Following one of its shortest offseasons in resort history, Mammoth Mountain ski resort was back running lifts Friday (Nov. 10) in its season opener. Less than 100 days after the close of the last ski season, Mammoth Mountain is back at it, allowing anxious skiers and snowboarders to make some turns as the 2023-24 gets […]
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Lake Tahoe ski season begins Nov. 10
The 2023-24 ski season is ready to commence in Lake Tahoe with Mt. Rose opening Friday (Nov. 10), once again becoming the first Tahoe ski resort to begin running its lifts for skiers and snowboarders. Located off the Mt. Rose Highway and approximately 10 miles from Incline Village in North Lake Tahoe and 25 miles […]
Hyundai Santa Cruz makes case for small trucks
Want to purchase a truck, yet don’t care for a king-size one that’s expensive, horrible on gas, and the ride quality is poor? Then, perhaps it’s time to consider a compact pickup truck. The 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz is a compact four-door crew-cab truck that seats five passengers, has the driving dynamics of an SUV, […]
What’s new at Diamond Peak ski resort?
Diamond Peak is not the typical Tahoe ski resort. That’s because its community owned and bills itself as community driven, factors that make it an anomaly when matched up against the region’s large conglomerate ski resorts. Located in Incline Village off Highway 431 on Tahoe’s north shore in Nevada, Diamond Peak is a hidden gem, […]
Mt. Rose will begin making snow
Mt. Rose ski resort near Lake Tahoe is planning to make snow this weekend in preparation for an early November opening. Currently, Mt. Rose has the earliest projected opening among Tahoe ski resorts, announcing several lifts will be running Thursday, Nov. 9, weather permitting. The next projected resort openings in Tahoe are more than a […]
Tahoe ski resorts getting snow tonight
It’s not time to break out the ski or snowboard gear just yet. But the weather in the Lake Tahoe region is changing and November starts next week, so it’s likely Tahoe ski resorts will be opening soon. On Wednesday (Oct. 25), flurries were visible by mid-day at Donner Summit along Interstate 80. Forecasters are […]
Lexus RX brand adds performance
Although we’ve always been a fan of the Lexus RX brand, the one aspect missing was performance. Looking for some thrills – there were none. It’s always been rather blasé to drive. It took more than two decades since the stylish midsize SUV was introduced in 1998, but Lexus has finally manufactured an RX with […]
Will Shaq hit Palisades Tahoe slopes during Tahoe Live?
Shaquille O’Neal is coming to Palisades Tahoe this winter. Most likely he won’t be bringing a basketball, but the lingering question is – will the man simply known as Shaq be bringing a snowboard? It’s not currently known if the Hall of Fame basketball icon will be hitting the slopes. But the invitation is there […]
What’s new at Tahoe ski resorts this season?
A modest amount of snow has already dropped at a few California ski resorts, signaling that the 2023-24 ski season is nearing. Jessica Weaver of Ski California, a familiar name at most of the state’s 35-member ski resorts, has put together a handy preseason guide that touches on last year’s incredible snow totals and what’s […]
New Mazda CX-90 replaces CX-9
Bid farewell to the popular Mazda CX-9, which is being replaced by the slightly larger CX-90. It’s not like there were major issues with the flagship CX-9, which successfully debuted in 2007 and had record sales of 34,580 in 2022. Mazda says 2023 will be the final year of production for the mid-size crossover SUV. […]