Considering its current status, it’s rather ironic the first-generation Land Rover Range Rover didn’t start out as luxury model. Introduced in 1970 by British Leyland, the Range Rover lacked sophistication. Was it luxurious? Hardly. The first Range Rovers were truly basic, offering vinyl seats and plastic dashboards that were designed to be washed with a […]
Meet the Iconic Ford Mustang
Despite being a cherished American vehicle for six decades, the iconic Ford Mustang doesn’t appeal to everyone. Sales of the Mustang hit a six-decade low (44,322) in 2022, marking the seventh straight year that Mustang sales dropped. After 14 consecutive years of sales between 116,000 and 166,000, Mustang sales has failed to break the 100,000-mark […]
Tahoe Snow Report
With the Christmas holidays approaching fast, Mother Nature is offering an early gift to Lake Tahoe ski resorts – snow! And lots of it. After several weeks with zero snow following a substantial amount in November, the snow returned to the Tahoe region this week and will continue through Monday (Dec. 16). Palisades Tahoe received […]
An unbearable experience at Heavenly ski resort
Skiing or snowboarding comes with inherent risks. However, colliding with a bear on the slopes is rarely one of them! However, that’s not the case in the Lake Tahoe region over the past year. Three bear incidents have taken place during that period, the latest one this week at Heavenly ski resort. Potential danger is […]
Snow arrives in Lake Tahoe on Thursday
Following a sizable snow total to kick start the Lake Tahoe ski season, December has started slowly in adding to one of the snowiest Novembers in recent years. The November snow was timely, allowing many Tahoe ski resorts to open for Thanksgiving skiing and snowboarding. However, it hasn’t snowed in Tahoe since Thanksgiving week, so […]
Tahoe Live returns to Palisades Tahoe
For the third consecutive year, Palisades Tahoe ski resort will transform into a music destination. Tahoe Live will be held at the Palisades Tahoe village in Lake Tahoe – Dec. 14-15. Headliners this year include Lil Wayne, Diplo, Loud Luxury, and RL Grime. Tahoe Live is expected to host up to 15,000 attendees over two days, marking […]
BMW X7 a large, luxurious SUV
The 2025 BMW X7 follows the company’s standard game plan for success. BMW has an enviable reputation for designing appealing vehicles that are powerful. Toss in luxury and comfort, and one can assume BMW regularly delivers the complete package. The X7 was introduced in 2019 and is the largest and most luxurious SUV in the […]
Great early-season conditions at Sugar Bowl
Even before one exits the interstate and takes the brief drive to Sugar Bowl ski resort, what one notices is the amount of snow. It’s sizable! Thanks to a week of on-and-off snowfall the week before Thanksgiving, the Lake Tahoe region is white with snow. While more is needed, it’s an impressive amount for this […]
Palisades Tahoe opens 9 more lifts
There’s no snow in the immediate forecast over the next week in the Lake Tahoe region. But that doesn’t mean more terrain won’t be opening. Like many Tahoe ski resorts, the cold evening weather at Palisades Tahoe is conducive for making snow. The resort announced Sunday it will open nine more lifts. There are currently […]
Diamond Peak ski resort opening Dec. 5
Diamond Peak ski resort joins the early-season party, opening a week earlier than scheduled on Thursday, Dec. 5. Located of Highway 431 in Incline Village, the North Tahoe ski resort features terrific lakeside views and typically small crowds. Although considered one of Lake Tahoe’s smaller resorts, community-owned Diamond Peak has the fourth most skiable vertical […]