If the legs are a bit tired and need a break from the slopes, another activity option at Palisades Tahoe is the tubing hill. Unlike skiing or snowboarding, where different ability levels are typical, the whole family can have fun together on the tubing hill, cruising down one of the four mostly identical lanes at […]
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California snowpack more than double seasonal average
In terms of snowpack in the Lake Tahoe region, the totals as of Wednesday (Feb. 1) are at least two months ahead of the average schedule. The California snowpack is more than double the seasonal average after receiving a significant boost from one of the wettest three-week periods on record (mid-December to early January), Department […]
Alterra acquires Snow Valley ski resort
The Alterra Mountain Company has purchased Snow Valley Mountain Resort, a Southern California location that’s beloved by skiers and snowboarders. Alterra Mountain Company also owns Palisades Tahoe and many other large ski resorts in various states. Snow Valley Mountain Resort will join the operations of Big Bear Mountain Resort in Big Bear Lake, including Bear Mountain […]
Ski Safety Day on Saturday at Tahoe ski resorts
Safety on the slopes is important for every skier or snowboarder. No one wants to be injured, whether it’s a mild one or something serious. Ski California’s fifth annual safety day returns Saturday (Jan. 28) with resorts in California and Nevada gearing up to offer a variety of safety-themed activities to educate guests about the […]
Top-10 US snow totals this season
Do you think it’s snowed a lot in Lake Tahoe this ski season? The answer is yes, verified by Tahoe ski resorts currently owning six of the top-10 snow totals in the United States for the 2022-23 season. Mammoth Mountain currently has the most snow this season among U.S. ski resorts with a staggering total […]
Check out new Kia Sportage hybrid
There’s a lot going on with this year’s Kia Sportage. The modestly popular compact SUV has undergone an intriguing transformation. Not only is the completely redesigned Sportage exterior bigger and bolder, it also arrived with three different configurations – a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid join the lineup alongside the traditional gas-powered version that has […]
New Chevy Bolt EUV a gem
The folks at Chevrolet had success with the original version, so why not tweak it and see if it can duplicate that success? Some observers feel that’s exactly what Chevy is doing with its new electric SUV. The company watched sales reach an all-time high for the Bolt last year when it also debuted an […]
Bluebird days return at Tahoe ski resorts
Finally, the weather at Tahoe ski resorts is somewhat back to normal. Following yet another evening of snowfall, the sun broke through Thursday (Jan. 19) to the delight of skiers and snowboarders who have been waiting nearly a month for an extended period of good weather in the Tahoe region. CHECK OUT LATEST TAHOE SNOW […]
Monumental January snow totals at Palisades Tahoe
January snow totals are monumental at Tahoe ski resorts even though the month has just crept past the midway point. Palisades Tahoe is keeping close track of its January totals that have now hiked its 2022-23 season snow totals to a whopping 350 inches following another reported 9 inches Monday. Palisades Tahoe is among eight […]
Kia Telluride receives high marks
Kia made a terrific calculation when it decided to manufacture a bigger SUV than its previously largest model – the Sorento. Debuting in 2019, the Telluride has been a major hit for the South Korean automaker. Many automotive expects label it the top three-row midsize SUV on the market today. The Telluride stands out due […]