For Northern Californians, skiing and watching the Super Bowl in South Lake Tahoe takes on added meaning this year because the San Francisco 49ers will be making their first appearance in the big game since 1994. The skiing part is easy – there are only two choices. However, finding that “cool” location to watch the […]
Tahoe addresses fire, climate change issues
The future of dramatic wildfires and the consequences of climate change were two serious topics addressed earlier this week in South Lake Tahoe. The climate and fire forum were part of Operation Sierra Storm (OSS), a leading national weather conference that took place in South Lake Tahoe from Jan. 26-28. It is a cutting-edge meteorological […]
Lexus LS 500 stylish luxury sedan
The Lexus LS brand has existed through four generations and has traditionally been a luxury sedan that rewarded its owner with a super-quiet ride, terrific performance, smooth handling, along with a roomy, comfortable interior. Instead of expanding on the very capable LS 460, Lexus decided instead to unveil the new LS 500 in 2018. The […]
Good Wolf Brewing’s grand opening Feb. 1
The newest brewery in Truckee – the Good Wolf Brewing Company – will officially open Saturday, Feb. 1. The Good Wolf will offer a selection of hop forward, forest-inspired craft beers that will flow smoothly after skiers and snowboarders experience a long day on the slopes, or serve as just a quick one after work. […]
Sugar Bowl $49 Super Bowl lift tickets
In conjunction with the San Francisco 49ers playing in this year’s Super Bowl, Sugar Bowl ski resort is offering $49 lift tickets on Super Bowl Sunday. Sugar Bowl is offering a major discount on pre-purchase lift tickets, but the deals don’t stop there. Other pre-purchase specials include lessons, equipment rentals and lodging on Super Bowl […]
Toyota Tundra still going strong
Sold in the U.S. since 1999, the Toyota Tundra has made the Japanese automaker a considerable amount of money. In 16 of the past 21 years, Tundra sales have been 100,000 or more, including a high of 196,555 in 2007. Even though the Tundra has not made a major redesign since 2014 and remains part […]
Tahoe’s Maddie Bowman retires from freeskiing
A beloved figure in Lake Tahoe who was among the best halfpipe skiers in the world, Maddie Bowman has announced her retirement from the sport. Bowman, who grew up in South Lake Tahoe and has called nearby Sierra-at-Tahoe her home mountain for years, was the first woman to win an Olympic gold medal in halfpipe […]
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows gets 6 inches new snow
A mild snow storm Tuesday was good to several Tahoe ski resorts, while others weren’t as fortunate, receiving absolutely zero snow. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows was among the happy recipients, waking up Wednesday morning (Jan. 22) to 6 inches of new snow for skiing and snowboarding. The half-foot of snow placed Squaw Valley closer to […]
Heavenly ski patrol person found dead identified
The Heavenly Mountain ski patrol employee found dead Saturday was identified as Christopher John Nicholson, 36, a South Lake Tahoe resident. This was the second death at a Tahoe ski resort over the Martin Luther King holiday weekend. On Friday morning (Jan. 18), one man was killed and another seriously injured following an avalanche at […]
History abounds at Sugar Bowl ski resort
The classic charm remains at this enduring ski resort, the oldest and longest running one on the West Coast. Anyone who has traveled to Sugar Bowl ski resort, parked in the small lot just off Old Highway 40, then climbed into the ageless Magic Carpet Gondola that transports skiers and snowboarders to the village, has […]