BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Although the ski season in Lake Tahoe was a disappointment with inadequate snow totals, the result is a longer golf season at places like Incline Village Golf Courses. The two Incline Village Golf Courses will have early opening dates for the 2015 golf season. The Mountain Course, an 18-hole executive course, opens […]
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Amgen Tour hits Lake Tahoe on May 8
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Lake Tahoe will once again be hosting a portion of the Amgen Tour of California. This Tour de France-style cycling road race challenges the world’s top professional cycling teams to compete along a demanding course that traverses hundreds of miles of California’s iconic roadways. Riders in the Amgen Tour of California will make […]
New Acura TLX replaces previous sedans
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL While perusing the Acura stable of sedans one will discover there are now two noticeable omissions this year: the TL and TSX models. The folks at Acura decided to ditch both models and reintroduce them – kind of – with one new model, the 2015 Acura TLX. Acura, the luxury division of […]
2015 Hyundai Sonata delivers lots of value
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL There are numerous shoppers seeking a midsize sedan. Why? Because this car works on many levels, fitting the needs of a small family, a single person who logs plenty of miles, and seniors who can’t commit to anything smaller than a midsize vehicle. Easing its way into the conversation is the attractive […]
Squaw Valley-Alpine Meadows offer season-pass deals
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL It’s not too early to start considering a season pass for next season. Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows, two mutually-owned ski resorts in Lake Tahoe, are currently offering their season-pass deal for the 2015-16 season. Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows say they are making it easier than ever for skiers and snowboarders […]
Honda Civic remains compact class leader
BY JEFFFREY WEIDEL Much like its bigger brother – the Accord – the Honda Civic is no longer undisputed king of the hill. The compact car segment has transformed in recent years and that has the Civic fighting amongst a number of rivals for acknowledgement and prestige. And the underwhelming 2012 redesign didn’t help keep […]
Tahoe Donner earns award as wedding host
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL All soon-to-be brides are looking for that perfect spot to get married. One of the top places in the Lake Tahoe region is Tahoe Donner. With wedding season fast approaching, Tahoe Donner recently received a Best of Weddings 2015 award by The Knot, a multi-media company headquartered in New York City, that […]
Sierra-at-Tahoe offering $289 season pass
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Ski season is concluded this season at Sierra-at-Tahoe. However, it’s not too early for skiers and snowboarders to begin making plans for the 2015-16 ski season. Sierra-at-Tahoe is focused on offering an affordable season pass price of $289 for guests who purchase the 2015-16 Keepin’ It Real Unlimited Season Pass before May […]
Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe offering Summer Residence Package stays
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Although the ski season is winding down in Lake Tahoe, summer can be the best time of year to visit. One resort that is making summer plans is The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe. Guests visiting North Lake Tahoe with family or friends are invited to enjoy a premium, personalized experience unique to the region […]
Mt. Rose ski resort scheduled to stay open thru April 19
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL While many Lake Tahoe ski resorts are closing this month, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe continues to offer good conditions with the majority of its terrain still open thanks to its high base elevation at 8,260 feet. With snow depths of two to five feet, skiers and riders can count on making spring […]