Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe announced today that it will begin the 2015-16 ski season on Wednesday, Nov. 4, becoming the first Nevada or California ski resort to open for the season. This is one of the rare times that Boreal Mountain will not be the first Lake Tahoe-area ski resort to open for the season. […]
Opinion piece: Shaping future of Squaw Valley
By: Andy Wirth / Guest Columnist Squaw Valley is widely recognized for its world-class terrain; however, visitation to North Lake Tahoe slows in the spring — even in years when snowfall is significant. To compound matters, the mountain destination marketplace has become extremely competitive, with resorts across the country diversifying their year-round activities and resort […]
Scion tC: Sporty and affordable
One thing Scion has never steered away from is trying to manufacture unique looking vehicles. Introduced by Toyota in 2002, the cars have often been viewed as quirky. However, there’s nothing peculiar regarding the appearance of the 2015 Scion tC. The second generation Scion tC features a flat roofline, a wide lower grille, panoramic sunroof, […]
Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood hiring for ski season
If you are looking for a job at a Lake Tahoe ski resort for the 2015-16 season, the Best of Tahoe resorts – Heavenly Mountain, Northstar California and Kirkwood Mountain – are accepting applications in addition to hosting job fairs on-site at each of the three mountains. The three Lake Tahoe-area resorts are looking for […]
GM Brad Wilson leaving Diamond Peak
Diamond Peak ski resort General Manager – Brad Wilson – has accepted a new position in Bogus Basin, Idaho as the General Manager of the Bogus Basin Recreation Area. According to the Incline Village General Improvement District (IVGID), Wilson said he is excited for his new endeavor in Idaho and the opportunity to provide strategic […]
Bear Mountain, Snow Summit to unveil major upgrades
Entering the first full winter as part of the Mammoth Resorts family, Bear Mountain and Snow Summit are set to unveil major upgrades for the 2015-16 season. The updates are part of more than a $2 million capital improvement campaign that will include new dining experiences, off-hill amenities, and infrastructure improvements to one of the […]
Lodging upgrades in South Lake Tahoe
A destination resort all year long and especially in ski season, South Lake Tahoe announced recently it has many new lodging upgrades for the 2015-16 season. Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe, which broke ground Oct. 1. When completed in early summer 2017, the LEED-designed 169,000 square-foot $100 million project will increase local overnight lodging with 154 new […]
Jeep Patriot: enticing price, off-road capability
It’s certainly a tempting sticker price. Car shoppers can drive a new 2015 Jeep Patriot off the dealer lot for just under $17,000. That’s quite a bargain for a compact sport utility vehicle. The Patriot price is roughly $7,000 less than the base model of the Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape or the Honda CR-V, arguably […]
Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe offering upscale ski vacation deals
A winter vacation is a special thing when the destination is Lake Tahoe. Located at mid-mountain at Northstar California ski resort, the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe offers perhaps the most premium, upscale destination for a winter stay in the Tahoe region. This winter, guests visiting North Lake Tahoe with family or friends are can experience a personalized […]
Sac State holds 50th annual Ski Swap on Oct. 18
There may not be a ski swap as old as this one. The Sac State Ski and Snowboard Club’s annual Ski Swap fundraiser is now 50 years old. The first one was held in 1965. This year’s Ski Swap for Sacramento-area ski and snowboarding aficionados arrives Sunday, Oct. 18, in the University Union Ballroom on […]