BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Olympic gold medal snowboarder Jamie Anderson is giving back to her sport and her community. Anderson will sponsor three South Lake Tahoe students for her annual “Give Back With Love” sponsorship. Anderson, who was raised in South Lake Tahoe and calls Sierra-at-Tahoe her home ski resort, announced that this year’s recipients are Justice Ensign, […]
Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe hosting special Valentine’s Day event
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is making it easy for resort guests and local visitors to plan a romantic evening out with their sweetheart. The North Lake Tahoe resort, which is located mid-mountain at Northstar California ski resort, will join with The Painted Vine, a local business […]
New snow at many Lake Tahoe ski resorts
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL It was a rare sight, but certainly a welcome one. Some unexpected snow dropped Tuesday on Lake Tahoe ski resorts, the first measurable snowfall since around Dec. 20. Many resorts were thrilled to receive fresh snow and replenish the amounts which have been disappearing from all Lake Tahoe ski resorts since the Christmas […]
Lots of muscle in 2015 Buick LaCrosse
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Buicks were once a status vehicle for sure, not one that middle-class families typically had parked in their driveways. The brand featured powerful V8 engines, huge backseats, had a sense of style, and were also major gas guzzlers. Buick was the standard-bearer for the big, bulky, powerful sedans that a generation of […]
Rahlves’ Banzai Tour begins Feb. 21-22
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL It’s quite a mixture of skiers and riders of all levels, gathering for a fun and competitive experience on the slopes, where they get to experience a legitimate racing environment. Now in its fifth year, the Rahlves’ Banzai Tour is billed as racing at its purest form. Taking place at three Lake Tahoe […]
Dodge Ridge ski resort closed; awaits more snow
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Lack of natural snow is becoming more and more of an issue for all ski resorts in Northern California. Count Dodge Ridge among the less fortunate, because the resort announced Friday that it will be closing for an undetermined amount of time. Following a warm Martin Luther King holiday weekend, Dodge Ridge […]
Muscle up with 2015 Dodge Challenger
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL The classic “muscle cars” are all about one thing: fun. From the classic macho exterior styling to their powerful, steroid-like engines, the muscle cars deliver plenty of enjoyment. Of course, muscle cars like the Challenger, Chevy Camaro and Ford Mustang are not for everyone. For one thing, they aren’t that practical. The […]
Northstar hosting Burton Mountain Festival
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL For snowboarders who like to test drive the latest equipment, this is a three-day stretch at Northstar California that shouldn’t be missed. Northstar California is hosting the Burton Mountain Festival, which starts Friday (Jan. 23) and concludes Sunday at the Lake Tahoe ski resort off Highway 267 in Truckee. Northstar says the Burton […]
Bear Valley ski resort sold
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL It’s official: Earlier this week, Skyline International Development, Inc. completed its purchase of Bear Valley ski resort after receiving a permit to operate the resort from the US Forest Service. Skyline International Development, Inc., Canada’s leading owner, operator and developer of hospitality resorts and destination communities, now owns the 1,700-acre Bear Valley […]
Ski responsibility code
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Ski resorts nationwide are participating in National Safety Month in January with the goal of educating skiers and snowboarders about being safe and practicing common sense on the slopes. The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) believes education, helmet use, respect and common sense are vital for everyone to understand when cruising down […]