This wasn’t just another routine season-opener Saturday at Homewood Mountain ski resort. It was a major reason to rejoice for the neighborhood skiers and riders who have called this modest resort home for decades. Amidst speculation a year ago when it was closed for the season that this might be the case forever, Homewood has […]
Snow storm ignites Tahoe ski season
Due to some challenging conditions, Friday wasn’t the best day to ski in the Lake Tahoe region. However, the real story is you could ski or snowboard on more than just beginner terrain. Following a long wait for the season to really kick off, Tahoe got its much-needed Christmas wish – snow. It came in […]
A cherished Christmas gift for Tahoe ski resorts – Snow
Expect a much-needed Christmas gift arriving this week for Tahoe ski resorts – snow. Following a break in the weather Tuesday, the Lake Tahoe region is expected to get hit hard Wednesday (Dec. 24) with a much-needed storm, the largest one to date for the 2025-26 ski season. Upwards of 5 feet of snow could […]
Lexus 450h an excellent plug-in hybrid
Luxury compact SUVs are an alluring commodity right now. There are so many appealing ones that the issue facing many car buyers is which one to pick. The Lexus NX brand is one of the choices. And to make things more confusing, the NX has three different models for 2026: a traditional SUV (NX 350) […]
Diamond Peak opens for its 60th season
Diamond Peak ski resort stepped into its 60th season of operations Friday (Dec. 19) with an entrance into the 2025-26 ski season. Like the other six Tahoe-are ski resorts that are currently open, Diamond Peak is offering beginner terrain as the region awaits the start of more seasonable weather. “We’re thrilled to kick off our […]
Only 21 trails currently open for skiing in Tahoe region
It’s a monumental understatement to say Tahoe ski resorts are off to a slow start for the 2025-26 season. As of Thursday (Dec. 18), there were only a combined 21 total trails in the Tahoe region open for skiing and snowboarding. There are only six Tahoe ski resorts currently running lifts. And just like the […]
Range Rover offers considerable luxury
Want to be considered one of the cool people in Los Angeles? Then drive a Range Rover, a luxury SUV that has become a symbol of excessive self-indulgence. We would be the first to admit, a week driving around in the 2025 Range Rover didn’t suck! We quickly understood what’s the attraction. Assuming one ignores […]
Check out the luxurious Mercedes GT 63
This is not a vehicle that lends itself to being incognito. If driving the 2026 Mercedes GT63, expect some serious gawkers. Besides its appealing, aggressive exterior styling – long hood, wide stance, distinctive grille, integrated quad tailpipes – it has the charismatic Mercedes AMG growl that one can easily hear. AMG is the high-performance division […]
Only two Tahoe ski resorts open for Thanksgiving holidays
In a typical year, multiple ski resorts are open for the Thanksgiving holidays in the Lake Tahoe region. However, this year that is not the case. Only two Tahoe-area resorts – Heavenly, Mt. Rose – are open for skiing and snowboarding during Thanksgiving week. SEE PROJECTED TAHOE SKI RESORT OPENINGS BELOW A lack of snow […]
Sugar Bowl ski resort delays opening day
Due to weather implications, another Tahoe ski resort has pushed back its opening day plans. Sugar Bowl ski resort announced this week that it would not be able to meet its opening-day plans for Friday (Nov. 28). Sugar Bowl, located off Interstate 80 at the Norden exit on Donner Summit, has no scheduled date for […]