If shopping for a midsize family sedan, make sure to check out all the offerings, because it’s stocked with some great vehicles. Although the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry have been industry standouts for years, there are more than a half dozen other midsize sedans that demand a good look. One of those is the […]
Homewood offering free ski lessons
Homewood Mountain Resort in Lake Tahoe is offering free ski and snowboarding lessons this month. As part of “Learn to Ski and Snowboard Free Month,” in January Homewood Mountain first-timers are invited to be one of 70 people to enjoy a free lesson on “The Very Best Day to Learn to Ski and Ride,” or […]
Weak snow systems hitting Tahoe ski resorts
Although it will be snowing for multiple days this week at Tahoe ski resorts, don’t expect much snow to accumulate. The weak system began Wednesday (Jan. 9) and continued into Thursday. The forecast for Tahoe ski resorts continues with not much snow arriving through Tuesday. “These weak systems are getting kind of old, but it’s […]
Alpine Meadows a skier’s mountain
This is a throwback ski resort whose no-frills buildings are aging gracefully, displaying no visual signs of decay as they seemingly revel in the fact that they remind people of the sport’s proud past. Nestled near the Truckee River and a short drive from Tahoe City, Alpine Meadows ski resort is the antithesis of its […]
Origin of trail names at Sierra-at-Tahoe
Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort has some unusual names for its many trails, some of them possessing historical significance. Located 12 miles from South Lake Tahoe off Highway 50, Sierra-at-Tahoe has a long history, dating back to 1946 when brothers Ray and Floyd Barrett started Sierra Ski Ranch. In 1953, it was sold to Vern Sprock and […]
Most common snowboarding injuries
Snowboarding is a great alternative to skiing and can be mastered through lesson programs and the right frame of mind. However, there are some inherent dangers to snowboarding, especially for beginners. Dr. Robert Cabry with Drexel Sports Medicine, has some tips for people – young and old – who participate in snowboarding. Common Snowboarding injuries: […]
Lexus NX 300 solid hybrid
Judging by the many offerings from auto manufacturers, new car-buying Americans apparently love their small sport utility vehicles. Sedans have increasingly fallen out of favor with many U.S. car buyers. Americans now have a preference for compact and subcompact SUVs. These crossover SUVs are smaller than traditional ones; possessing tinier engines, typically lower sticker prices, […]
Sierra snowpack measurement at 97 percent
The first snowpack survey measurements for 2020 resulted in some good news from the California Department of Water Resources. The measurements were taken at Philips Station in South Lake Tahoe and revealed a snow depth of 33.5 inches and a snow water equivalent (SWE) of 11 inches, which is 97 percent of the average for […]
Tahoe ski resorts celebrating New Year’s
There are a number of Tahoe ski resorts celebrating New Year’s Eve. Check out the local festivities below from a number of Tahoe ski resorts. SQUAW VALLEY: The famed North Lake Tahoe ski resort will once again be attempting to create the World’s Largest LED Torchlight Parade. A year ago, nearly 3,000 people participated in the […]
Mt. Rose, Diamond Peak celebrating New Year’s Eve
Diamond Peak and Mt. Rose ski resorts both have some special New Year’s Eve events scheduled for skiers and snowboarders. CHECK OUT SEASON SNOW TOTALS (below) FOR ALL 14 TAHOE RESORTS MT. ROSE: On New Year’s Eve, the Nevada ski resort located near North Lake Tahoe, has a Snow Cat parade, Kids Torchlight parade and […]