To celebrate its 75th season, Palisades Tahoe will be selling opening day lift tickets at a discount cost of $75. That’s a significant savings for skiers and riders who don’t have a season pass for the 2024-25 season. A year ago, adult lift tickets (age 18-69) cost between $229 to $269 for single day lift […]
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Honda Ridgeline different kind of truck
Do we assume there’s something wrong because hardcore pickup folks don’t care for the Honda Ridgeline? What defines the Ridgeline and annoys traditional truck owners is it drives more like an SUV than a traditional truck. That’s because it’s built on a unibody design rather than a more traditional body-on-frame setup, and has a fully […]
What’s new for upcoming Palisades Tahoe ski season?
Now entering its 75th year of operation in the 2024-25 ski season, Palisades Tahoe will provide some new wrinkles at its venerable ski resort in Olympic Valley. Palisades Tahoe will mark its milestone year with new offerings and special events to celebrate both its storied history and what the resort says is its ongoing commitment to […]
Ohran named President and COO at Palisades Tahoe
There’s a new face representing Palisades Tahoe ski resort – Amy Ohran. Earlier this week, Alterra Mountain Company announced that Ohran has been named President and COO of Palisades Tahoe. She will be responsible for leading all resort operations, planning, enhancing the employee and guest experience, continuing to build and strengthen community relationships, and driving the […]
Wonderful EV – Genesis Electric GV70
Even though the stylish 2024 Genesis Electric GV70 is classified as a compact SUV, it could easily be mistaken for a midsize. There’s lots to admire regarding the GV70 EV. It has a roomy interior and the cargo area is great for a small SUV. It’s exterior closely resembles the gas-powered GV70 – sweeping body […]
Sierra-at-Tahoe added to Ikon Pass
The Ikon Pass just got a lot more appealing to skiers and snowboarders who frequent Tahoe ski resorts. The 2024-25 Ikon Pass will now offer four California’s mountain destinations when Sierra-at-Tahoe joins Ikon Pass this winter. Overall, there are more than over 50 global Ikon Pass destinations, including California resorts – Palisades Tahoe, Mammoth Mountain, Sierra-at-Tahoe and June […]
Volvo V60 Cross Country – not your Dad’s vintage wagon
Your dad’s classic station wagon from the 1960s and early 1970s disappeared for many decades, but has resurfaced in recent years. There’s no longer wood paneling or a tailgate that kids often dangerously sat on while the vehicle was being operated. The new breed of wagons possesses some modern flair, and yes, many of them […]
Three Tahoe ski resorts announce opening dates
Although ski season is still at least three months away, opening dates have been established at three Tahoe ski resorts. Northstar California, Heavenly Mountain and Kirkwood Mountain – three Vail Resorts in Tahoe – are looking ahead to the upcoming season. Northstar and Heavenly will open Friday, Nov. 22, and Kirkwood follows Friday, Dec. 6, conditions […]
Check out Subaru Solterra EV
This electric compact SUV offers many fine qualities car shoppers are seeking. And the 2024 Subaru Solterra even has one additional trait that very few rivals can match. The sleek-looking Solterra has sophistication and also provides some toughness due to its ability to go off-roading. With an 8.3 ground clearance and standard all-wheel drive, the […]
Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan under review
Sometime this year, the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan will be reviewed by the Placer County Board of Supervisors. The Village Plan is moving ahead in the process to pursue re-approval following Placer County’s release of the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR). County staff and their environmental consultants have provided more information and completed […]