Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) and Mountainside Partners are planning to submit an application for land owned by SPI within the Tahoe Basin to be developed as a new campground. The Brockway Campground will offer families the ability to enjoy a variety of outdoor recreational activities available in North Lake Tahoe while providing a range of […]
Mammoth Mountain offering lift-lodging deals
For California’s skiers and snowboarders, August 1 is an important one if you happen to be counting down the days when you can hit the slopes for skiing or snowboarding at one of California’s premier ski resorts – Mammoth Mountain. The countdown is 100 days for the opening of Mammoth Mountain’s winter 2015-16 opener Nov. […]
Willys Jeep 6-226 Wagon for sale at charity auction
Hot August Nights will give attendees not only the chance to view vintage automobiles, but the opportunity to purchase one as well. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows and the High Fives Foundation announce the sale of Shirley, a custom-restored 1957 Willys Jeep 6-226 Wagon, at this year’s Hot August Nights classic car convention on Friday, August […]
2015 Volvo S60 features stylish appeal
For several decades Volvo had at least two primary characteristics that never seemed to vary. The first one – safety. It was difficult to top the Swedish automaker when it came to that. The other characteristic was exterior style – Volvos typically had none. While Volvo is still known for its great attention to detail […]
County considering 1960 Olympic museum at Squaw Valley Park
Memories and memorabilia from the 1960 Olympics at Squaw Valley might become more elaborate in the future. Placer County supervisors are providing early support for a non-profit’s plans to locate a 1960 Olympics and winter sports museum at the county’s Squaw Valley Park in Lake Tahoe. The only signs of the 1960 Olympics are located […]
Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe hosts Perseid Meteor Shower viewing
Lovers of the stars will receive an extra treat in mid-August: The chance to star gaze during the Perseid Meteor Shower. Tahoe Star Tours will host a special mountainside star gazing event that corresponds with the Perseid Meteor Shower on Friday, Aug. 14, at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe. The Perseids, a prolific meteor shower associated with the comet […]
Redesigned Chrysler 200 climbing in sales
A replacement in 2011 for the much-maligned Chrysler Sebring, the Chrysler 200 has been able to fill a void that the American auto manufacturer hoped would be the end result. Like the Sebring, the Chrysler 200 was first offered as a midsize sedan or convertible, and car shoppers had their pick of several trim levels. […]
Diamond Peak ski resort offering season pass perks
Skiing or snowboarding at Diamond Peak ski resort in Lake Tahoe this season will come with more perks than ever before. Diamond Peak season passholders for 2015-16 season will enjoy additional value. The new perks include Bonus Resort Credit, Resort Coupon Books, Bring-A-Friend Tickets, and additional bonus lift tickets. The new Bonus Resort Credit – […]
Squaw Valley: Hold Sierra Watch to the Truth
This column is in response to Sierra Watch’s (Tom Mooers) recent commentary that was posted earlier this week on Tahoe Ski World. By Andy Wirth There are rare circumstances whereby we as a society are OK with people misstating the truth. One of those circumstances, for instance, includes fishing stories that may go something like […]
Tolliver favored at American Century Championship
Place your bets! The betting lines are out for the annual American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament. Four-time champion Billy Joe Tolliver, former quarterback for five NFL teams, is the top choice of Harrah’s and Harveys Race & Sports Book to win the 26th annual American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament July 17-19 in Lake […]