While skiers and snowboarders are getting their legs stretched out with some early morning runs in April, it might come as a surprise to many that around a half hour away from Heavenly ski resort golfers are heading down the scenic fairways at Genoa Lakes Golf Club on a warm, gorgeous spring day. Lake Tahoe […]
Snow golfing at Palisades Tahoe ski resort
Although the ski resort is no longer a separate entity, tradition remains at the former Alpine Meadows ski resort. Now aligned with Palisades Tahoe, the Alpine side of the immense Tahoe ski resort still retains its sense of humor and pursuit of fun. Palisades Tahoe brings back the beloved 38th annual Alpine Snow Golf Tournament […]
Not a “beary” good day at Palisades Tahoe!
Thanks to some “beary” unusual occurrence, two lifts at Palisades Tahoe were recently shut down for the day. Closing the lifts and the surrounding area was certainly justified. A large bear was seen in the Granite Chief area and Palisades Tahoe officials wisely closed the lift for the day (Sunday, April 7). The resort also […]
Mazda CX-30 remains competent SUV
Being a fan of the venerable Mazda 3, it should come as no surprise that we also stand firmly behind the merits of the Mazda CX-30. The CX-30 is based on the Mazda 3 compact car, which explains its overall athleticism and appealing cabin furnishings – both strong characteristics that help set these two vehicles […]
How does RAV4 hybrid compare to Lexus UX 250h?
At first glance, one wonders if the 2024 Lexus UX 250h is a sport utility vehicle or a hatchback. It’s easy to be fooled since the classy 250h has a roofline that rises in height and can easily be classified as a hatchback. For the record, the Lexus UX 250h is a subcompact luxury hybrid […]
Tahoe ski resorts still awaiting spring skiing
Disregard the calendar because it’s clearly still winter in Lake Tahoe. For the second time in three days, snowfall came down fairly heavy throughout Friday at Tahoe ski resorts, where conditions heading into April will be excellent for skiing and snowboarding thanks to the accumulation of snow. However, the wait remains for the traditional “spring” […]
Expect snowy weekend at Tahoe ski resorts
The end of the month arrives Sunday and what a month it’s been for snow totals. According to some area weather forecasters, many Tahoe ski resorts could receive between 12-18 inches of snow in the next three days when the snow is expected to subside Sunday (March 31). March snowstorms have had a great impact […]
Hyundai Venue impressive subcompact SUV
Like almost every vehicle produced by the South Korean automaker, the 2024 Hyundai Venue is a practical and offers lots of bang for the buck. Looking for a bargain on a subcompact SUV? The Venue slips easily into a car budget, starting at $19,900. The tiny Venue is the only SUV in the U.S. with […]
More snow for Tahoe ski resorts
Following multiple days last week where warm weather led to spring skiing, Mother Nature delivered a nice wallop this weekend with more than 2 feet of new snow at several Tahoe ski resorts. March apparently is not done with the Tahoe region. It has been a big month for snow totals, thanks in a large […]
Tahoe ski resort closing dates
It’s getting somewhat late in the 2023-24 ski season, which means Tahoe ski resorts are contemplating their closing dates. While some have figured out that exact date, many Tahoe ski resorts are reluctant to name a definitive closing date due to future weather implications and the interest remaining for skiers and snowboarders. No new snow […]