Spring ski season is rapidly approaching in Lake Tahoe. It’s a wonderful time of year where the days are typically sunny, the temperatures allow for some light clothing, and crowds gradually begin to thin out as the 2025-26 ski season heads toward the finish line. Are you contemplating a ski vacation in Lake Tahoe or […]
Mt. Rose ski resort offers evening skiing starting March 13
If skiing or snowboarding early Friday or Saturday evening is one’s idea of a tremendous way to enjoy the weekend, there is one more option among Tahoe ski resorts – Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe. For a fourth straight season, Mt. Rose will stay open late for skiers and snowboarders. When the clocks are moved forward […]
Fine dining at Northstar – Ritz-Carlton’s Manzanita restaurant a culinary delight
Following an energy-draining day on the slopes at Northstar California, when the discussion turns to – where to eat – the choices are numerous. There is no shortage of restaurants in the spacious Northstar Village. Got a favorite food type? Chances are it’s available. The choices are numerous, including Mexican, sushi, pizza, Italian, steakhouse, Mediterranean-inspired […]
Tucson plug-in hybrid impressive
Sales in the U.S. keep climbing for the Hyundai Tucson, which was once not even in the conversation when discussing elite compact crossover SUVs. Sales were a modest 47,306 in 2014. Fast-forward 11 years and the visually appealing Tucson is one of the major players in the class, evidenced by its record-high sales of 219,205 […]
Northstar ski resort groomed to perfection
Once a Lake Tahoe ski resort with a modest amount of terrain and a few shops and restaurants at its mostly barren base, Northstar became a ghost town when nightfall arrived. There was no reason to stay longer; Northstar was the ultimate day tripper. In the early evening hours there was no available dining, entertainment […]
Corolla hybrid adds to Toyota dominance
The Toyota Corolla is all about practicality and devoid of luxury. In its 58th year in the U.S., and at its core the car remains the same basic sedan it has always been. Yet don’t be so quick to dismiss this little gem. Based on its worldwide popularity for nearly six decades, the Corolla is […]
Storms have subsided – time for Powder Days in Tahoe
After three days of pent-up frustration with blizzard-like weather conditions and major travel issues, Mother Nature has lost its fury and now the roads are less treacherous on the way to Lake Tahoe. On Friday (Feb. 20) skiers and riders were rushing to reach their favorite Tahoe ski resort and experience what is no doubt […]
Severe storms impacting Tahoe ski resorts
One Tahoe ski resort summed up this week’s blizzard-like weather and heavy snowfall very succinctly Thursday morning. “This storm means (serious) business,” a message on the Sierra-at-Tahoe ski website said. SEE TAHOE SNOW REPORT BELOW Certainly the South Lake Tahoe-area resort has felt the full punch from Mother Nature this week. Sierra received another 18 inches […]
Another snow deluge at Tahoe ski resorts
Following a huge snow storm one day earlier, the Lake Tahoe region received an even bigger one Tuesday. Tahoe ski resorts were reporting between 2½ feet to nearly 4 feet of snow from Tuesday morning to Wednesday morning. Two-day snow totals have reached as much as 6 feet. One of Tahoe’s smaller resorts – Diamond […]
CX-90 another solid Mazda SUV
We enjoyed the merits of the Mazda CX-9, sampling the three-row midsize SUV on multiple occasions during its near two-decade old history. So, when the CX-9 was discontinued after the 2023 model, we were a bit confused. The SUV had record sales of 34,580 in 2023 and gave Mazda a reliable SUV hauler, capable of […]