Senior skiers and snowboarders looking for a good bargain at a Lake Tahoe ski resort might want to checkout Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area. Tahoe Donner Downhill was recently recognized by SeniorsSkiing.com as being among North America’s 16 most senior-friendly resorts for seniors. Tahoe Donner was the only resort in California to be included on […]
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What’s new at Lake Tahoe ski resorts?
After three disheartening drought-stricken years, the ski season is off to a promising start – there’s actually real snow in the Sierra and cold temperatures as well. Whether the 2015-16 season results in a renaissance or turns out to be another dud won’t be determined for several months. With an optimistic start to the season […]
How to snowboard – Beginner’s guide
Unlike the past, a beginning snowboard lesson now often includes a variety of ages, because it’s now an accepted winter sport that’s not just for kids. A group lesson might include the 40-something guy looking to switch from skis to the board; a youngster under-10 who is anxious to snowboard because it looks cool; or […]
Early opening for Dodge Ridge, Bear Valley ski resorts
A pair of central valley ski resorts will get their season underway this week, hoping to cash in on skiers and snowboarders who have been anxiously waiting for the 2015-16 season to get underway. After two abysmal winters, Dodge Ridge remains optimistic that this ski season will return to a more normal mode. The ski […]
It will be a Happy Thanksgiving for Lake Tahoe ski resorts
This wasn’t an unusual occurrence a decade ago at Sierra-at-Tahoe. Opening the ski resort off Highway 50 near South Lake Tahoe in November was often the norm. But that certainly hasn’t been the case during three straight drought years. Dependent more on Mother Nature than many other Lake Tahoe ski resorts because it doesn’t have […]
Storm could bring 2 feet of fresh snow to Lake Tahoe ski resorts
Holiday traveling was difficult today if the destination was Lake Tahoe. The Tahoe area has been getting dumped on most of the day, which may have been frustrating to travelers, but was more great news for skiers and snowboarders looking forward to the Thanksgiving holidays at a Lake Tahoe ski resort. The National Oceanic and […]
Nine Lake Tahoe ski resorts open for Thanksgiving
There will be plenty of choices for skiing and snowboarding in Lake Tahoe over the Thanksgiving holidays. There are nine ski resorts that will be open on Thanksgiving Day and through the holiday weekend. Two early season storms and low temperatures that are suitable for snowmaking has resulted in many Lake Tahoe ski resorts opening […]
Bear Valley ski resort opening Nov. 28
Another storm is expected in a few days, which will be more good news for Bear Valley ski resort, which plans to open Saturday, Nov. 28 for the 2015-16 season. Storms earlier in the month provided a solid snow base for Bear Valley, which is currently reporting 25 inches for the season. Lifts will start […]
Improved Acura ILX reasonably priced
In case you hadn’t noticed, the lure for people to actually purchase a luxury vehicle has increased. It has nothing to do with a strong economy, but it does have everything to do with money. Many luxury manufacturers are now offering an entry-level, compact luxury sedan that will appeal to the millennial crowd. The main […]
Diamond Peak ski resort announces earliest opening in 21 years
For the first time in 21 years, Diamond Peak ski resort in Lake Tahoe will be offering skiing and snowboarding in the early December. Two early season storms and low temperatures that are suitable for snowmaking has resulted in Diamond Peak pushing its planned opening date up by a week. Diamond Peak will now open Thursday, […]