Homewood Mountain ski resort began season pass sales Monday (March 14) for the 2022-23 season. The unrestricted season passes start at $599 for returning passholders who have a local connection. Note that Homewood Mountain offers only limited quantities of season passes. For non-current season passholders, purchasing a pass for next season allows for free skiing […]
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Genesis G80 lacks name recognition
It lacks the name recognition of its more established competitors, but the Genesis luxury brand unleashed by Hyundai in 2017 should not be overlooked. Our latest test drive with the 2022 Genesis G80 confirmed what we already knew: this is a well-crafted midsize luxury sedan. Yet what the G80 and the other four Genesis vehicles […]
Sugar Bowl 2022-23 season pass sales start March 18
A ski day at Sugar Bowl, especially on the weekend, is somewhat unique among other Tahoe ski resorts. Because Sugar Bowl limits the total number of season passes it sells, the ski resort is able to manage the crowds better than many of its competitors. That results are lift lines being less crowded on busy […]
Fire-damaged Sierra-at-Tahoe reopening
Its status in doubt for much of the season, fire-damaged Sierra-at-Tahoe announced Friday it will open in April for two days. Severe damage from the Calder Fire, that struck in late August, has prevented the venerable ski resort from opening for the 2021-22 season. Located off Highway 50 near South Lake Tahoe, Sierra-at-Tahoe will open […]
Heavenly, Kirkwood extend ski season
Two Tahoe ski resorts – Heavenly and Kirkwood – announced Monday (March 7) they would be extending their ski seasons. Located in South Lake Tahoe, Heavenly has added an extra week to its planned ski season, pushing the date back to Sunday, April 24. Kirkwood is located off Highway 88, 36 miles from Heavenly. Kirkwood […]
Toyota Highlander hybrid smooth SUV
For some unknown reason, the other day I had an aging song continuously playing in my head – “Smooth Operator.” As is often the case, I have no idea how that mid-1980s song by Sade became my latest “earworm.” Yet it did for days. As I was mulling over the tune, the thought occurred to […]
Powder day at many Tahoe ski resorts
Skiers and snowboarders at Tahoe ski resorts were treated to some powder skiing Saturday morning following an evening of snowfall. The snow ranged from 2-12 inches at Tahoe ski resorts by Saturday morning (March 5). It was the first snow since last week and was also accompanied by cold temperatures in the Lake Tahoe region. […]
Diamond Peak holding Uphill/Downhill Festival
Diamond Peak ski resort in Lake Tahoe is bringing back its family-friendly Luggi Foeger Uphill/Downhill Festival, scheduled for March 25-27. Located in Incline Village in Nevada, Diamond Peak has a weekend of fun planned, including the unique SkiMo race, where competitors race up the mountain using whatever human-powered method they prefer – skins, snowshoes, running […]
New Gondola will connect Palisades-Alpine next ski season
The long-awaited gondola connection between what used to be two different Tahoe ski resorts will be operating next ski season. Alterra Mountain Co., a Denver ski conglomerate that owns Palisades Tahoe, confirmed Monday (Feb. 28) that the new gondola will connect the Palisades and Alpine Meadows sides of the resort for the 2022-2023 ski season. Alterra […]
More snow at Tahoe ski resorts
After no meaningful days of snowfall for nearly seven weeks in 2022, Tahoe ski resorts received two days of snow this week. There were 12 Tahoe ski resorts that received between 11-22 inches of snow from this week’s storm that hit the region Monday night and continued into Tuesday evening. SEE TAHOE SNOW REPORT BELOW […]