Thanks to Boreal Mountain, there will be Thanksgiving holiday skiing and snowboarding in Lake Tahoe after all. With the high possibility of no holiday skiing for the first time in perhaps 25-plus years due to high temperatures and no snow, Boreal announced Thursday it would be opening Friday (Nov. 26) for what it hopes is […]
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Will there be Thanksgiving skiing in Tahoe?
No skiing in Lake Tahoe on Thanksgiving weekend? Yep, that appears to be a likelihood this season. Barring an opening by Boreal Mountain, this week there could be no families in Tahoe slipping into their skis or snowboards and taking a few morning runs, then promptly heading home for a huge Thanksgiving meal. For the […]
Battery problems plaguing Kona EV
A battery issue is a major concern for the folks at Hyundai. The “issues” were not minor, a fire risk with its 64.0-kWh battery pack that led to a reduction in sales for the popular Kona Electric. That resulted in a massive battery recall that the South Korean automaker is hoping has eradicated the problem. […]
What’s new at Tahoe ski resorts
Home to the largest concentration of ski resorts in North America with 14 downhill ski resorts and 10 cross country ski areas, Lake Tahoe offers a variety of budget and ability-friendly options for every level of skier and snowboarder. Coming off a season that was impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, many Tahoe ski resorts scaled […]
Who will be men’s FIS Ski Jumping champ?
With the men’s 2021-2022 FIS Ski Jumping World Cup starting next month, now’s the perfect time to take a closer look at the main contenders vying for this season’s championship. With his commanding victory during the 2020-2021 season, it should come as no surprise that Norway’s Halvor Egner Granerud is the favorite to replicate the […]
Genesis GV70 very competent SUV
When it comes to luxury compact sport utility vehicles, the list is impressive with at least a half dozen having plenty of merit. And there is one more to add to the list – the all-new 2022 Genesis GV70. It has good performance, a dazzling interior makeup, and combines a nice blend of comfort and […]
Heavenly, Northstar ski resorts delay season opener
Due to current weather conditions, Heavenly Mountain and Northstar California have delayed the opening of the 2021-22 ski season. The two Vail Resort properties in Lake Tahoe are pushing back opening day due to recent warmer temperatures across the region. The original opening date for Heavenly and Northstar was Friday, Nov. 19. A third Vail […]
Lexus IS 350 getting overshadowed
When it comes to luxury vehicles, the bar resides in a high place. Mediocrity is not acceptable. And that might be a suitable synopsis of the 2021 Lexus IS 350. Judged by the lofty expectations luxury vehicles are under, the IS 350 has a difficult time matching the competition. A luxury midsize sedan that still […]
Tahoe ski resort openings
Two Tahoe ski resorts already opened for the 2021-22 season. And many more are expected to join those two later this month. Benefitting from a sizable snowfall in late October, both Palisades Tahoe and Boreal Mountain opened Oct. 29. However, due to rising temperature and marginal snow conditions, both Boreal and Palisades are currently closed […]
Tahoe honors 101-year-old skier Martin Hollay
Martin Hollay, a ski legend in the Lake Tahoe region, was honored at a recent ceremony for his long service in the ski community. Palisades Tahoe and the SNOW Sports Museum honored the 101-year-old Hollay, a former ski patroller who is known across Tahoe for his many contributions to the ski industry. Hollay played an […]