Thanks to a new gondola, the wait will soon be over for a way to easily ski or snowboard at Squaw Valley-Alpine Meadows on the same day. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announced recently the state-of-the-art, highly anticipated Base-to-Base Gondola (B2B) will likely begin construction this summer. Officials with the ski resort are unsure at this […]
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Declining sales for Hyundai Sonata
A new redesign was supposed to boast sales for the 2020 Hyundai Sonata. However, the revamped Sonata apparently wasn’t alluring enough as sales dropped once again. Now in its seventh generation, the 2021 Hyundai Sonata arrives with lots of improvements due to last year’s redesign. Among the upgrades were new technology features and a larger […]
Homewood offering free lift tickets to healthcare workers
Healthcare workers can be rewarded for their commitment during the pandemic by receiving a free lift ticket Feb. 28 from Homewood Mountain ski resort. Over the past year, healthcare workers have made an indelible impact on communities around the country during the Covid-19 pandemic. Homewood Mountain is giving away 200 free lift tickets, access to the […]
Snow storms will hit Tahoe ski resorts
Following a dry spell since the beginning of the month, snow will return over the next week at Tahoe ski resorts. Not only will it snow, it could snow big time starting by the middle of next week. Although there is no definitive forecast at this time, one weather model shows a huge storm that […]
Sugar Bowl ski resort opening Nov. 27
Thanks to recent snowfall and its snowmaking capability, Sugar Bowl ski resort in Lake Tahoe will open Friday, Nov. 27. Sugar Bowl has received 32 inches of of natural snow this month. And thanks to cold evening temperatures, it has frequently had its snowmaking equipment operating. The resort, located off Interstate 80 on Donner Summit, […]
Tahoe ski resorts receive major snowfall
A snow storm left a significant amount of snow Wednesday morning on Tahoe ski resorts. Nine Tahoe ski resorts received 10 or more inches of snow from the storm, which arrived Tuesday afternoon (Nov. 17) and kept coming down throughout the evening. More snow will fall today, starting in the afternoon and continuing into the […]
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 […]
Tahoe ski resorts depend on snowmaking
Natural snow doesn’t always arrive in bunches in the Lake Tahoe region. Snowfall totals vary on a yearly basis. But one thing is certain: the consistent snowfall that Tahoe ski resorts were accustomed to for decades can no longer be assumed. So, because ski resorts are naturally dependent on snow coverage, the importance of man-made […]
Redesigned 2020 Genesis G90
A new supersized grille is one of the first things folks should notice about the 2020 Genesis G90. It’s a giant grille that resembles a home-plate in baseball. If this was a ploy to garner some attention, it’s mission accomplished – a home run. One can’t take a front-end look at the Genesis G90 without […]
Kia Niro an appealing plug-in hybrid
Subcompact crossover sport utility vehicles continue to grow in numbers. Why? Two big reasons are car buyers love their fuel efficiency and the sticker price meets their budget. Introduced in 2017, the five-passenger Kia Niro has managed to wedge its way into a crowded field of subcompacts (note that some auto folks classify the Niro […]