Even for regular skiers and snowboarders who frequent this Lake Tahoe-area resort, it might require a trail map to familiarize yourself at Mt. Rose ski resort this season. Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe will relocate and rename the Ponderosa chairlift and add four new beginner trails to the mountain this summer. The new positioning of the “Wizard” […]
Northstar hosting Autumn Food and Wine Festival
The Village at Northstar California will be hosting one of Lake Tahoe’s premier events in September that is always a favorite for wine lovers and foodies – the Autumn Food and Wine Festival. The celebrated culinary experience will return to the North Shore for its 30th anniversary on September 11-13. Connoisseurs of wine and cuisine […]
Mitsubishi Outlander rising in status
Are you confined to a strict budget, yet still in need of a vehicle that can transport seven people? One solution is the Mitsubishi Outlander, a sport utility vehicle with three rows of seating that can be driven off the dealer lot for a reasonable price. The 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander starts at $22,995 and even […]
Look what’s new at Mammoth Lakes
Changes will arrive this year at Mammoth Lakes and its nearby ski resort, which continues to evolve as a world-class winter destination. For the 2015-16 ski season, changes at Mammoth Lakes includes the addition of the Black Doubt Brewery, Holiday Haus Hostel, electric snow tubing, and an updated flight schedule from Denver International Airport, and […]
Sugar Bowl teams with Woodward Tahoe for new season pass
As summer slowly comes to a close and skiers and snowboarders start daydreaming about the deep powder days that could arrive this ski season thanks to El Nino conditions, some snow enthusiasts are already getting a jump on it. The new Sugar Bowl-Woodward Tahoe Unrestricted Pass gives skiers and riders winter access to Sugar Bowl’s […]
Season pass deals still available at Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood
Ski season is nearing. It’s less than 100 days away, which means skiers and snowboarders looking for a good deal on season passes should begin the search in earnest. The Vail Resorts in the Lake Tahoe region – Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort – are offering the guaranteed lowest price […]
What’s new at Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows
One of the most popular lifts at Squaw Valley ski resort is the Siberia Express chairlift. Skiers and riders will be happy to know that the Siberia Express chair will be new and improved for the 2015-16 ski season. The new chairlift is part of the improvements and new experiences that will take place for […]
Spectacular meteor shower event Friday at Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe
The Perseids is a prolific meteor shower associated with the comet Swift-Tuttle. The meteors can typically be seen around mid-July each year, with the peak in activity happening between Aug. 9-14. During the peak, the rate of meteors reaches an astonishing 60 or more miles per hour. Lovers of the stars will receive an extra treat this week […]
Mt. Rose ski resort raises minimum wage to $11/hour
Starting in September, working at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe will get a little better for some employees. The popular Nevada ski resort will begin paying some of its employees a much better wage. Mt. Rose ski resort announced recently that it will increase its minimum wage for all positions that were previously below, to a new minimum […]
Greenhorn Creek Resort hosting Calaveras Junior Open
Some of Northern California’s finest young golfers will be seeing how their game holds up against a talented field of juniors at Greenhorn Creek Resort in Angels Camp. The inaugural Calaveras Junior Open is set to make its debut at Greenhorn Creek Resort, with the first round to be competed on Monday, August 10. The […]