BY JEFFREY WEIDEL For people who love a traditional sport utility vehicle that provides old-school capability that was the standard bearer for years, the 2015 Lexus GX 460 deserves a good look. But looks are not as frequent these days with traditional SUVs because many car shoppers prefer buying a luxury crossover model that possesses better […]
Pain McShlonkey returns to Squaw Valley today
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL This is not the typical ski competition. Even though its bias is showing a bit, Squaw Valley ski resort says come and “witness the greatest ski competition known to man or woman” – The Pain McShlonkey Classic (PMS), which returns to Squaw today (March 14). Now in its fifth year, this action packed on-and-off […]
Coxon, Robertson among Banzai Tour winners
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL The Rahlves’ Banzai Tour (RBT) wrapped up its second stop last week (March 7-8) at Kirkwood Mountain Resort. Some very good mid-winter snow conditions and a bluebird sky set the scene for a weekend of high speed conditions that were ideal for this adrenaline-fueled skiing and snowboarding competition for both men and […]
Small ski resorts in Lake Tahoe struggling
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Perception can be everything. And that’s why Janet Tuttle hates this visual, which depicts a lack of snow on the front side of Donner Ski Ranch. Old Highway 40 runs right by the aging ski resort, where dark patches of dirt, grass and rocks don’t serve as great advertising tools for a […]
Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe hosting Wellness Weekend June 5-7
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL For anyone interested in experiencing both a health and fitness outing, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is offering an appealing weekend to reach those needs. The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, which is located at mid-mountain at Northstar California, is kicking off summer with a healthy start to participate in a weekend full of health […]
Lake Tahoe ski resorts reporting plenty of snow
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL A three-day storm last week dropped more than two feet of snow at many Lake Tahoe ski resorts, setting up a strong weekend of skiing and snowboarding. New snow has led to terrain expansions at many resorts, including Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Mt. Rose, Northstar California and Sugar Bowl. Skiers and riders […]
Tahoe Donner hosts SnowFest on March 8
By JEFFREY WEIDEL For dogs and their owners, this is a cool afternoon in the snow. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area will host the annual North Lake Tahoe’s SnowFest 2015 on Sunday, March 8. As part of SnowFest 2015, the 11th annual I-Did-A-Run event returns to Tahoe Donner. This event will take place rain or shine, […]
Squaw, Alpine reporting 3 feet of new snow
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL A storm that hit the Lake Tahoe region was more forceful than expected, judging by the snow totals from both Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. Both the North Lake Tahoe ski resorts reported Sunday (March 1) that they had 3 feet of new snow at their upper elevations. In the last 24 hours, […]
Auto review: Meet the Volvo S60
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL This may come as quite the surprise to many folks, but Volvo manufactures a midsize luxury sport sedan. It’s not only been around for a while, but it veers away from the typically boxy Volvo trademark exterior. The 2015 Volvo S60 possesses a stylish appeal that makes it a standout in Volvo’s […]
Storm dumps more than foot of snow in Tahoe
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL A winter storm has descended on the Lake Tahoe region and resulted in a powder day for many skiers and snowboarders who are taking advantage of the new snow totals at Lake Tahoe ski resorts. More than a foot of snow has been reported by Northstar California, Sugar Bowl, and both Squaw […]