Tahoe ski resorts are once again painted white, thanks to the first snow storm of the season. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows was overjoyed with the amount of snow it received by Sunday morning (Nov. 8). Squaw-Alpine was reporting 9 inches of snow overnight at its upper mountain and 5-8 inches total at the base. The […]
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Tahoe ski resorts could get 2 feet of snow
The first snow of the season could result in up to 2 feet of snow at Tahoe ski resorts. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a snow warning for Friday morning (Nov. 6) through Sunday evening that could have snow accumulating as low as 5,000 feet. The warning says the snow totals […]
Ford Explorer hybrid debuts
A classic Ford vehicle for three decades, the Explorer moves into another classification this year: hybrid. The all-new 2020 Ford Explorer hybrid comes with some definite pluses, fuel economy (25-28 mpg) among the most notable. But there has been some pushback from potential buyers who are getting a dose of sticker shock. The midsize Explorer […]
First Tahoe snow arriving Friday
The first snow of the season is expected later this week in Lake Tahoe, which means the 2021 ski season probably isn’t far away. According to OpenSnow.com, the snow should arrive Friday morning (Nov. 6) and the white stuff could be dropping over the weekend as well. But there’s no rush for skiers and snowboarders […]
Squaw-Alpine opening Nov. 25
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will begin the 2021 ski season by opening Nov. 25, weather permitting. Operations at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows during COVID-19 will require guests and the resort t o work together. Squaw-Alpine is committed to providing space for physical distancing, adhering to safety policies and remaining flexible in the face of the […]
Northstar ski resort opening Nov. 20
Northstar California ski resort has tentatively set its opening date for November 20. Northstar’s scheduled opening day for the 2020-21 ski season is less than a month away. The resort, along with two other Vail Resorts in Tahoe – Kirkwood, Heavenly – began snowmaking operations Sunday (Oct. 25). Northstar Epic pass holders will receive priority […]
Snowmaking begins at Tahoe ski resorts
Cold temperatures have descended on Tahoe ski resorts this week. And that means snowmaking has commenced. Cold temperatures and dry air have created ideal conditions for making snow in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Vail Resorts’ three Tahoe properties – Heavenly Mountain, Northstar California, Kirkwood Mountain – all plan to take advantage of this week’s cool weather window […]
Honda Insight a solid hybrid
Gas-saving hybrid sedans have lost some of their edge in recent years due to an influx of so many subcompact hybrid sport utility vehicles. The tiny SUVs offer more versatility and generally are more appealing looking than the standard hybrid sedan. The Toyota Prius, easily the top-selling hybrid historically, has seen its popularity greatly diminish […]
Cost to ski in South Korea?
BY FRANK PEARSALL For a ton of different reasons, South Korea is an absolutely perfect place to go skiing. In this gorgeous and vibrant country, you’ll have access to so many unique experiences and rich details, creating a ski experience just as good as anywhere in the world – and with a little something extra […]
Northstar opening ski season Nov. 20
Northstar California ski resort has tentatively set its opening date for November 20. Northstar’s scheduled opening day for the 2020-21 ski season is just one month away. Northstar Epic pass holders will receive priority access to the reservation system, beginning Nov. 6, as well as exclusive early season access from opening day through Dec. 7. […]