Mike Reitzell enjoyed a prominent position among California ski resorts. Now he will be taking it to another level, establishing himself as a major prominence nationally. The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) announced Tuesday (Sept. 23) that it has appointed ski industry veteran as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Reitzell replaces Kelly Pawlak, […]
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Hyundai Palisade a top-rated SUV
Close to being SUV twins, the relatively youthful Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride have quickly become two of the most prominent midsize SUVs. The Palisade arrived mid-year 2019 with many rave reviews. And roughly two years later, the Telluride was unveiled with high praise as well. Nothing since then has changed – these are two […]
Octoberfest comes to Palisades Tahoe
To experience a fun and unique beer drinking event this weekend, check out the The Village at Palisades Tahoe. The Village will come alive for the annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, Sept. 28. The event runs from noon to 6 p.m. The annual Palisades Tahoe Oktoberfest now features the authentic Erdinger Weissbier, new VIP packages, and expanded non-alcoholic […]
New Mazda CX-70 a two-row SUV
Mazda has taken some heat regarding two SUVs that share many similarities. Head scratch if you must, because the reason for this is far from obvious. Mazda is recognized for making quality SUVs, there’s no disputing that. U.S. News & World Report rated Mazda the Best SUV Brand for 2024. However, many people question why […]
Check out revamped Toyota Land Cruiser
The rumor regarding the demise of the venerable Toyota Land Cruiser was only partially true. Following a two-year absence in the U.S., the big SUV returned. It’s back, yet it’s certainly not the same. The 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser arrived with a much-needed redesign. Back in the day (it debuted in 2005) it was a […]
Palisades Tahoe $75 lift tickets opening day
To celebrate its 75th season, Palisades Tahoe will be selling opening day lift tickets at a discount cost of $75. That’s a significant savings for skiers and riders who don’t have a season pass for the 2024-25 season. A year ago, adult lift tickets (age 18-69) cost between $229 to $269 for single day lift […]
Honda Ridgeline different kind of truck
Do we assume there’s something wrong because hardcore pickup folks don’t care for the Honda Ridgeline? What defines the Ridgeline and annoys traditional truck owners is it drives more like an SUV than a traditional truck. That’s because it’s built on a unibody design rather than a more traditional body-on-frame setup, and has a fully […]
What’s new for upcoming Palisades Tahoe ski season?
Now entering its 75th year of operation in the 2024-25 ski season, Palisades Tahoe will provide some new wrinkles at its venerable ski resort in Olympic Valley. Palisades Tahoe will mark its milestone year with new offerings and special events to celebrate both its storied history and what the resort says is its ongoing commitment to […]
Ohran named President and COO at Palisades Tahoe
There’s a new face representing Palisades Tahoe ski resort – Amy Ohran. Earlier this week, Alterra Mountain Company announced that Ohran has been named President and COO of Palisades Tahoe. She will be responsible for leading all resort operations, planning, enhancing the employee and guest experience, continuing to build and strengthen community relationships, and driving the […]
Wonderful EV – Genesis Electric GV70
Even though the stylish 2024 Genesis Electric GV70 is classified as a compact SUV, it could easily be mistaken for a midsize. There’s lots to admire regarding the GV70 EV. It has a roomy interior and the cargo area is great for a small SUV. It’s exterior closely resembles the gas-powered GV70 – sweeping body […]