In dangerous conditions during or following a big snow storm, it’s always advisable to ski or snowboard with a friend. Rocklin snowboarder Wenyu Zhang was found dead Friday morning in the Squaw Creek area of the Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows ski resort in Lake Tahoe. Zhang, who was described as an advanced snowboarder, was last […]
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Hakuba Valley in Japan added to Vail Resorts passholder alliance
Hakuba Valley snow resort in Japan is the latest resort that will be added to Vail Resorts passholder alliance. Hakuba Valley is Japan’s largest resort with nine separate ski resorts. It’s located in the northern part of the Nagano Prefecture at the base of Japan’s Northern Alps and played host to the 1998 Olympic Winter […]
Rocklin snowboarder dies at Squaw Valley
Rocklin snowboarder Wenyu Zhang was found dead Friday morning in the Squaw Creek area of the Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows ski resort in Lake Tahoe. The 42-year old Zhang was reported missing Thursday night by friends, according to Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows spokesperson Liesl Hepburn. The Squaw Creek area is a popular intermediate area for skiers […]
Dodge Ridge ski resort reopening March 2
Not many Northern California ski resorts were happier to see snow piling up Monday than Dodge Ridge ski resort. Dodge Ridge received 8 inches of snow Monday, and with the likelihood of more than 2 feet of additional snow dumping Thursday evening, the resort has announced in will reopen Friday, March 2. Like many ski […]
2018 Lexus GX570 luxurious SUV
What most drivers will like about the 2018 Lexus LX570 is the combination of gracious around-town capability and its ability to go off-road in rugged winter conditions. That’s not something many large sport utility vehicles can offer these days. There’s no substitute for the feeling of safety when navigating a snowy, icy road, or driving […]
2018 Toyota RAV4 top-selling compact SUV
Americans love compact crossover sport utility vehicles. These smaller SUVs offer a lot of versatility, typically have an appealing design, and are also somewhat sporty. Introduced in Japan and Europe in 1994 and a year later a hit in the American market, the Toyota RAV4 has been a class leader for more than two decades. […]
2018 Genesis G90: Luxury sedan, reasonable price
The goal was to establish a luxury brand, so the folks at Hyundai decided the most simplistic way to begin the process was by not creating anything entirely new. Why do that when the Korean automaker could just mirror its first two high-end vehicles, a pair of well-received sedans that were part of its regular […]
2018 Mazda CX-3: Subcompact SUV or hatchback?
My first thought after seeing the 2018 Mazda CX-3: Is this really a sport utility vehicle? It looks more like a tall hatchback than a subcompact SUV. The CX-3 is comparable to the highly praised CX-5 SUV, but it’s is definitely not a smaller version of Mazda’s compact SUV. Is there a strategy behind Mazda […]
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander: still an affordable SUV
Cost-conscious car shoppers should give the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander a look because it can be driven off the dealer lot for a very reasonable price. The Outlander starts at approximately $24,800 and even a fairly upscale model that’s loaded with amenities can be purchased for under $33,000. That’s pretty affordable for an SUV that can […]
Winter driving tips in snowy conditions
Winter driving tips are essential to grasp for anyone traveling on roads and highways in the snowcapped mountains of California. Driving in snowy conditions can be frustrating, tiring and sometimes hazardous. Anyone who has driven in snow understands it can be a real challenge. Slippery, snowy roads are difficult to navigate and are even more […]