Although only two Tahoe ski resorts reached or exceeded 100 percent of their annual snow total, overall the 2023-24 season was a strong one for snowfall. Sugar Bowl received the most snow among Tahoe ski resorts with 481 inches at its summit, which is 106% of its average season total. Located in Nevada, near Incline […]
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Three more Tahoe ski resorts close Sunday
The curtain will come down Sunday (April 21) when three more Tahoe ski resorts will be shutting down for the 2023-24 season. Six Tahoe ski resorts are already closed and Sierra-at-Tahoe, Diamond Peak and Heavenly will join the club on Sunday. Three more resorts are scheduled to close April 28, leaving Palisades Tahoe as the […]
Honda Passport remains solid midsize SUV
When Honda wanted to climb onboard the sport utility vehicle movement three decades ago, it’s first entry was the Passport. The Passport didn’t have a long shelf life, lasting eight years and being replaced by the larger Pilot in 2002. One expected that to be the end of the Passport. But Honda must have thought […]
Diamond Peak Dummy Downhill now April 21
The stormy weather that hit the Lake Tahoe region Saturday postponed the annual Dummy Downhill at Diamond Peak ski resort. The storm system has the potential for lightning in the Tahoe Basin on Saturday, which led to Diamond Peak moving the 22nd annual Dummy Downhill to Sunday, April 21, the final day of skiing and […]
Genoa Lakes – Tahoe-area golfing gem
While skiers and snowboarders are getting their legs stretched out with some early morning runs in April, it might come as a surprise to many that around a half hour away from Heavenly ski resort golfers are heading down the scenic fairways at Genoa Lakes Golf Club on a warm, gorgeous spring day. Lake Tahoe […]
Snow golfing at Palisades Tahoe ski resort
Although the ski resort is no longer a separate entity, tradition remains at the former Alpine Meadows ski resort. Now aligned with Palisades Tahoe, the Alpine side of the immense Tahoe ski resort still retains its sense of humor and pursuit of fun. Palisades Tahoe brings back the beloved 38th annual Alpine Snow Golf Tournament […]
Not a “beary” good day at Palisades Tahoe!
Thanks to some “beary” unusual occurrence, two lifts at Palisades Tahoe were recently shut down for the day. Closing the lifts and the surrounding area was certainly justified. A large bear was seen in the Granite Chief area and Palisades Tahoe officials wisely closed the lift for the day (Sunday, April 7). The resort also […]
Mazda CX-30 remains competent SUV
Being a fan of the venerable Mazda 3, it should come as no surprise that we also stand firmly behind the merits of the Mazda CX-30. The CX-30 is based on the Mazda 3 compact car, which explains its overall athleticism and appealing cabin furnishings – both strong characteristics that help set these two vehicles […]
How does RAV4 hybrid compare to Lexus UX 250h?
At first glance, one wonders if the 2024 Lexus UX 250h is a sport utility vehicle or a hatchback. It’s easy to be fooled since the classy 250h has a roofline that rises in height and can easily be classified as a hatchback. For the record, the Lexus UX 250h is a subcompact luxury hybrid […]
Tahoe ski resorts still awaiting spring skiing
Disregard the calendar because it’s clearly still winter in Lake Tahoe. For the second time in three days, snowfall came down fairly heavy throughout Friday at Tahoe ski resorts, where conditions heading into April will be excellent for skiing and snowboarding thanks to the accumulation of snow. However, the wait remains for the traditional “spring” […]