BY JEFFREY WEIDEL For anyone interested in experiencing both a health and fitness outing, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is offering an appealing weekend to reach those needs. The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, which is located at mid-mountain at Northstar California, is kicking off summer with a healthy start to participate in a weekend full of health […]
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Lake Tahoe ski resorts reporting plenty of snow
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL A three-day storm last week dropped more than two feet of snow at many Lake Tahoe ski resorts, setting up a strong weekend of skiing and snowboarding. New snow has led to terrain expansions at many resorts, including Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Mt. Rose, Northstar California and Sugar Bowl. Skiers and riders […]
Tahoe Donner hosts SnowFest on March 8
By JEFFREY WEIDEL For dogs and their owners, this is a cool afternoon in the snow. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Area will host the annual North Lake Tahoe’s SnowFest 2015 on Sunday, March 8. As part of SnowFest 2015, the 11th annual I-Did-A-Run event returns to Tahoe Donner. This event will take place rain or shine, […]
Squaw, Alpine reporting 3 feet of new snow
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL A storm that hit the Lake Tahoe region was more forceful than expected, judging by the snow totals from both Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. Both the North Lake Tahoe ski resorts reported Sunday (March 1) that they had 3 feet of new snow at their upper elevations. In the last 24 hours, […]
Auto review: Meet the Volvo S60
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL This may come as quite the surprise to many folks, but Volvo manufactures a midsize luxury sport sedan. It’s not only been around for a while, but it veers away from the typically boxy Volvo trademark exterior. The 2015 Volvo S60 possesses a stylish appeal that makes it a standout in Volvo’s […]
Storm dumps more than foot of snow in Tahoe
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL A winter storm has descended on the Lake Tahoe region and resulted in a powder day for many skiers and snowboarders who are taking advantage of the new snow totals at Lake Tahoe ski resorts. More than a foot of snow has been reported by Northstar California, Sugar Bowl, and both Squaw […]
Snow in forecast for Lake Tahoe ski resorts
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL The National Weather Service forecast is one all Lake Tahoe ski resorts are hoping is accurate. The forecast calls for up to a foot of new snow through the weekend at upper elevations in Lake Tahoe. Detailed forecast Tonight: Scattered snow showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northeast […]
Coxon a Rahlves Banzai champ at Alpine
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Skier Kyle Coxon knows one thing is for certain regarding the 2015 Rahlves Banzai Tour. He will get a chance to race down a narrow run at Sugar Bowl ski resort in mid-March and try to beat Olympic skier Daron Rahlves to the bottom, where a $5,000 check awaits. By winning the […]
Shannon Rahlves among winners at Banzai Tour
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL Since the event is named after her brother, perhaps it’s only fitting that Shannon Rahlves of Truckee was one of the winners in the opening of competition in the fifth annual Rahlves’ Banzai Tour. Event founder and ski Hall of Famer Daron Rahlves describes the competition at the first of three banzai […]
Tips for snowboarding lessons
BY JEFFREY WEIDEL 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 snowboarding 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 […]