For those enamored with fuel economy and trying to save a buck, the 2023 Hyundai Elantra hybrid is worth a good look. Considering today’s gas prices, all car buyers want less trips to the pumps. And that’s where the latest version of the fuel-sipping Elantra hybrid can shine. Only the 2023 Toyota Prius that averages […]
2023-24 season passes available at Tahoe ski resorts
Due to the huge snow totals at Tahoe ski resorts, the season is far from over. Yet it may be time to consider purchasing a season pass for next season. Many Tahoe ski resorts are offering deals that not only cover the 2023-24 season, but also the remainder of this season. Below are several resorts […]
Mt. Rose debuts Friday night skiing this week
If skiing or snowboarding early Friday evening is one’s idea of a tremendous way to begin the weekend, there is one more option among Tahoe ski resorts – Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe. For the first time in resort history, Mt. Rose will stay open late on Fridays, spinning select chairlifts until 6 pm until possibly […]
Seven Tahoe ski resorts reopen Saturday
Following a day when there was no skiing available in the Lake Tahoe region, seven Tahoe ski resorts reopened Saturday morning, Due to the harsh weather conditions and more mounting snow, most ski resorts were on a delayed opening Saturday (March 11). However, these fivc Tahoe ski resorts remained closed Saturday – Kirkwood, Northstar, Heavenly, […]
Quality luxury sedan – Lexus ES 350
Now in its seventh generation, the 2023 Lexus ES 350 is a midsize luxury sedan that’s always been a solid product for the Japanese automaker, evidenced by its 33 years of longevity. While the ES has never generated tremendous sales, it has been a steady producer for Lexus since it was first introduced in 1990, […]
Friday weather conditions close all Tahoe ski resorts
Once again on Friday morning, severe weather conditions in the Lake Tahoe region caused every Tahoe ski resort to announce they are closed for the day. In an unprecedented move, five Tahoe ski resorts announced Thursday afternoon (March 9) they would be closing the next day due to yet another Tahoe weather advisory. The three […]
Vail ski resorts in Tahoe closed Friday
The three Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe announced Thursday afternoon they would be closed Friday due to severe weather conditions. Another wild few days of winter weather has moved into the Lake Tahoe region as of Thursday evening (March 9). Unlike most severe storms in the 2022-23 ski season, this one will be a combination […]
Now 50 years old, Kirkwood evolves from spartan past
Editor’s note: The story below originally ran in 2008 when Kirkwood ski resort was celebrating its 35th anniversary. This past December, the venerable Tahoe resort had a 50th birthday party. Sadly, Kirkwood pioneer Dick Reuter passed away in 2011. BY JEFFREY WEIDEL In the unpredictable winter months that shroud this picturesque mountainous valley in seemingly […]
Redesign for Honda Pilot
When it comes to midsize SUVs, the Honda Pilot has always been among the top choices. Although the competition has increased in recent years – most notably the Kia Telluride and its virtual twin, the Hyundai Palisades – the reliable and well-rounded Pilot has remained in the upper echelon for families seeking a three-row midsize […]
Snow subsides, Tahoe ski resorts reopen
Following a weekend of harrowing weather that challenged the sanity of any skier or snowboarder wanting to brave the conditions, Tahoe ski resorts returned to some semblance of normalcy Monday. Although many weren’t operating at full capacity, all 13 Tahoe ski resorts opened Monday, following a weekend of 3-4 feet of new snow, high winds, […]