The 2025-26 ski season is nearing. Like many Tahoe ski resorts, Tahoe Donner has some changes ready to unveil when it’s lifts start running. Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort is scheduled to open the season Friday, Dec. 19 (conditions permitting). The Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Center is set to begin its season Friday, Nov. 28 – celebrating […]
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Jonny Moseley: From Dinner Roll to Palisades Tahoe ski ambassador
Jonny Moseley’s intriguing story began at Squaw Valley (now Palisades Tahoe). It continues today at the same resort where ski lessons as a young child eventually led to extraordinary fame as a skier and a long, successful career in the business side of the sport. Moseley is best known for winning a gold medal in […]
A final ride on Sugar’s Bowl’s historic Village Gondola
Arguably the most iconic gondola in the Lake Tahoe region – or anywhere in the U.S. – will undergo a major renovation and won’t be available next ski season. Ever ride the historic Village Gondola at Sugar Bowl ski resort? The gondola had a lifespan and it was time for it to receive modernization – […]
Honda CR-V hybrid continues its reign
There’s been considerable speculation the venerable Honda CR-V has lost some of its appeal. Don’t believe the naysayers. For proof, check the sales figures. The coveted compact crossover SUV has sales between roughly 304,000 to 384,000 in 11 of the past 12 years. That one “down year” was 245,003 in 2022. However, the CR-V bounced […]
Heavenly, Northstar begin snowmaking
The snowmaking systems at Heavenly and Northstar ski resorts in Lake Tahoe are now operating. Can the 2025-26 ski season be far away? “Our snowmaking systems are fired up and so are we,” a press release Monday stated. “Heavenly and Northstar have officially kicked off snowmaking for the 2025-2026 ski and ride season as we […]
Diamond Peak celebrating 60th anniversary this season
A family-friendly Lake Tahoe ski resort will be celebrating a milestone when the 2025-26 season kicks off in early December. When Diamond Peak Ski Resort ushers in skiers and riders this season, it will be its 60th “Diamond” anniversary season. The popular ski resort in Incline Village has scheduled a series of commemorative events, nostalgic […]
Finally a new redesign for Toyota 4Runner
The question had been asked for years – when is Toyota going to redesign the outdated 4Runner? Following a perplexing 14-year wait, the Japanese automaker finally decided it was time to give its midsize truck-based SUV a makeover, ushering in the sixth 4Runner generation. In our opinion, the 2025 Toyota 4Runner is much improved over […]
Lexus unveils LX 700h hybrid
Lexus has the distinction of being the first luxury brand to manufacture a hybrid, introducing the RX 400h in 2004. The company seemingly hasn’t slowed down ever since. Both Toyota and its luxury division are known for their hybrid production. So, it comes as no surprise that we see the new 2025 Lexus LX 700h […]
Hyundai Santa Cruz appealing small truck
This is small truck that’s worth considering. And not just because it happens to be the name of a Northern California beach town that we’ve enjoyed on multiple occasions. The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz is a truck with a distinctive personality. It’s a compact four-door crew-cab that seats five passengers, possesses the driving dynamics of […]
What’s new this season at California ski resorts
The 2025-26 ski season is nearing and it appears California and Nevada’s many resorts are preparing for their openers. Ski California’s 36 member resorts in California and Nevada are prepping with a variety of on- and off-mountain improvements, including new and refreshed lodges, experiences, lesson programs, the return of signature and annual events, and more. […]