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 […]
Snow in forecast for Lake Tahoe ski resorts
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL The National Weather Service forecast is one all Lake Tahoe ski resorts are hoping is accurate. The forecast calls for up to a foot of new snow through the weekend at upper elevations in Lake Tahoe. Detailed forecast Tonight: Scattered snow showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northeast […]
Coxon a Rahlves Banzai champ at Alpine
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Skier Kyle Coxon knows one thing is for certain regarding the 2015 Rahlves Banzai Tour. He will get a chance to race down a narrow run at Sugar Bowl ski resort in mid-March and try to beat Olympic skier Daron Rahlves to the bottom, where a $5,000 check awaits. By winning the […]
Shannon Rahlves among winners at Banzai Tour
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Since the event is named after her brother, perhaps it’s only fitting that Shannon Rahlves of Truckee was one of the winners in the opening of competition in the fifth annual Rahlves’ Banzai Tour. Event founder and ski Hall of Famer Daron Rahlves describes the competition at the first of three banzai […]
Tips for snowboarding lessons
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Unlike the past, a beginning snowboard lesson now often includes a variety of ages, because it’s now an accepted winter sport that’s not just for kids. A group snowboarding lesson might include the 40-something guy looking to switch from skis to the board; a youngster under-10 who is anxious to snowboard because it […]
How to avoid snowboarding injuries
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL So you want to try snowboarding! It’s a great alternative to skiing and can be mastered through lesson programs and the right frame of mind. However, there are some inherent dangers to snowboarding, especially for beginners. Dr. Robert Cabry with Drexel Sports Medicine, has some tips for people – young and old […]
Sugar Bowl Resort celebrates 75th anniversary
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Skiers and snowboarders can get a little history lesson, mixed in with some fun events this weekend at Sugar Bowl ski resort, which is holding a party to commemorate its 75th anniversary. Fresh snow, live music, full operations and a 75th anniversary party will greet skiers and snowboarders this weekend at Sugar […]
Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows host Kid-O-Rama
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows ski resorts in Lake Tahoe will host the sixth annual Kid-O-Rama celebration Feb. 14-21. This family-friendly event features street parties, live music, cookie happy-hour, free face painting, kid-approved game and craft room, and a fan-favorite Big Truck Day. New to Kid-O-Rama this year is the Big Truck Day. […]
History of Mt. Rose ski resort
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Although now just an amusing footnote in the annals of Mt. Rose ski resort history, old-timers can recall a time when this mountainous area in the Carson range was quite the winter battleground. Starting in the mid-1960s and continuing for more than two decades, one side of Slide Mountain was Slide Mountain ski […]