tahoe and 25 miles from Reno, Mt. […]
Family-friendly Tahoe Donner ski resort
Tahoe Donner is known for its accessible terrain that caters to beginners and intermediate skiers. It also offers an excellent cross country center, snowshoeing and snow play. The downhill resort in Lake Tahoe features four lifts, a magic carpet, more than 17 trails, and 120 acres of terrain. Tahoe Donner has a base area at […]