Sugar Bowl got walloped Sunday with 28 inches of new snow, bringing its two-day total to 43 inches, the most in the Lake Tahoe region. It was the biggest one-day snowfall this season for Tahoe ski resorts, which were starved for any amount of snow several days before Christmas. The Christmas holiday skiing looked extremely […]
The day Sonny Bono tragically died in Heavenly ski accident
The most notable death at a Tahoe ski resort occurred 28 years ago today when Sonny Bono tragically died at Heavenly Mountain ski resort in Lake Tahoe. On Jan. 5, 1998, the 62-year-old Bono veered into the trees off a wide-open, well-groomed intermediate run at Heavenly. Reports say he apparently navigated through a narrow grove […]
Tahoe ski resorts getting pummeled with fresh snow
Timely storms saved the Tahoe region from becoming a major winter vacation bust over the ultra-important Christmas holidays, dumping snow measured in feet, not inches. It appears Mother Nature may deliver Tahoe ski resorts another weather gift as snow began coming down heavily Saturday throughout much of the region. And the good news for the […]
CX-70 adds to Mazda’s SUV versatility
Mazda doesn’t possess the reputation that Honda and Toyota have built regarding quality SUVs. But it keeps moving closer. We recently test-drove the new 2026 Mazda CX-70 and came away impressed. It’s very similar to the CX-90, which is a good thing. Mazda has a habit of doing that – hence the CX-5 and the […]
Successful redesign for 2026 Hyundai Palisade
After struggling for years to manufacture an efficient SUV that was widely embraced, Hyundai accomplished that goal when it unveiled the three-row Palisade in 2020. The new crossover SUV received immediate praise and that trend continues. Unwilling to rest on its laurels after five years of impressive sales, the 2026 Hyundai Palisade arrives fully redesigned, […]
Ski patrol strike shuts down Telluride
There was enough snow and certainly enough interest, judging by the amount of holiday skiers and snowboarders ready to hit the slopes this weekend at Telluride Ski Resort in Colorado. However, the mountain looked eerily empty Saturday and Sunday with nary a skier or rider enjoying their happy place on the mountain. Tellluride was also […]
After one year off, Homewood ski resort returns
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) […]