Vail Resorts Inc. announced that it will have new management leadership roles for the 2019-20 ski season, including its Tahoe ski resorts. There will be changes in management at Vail Resorts’ three Lake Tahoe ski resorts – Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood. Pete Sonntag, currently chief operating officer (CEO) of Whistler Blackcomb, will relocate to Broomfield, […]
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The lovable Mazda Miata
Clearly, the loveable Mazda Miata continues its mass appeal to U.S. car buyers. In 2017, Mazda reported 11,294 sales for the Miata, its most since 2007. Although sales dipped in 2018, the nearly 9,000 models that were sold is still quite good. The Miata has been delivering fun as one of the standard bearers in […]
Historic Virginia & Truckee railroad keeps rolling along
For the Virginia & Truckee Railroad, the story of its future as part of Nevada’s living history will be guided by its illustrious 150-year past. The signature green and yellow cars, made famous during the Comstock Lode, continue to provide a historic reminder of what the now and then. The “Queen of the Short Lines” […]
Squaw Valley-Alpine gondola nears final approval
The long talked-about gondola linking Squaw Valley ski resort to Alpine Meadows is on the horizon. The proposal to connect the two Lake Tahoe ski resorts with a 2.2-mile-long gondola was approved by the Placer County Board of Supervisors on July 30. The approval was likely the final crucial step toward linking Squaw Valley and […]
Hyundai Ioniq fantastic on fuel economy
Anyone interested in purchasing the 2019 Hyundai Ioniq better be proficient at decision making. That’s required, because the Ioniq comes in three distinct models – and all three of them are appealing. The Ioniq is the first vehicle worldwide that’s available with three different types of electrified powertrains on the same platform. Heading into the […]
Vail Resorts adds 17 U.S. ski resorts
Vail Resorts Inc. announced this week that it has added 17 U.S. ski areas to its network of resorts. Through the acquisition, Vail Resorts will add 17 U.S. ski areas to its network of world-class resorts. Located near major metropolitan areas, including New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Columbus, St. Louis, Kansas City […]
Homewood hosting Tahoe 200 Running Festival
Homewood Mountain Resort in Lake Tahoe will host the Tahoe 200 Running Festival on Sept. 13-15. Located on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe, Homewood Mountain Resort will serve as host for the Tahoe 200 Running Festival, a weekend event designed to include races, live music, a vendor village and other related activities for runners […]
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid a solid minivan
Say hello to the Chrysler Pacifica, a minivan that could put a little dent in the sales of the two industry leaders – Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey. Chrysler did a nice job of creating its relatively new minivan. It features a light, yet solid body structure with a sleek, stylish exterior, and features an […]
Barkley returns to this week’s American Century Championship
Charles Barkley isn’t sure how well he will play at the upcoming American Century Championship, July 9-14 at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. But the outspoken Hall of Fame basketball player doesn’t really care. Visiting Tahoe in July is still his favorite week all year. Barkley will once again bring his oversized personality, good nature and […]
Curtain comes down on Squaw Valley ski season
The curtain finally came down on the ski season at Squaw Valley. The popular Tahoe ski resort closed Sunday (July 7), ending the fourth largest season of operating days in the resort’s history. The season lasted nearly eight months and there were 212 operating days this season. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows opened for the 2018-19 […]