Growing up in a family with six kids in the 1960s, we became quite acclimated to traveling in a station wagon. Although wagons are no longer mainstream vehicles, they have not totally disappeared. One of them is the 2021 Mercedes E450 wagon, a luxury vehicle that my family would have marveled at if my dad […]
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Redesign for 2021 Kia Sorento
Despite its popularity over the years, rarely have the folks at Kia allowed the Sorento to rest on its laurels. The family-friendly sport utility vehicle has enjoyed steady sales since arriving in 2005. And it’s likely a solid bet the 2021 Kia Sorrento will enjoy another strong sales year, thanks to a full redesign for […]
Squaw-Alpine offers lift ticket discount
Skiers and snowboarders who purchased a season pass this year from a Tahoe ski resort can receive an added bonus: they can ski the remainder of the season at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows for a discounted price. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is now the only Tahoe ski resort still open for skiing and riding. While […]
New Gondola to connect Squaw-Alpine
Thanks to a new gondola, the wait will soon be over for a way to easily ski or snowboard at Squaw Valley-Alpine Meadows on the same day. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announced recently the state-of-the-art, highly anticipated Base-to-Base Gondola (B2B) will likely begin construction this summer. Officials with the ski resort are unsure at this […]
Mercedes GLB35 affordable SUV
So, one of the lifelong goals is to own a Mercedes-Benz. But the problem is many people believe purchasing a Mercedes is out of their price range. Well, that’s certainly not the case with the 2021 Mercedes GLB35. It’s not only a high-quality sport utility vehicle, the GLB35 is an affordable one at approximately $49,000. […]
Seven Tahoe ski resorts closing April 18
For seven Tahoe ski resorts, the end is near. They will all be closing after the final late afternoon runs are taken this Sunday (April 18). The seven resorts shutting down brings the total to 11 Tahoe ski resorts that have bid farewell to 2020-21, a season that managed to reach the planned finish line […]
Mt. Rose gets foot of new snow
Although the season is coming to a close, Mt. Rose has some terrific ski conditions right now, thanks to a foot of new snow in the past 48 hours. The snowfall began Tuesday evening and was intermittent through Thursday morning (April 15), delivering 12 inches of new snow at its summit to Mt. Rose, located […]
Vail Resorts reduces season pass costs
As the season winds down for Tahoe ski resorts, three of them are offering alluring discounts for next year’s season pass. Vail Resorts recently announced its reducing season pass prices for next season by 20 percent across the board on all its options as a way to deliver on its commitment to honor the loyalty […]
Dodge Ridge enjoys successful 70th anniversary season
Not even Covid-19 could stop Dodge Ridge ski resort from moving forward with its 70th anniversary season. Located in tiny Tuolumne County town of Pinecrest, Dodge Ridge resides off Highway 108 and bills itself as the closest ski resort to the Bay Area and Central Valley locations. The resort offers 1,600 foot vertical drop, 12 […]
Will new Chevy Trailblazer be a hit?
Think you know the Chevy Trailblazer? Think again. There are dramatic differences between the old TrailBlazer and the latest version. One possible cause for confusion is the TrailBlazer could easily be misidentified as the larger Chevy Blazer. Both sport utility vehicles were discontinued, then resurfaced. Chevy reintroduced the Blazer last year and was rewarded with […]