Like almost every vehicle produced by the South Korean automaker, the 2024 Hyundai Venue is a practical and offers lots of bang for the buck. Looking for a bargain on a subcompact SUV? The Venue slips easily into a car budget, starting at $19,900. The tiny Venue is the only SUV in the U.S. with […]
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More snow for Tahoe ski resorts
Following multiple days last week where warm weather led to spring skiing, Mother Nature delivered a nice wallop this weekend with more than 2 feet of new snow at several Tahoe ski resorts. March apparently is not done with the Tahoe region. It has been a big month for snow totals, thanks in a large […]
Tahoe ski resort closing dates
It’s getting somewhat late in the 2023-24 ski season, which means Tahoe ski resorts are contemplating their closing dates. While some have figured out that exact date, many Tahoe ski resorts are reluctant to name a definitive closing date due to future weather implications and the interest remaining for skiers and snowboarders. No new snow […]
Honda Pilot still family-friendly SUV
Although the competition has increased in recent years, the reliable and well-rounded Honda Pilot has remained in the upper echelon for families seeking a three-row midsize SUV. A year ago, the Pilot was completely restyled and with slightly larger dimensions. Apparently, the company was satisfied with the changes, because the 2024 Honda Pilot arrived essentially […]
Sugar Bowl extends season to April 28
After getting nearly 10 feet of snow in a four-day period, it should come as no surprise that Sugar Bowl ski resort has announced it will extend its season into late April. The resort off Interstate-80 at Donner Summit will be operating its lifts until Sunday, April 28. Sugar Bowl received 111 inches during the […]
Luggi Foeger festival returns to Diamond Peak
Looking for a challenging, fun activity in the snow this winter? Diamond Peak ski resort in Lake Tahoe may have the perfect challenge. Diamond Peak will hosting the adventurous and scenic SkiMo competition – the Luggi Foeger Uphill/Downhill Festival – March 23-24 for a weekend of human-powered adventure and friendly competition. Named in honor of Luggi […]
Mercedes GLC 300 adds performance option
It’s been eight years since the Mercedes GLC 300 debuted, pushing the German automakers GLK class aside as it joined a sizable list of compact luxury SUVs. It appears the move was a good one. Sales of the GLC have been solid overall and last year’s full redesign was an added boost. Another wrinkle was […]
Snow totals reach 8 feet at Tahoe ski resorts
More snow pummeled many Tahoe ski resorts again Sunday. But the good news is after four days, the snow is subsiding and what remains is some incredible powder days – assuming you can get to a resort due to closed or challenging road conditions. Interstate-80 started the morning closed from Colfax to the Nevada state […]
Monumental 3-day Tahoe snow totals!
Despite coming off the single-most snowfall in any day this season, many pent-up Tahoe ski resorts were hoping to reopen Sunday and offer skiing and snowboarding. It’s the March storm that keeps on giving for Lake Tahoe ski resorts. Huge snow totals being were once again being reported Sunday morning (March 3). Most Tahoe ski […]
Severe weather continues to close Tahoe ski resorts
The snow totals keep climbing and not surprisingly, most Tahoe ski resorts remained closed Saturday. Easily the largest storm of the season began barreling into the Lake Tahoe region Thursday. A severe blizzard warning is predicted into Sunday morning. Due to blizzard-like conditions and all the issues (extreme snow, high winds, whiteout conditions) that accompany […]