Anyone who pays attention to ski resort season openers in the Lake Tahoe region knows that Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe likes to get its lifts running first. And this year should be no different as the popular Nevada ski resort will open Friday (Nov. 8), once again offering skiing and snowboarding first among its Tahoe […]
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Christmas skiing at Tahoe ski resorts
Don’t expect Santa to be dropping off any white fluffy gifts this Christmas Eve in Lake Tahoe. The Christmas weather forecast and current conditions are not what skiers and snowboarders were hoping for this December when they envisioned a white Christmas. While it will be white at Tahoe ski resorts, the snow remains sparse. Unlike […]
Mazda unveils CX-90 plug-in hybrid
Mazda not only decided to part ways with the popular CX-9 SUV, it replaced it with a large crossover SUV whose offerings include a plug-in hybrid. We test drove the 2024 Mazda CX-90 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) for a week and came away impressed by its overall quality. The new SUV, which also is offered as […]
Palisades Tahoe will initiate paid parking next season
Starting next season, Palisades Tahoe ski resort will implement paid parking on weekends and holidays. Palisades Tahoe announced Friday (June 2) it will introduce a mix of free and reserve-in-advance, paid parking for all guests during the 2023-24 season. Parking will remain free during weekdays – Monday through Friday on non-holiday weeks. The cost of […]
Honda Pilot gets redesign
When it comes to midsize SUVs, the Honda Pilot has always been among the top choices. Although the competition has increased in recent years – most notably the Kia Telluride and its virtual twin, the Hyundai Palisades – the reliable and well-rounded Pilot has remained in the upper echelon for families seeking a three-row midsize […]
Sugar Bowl extends ski season to April 23
While another round of snow hits the Lake Tahoe region this week, it seems appropriate at least one area ski resort would be extending its closing date. Having received 400 inches of snow so far this season – including 154 inches in January – Sugar Bowl announced earlier this week it will extend operations through […]
New turbo engines for 2022 Range Rover
The 2022 Land Rover Range Rover is a wonderful SUV that offers luxury, style, performance and more. However, the elephant in the room is price. Any adaptation of the Range Rover is not cheap. It starts at approximately $94,000 and with a host of options added can rise to more than $215,000. The first-generation Land […]
Epic New Year’s snow totals for Tahoe ski resort
Following multiple frustrating days of rain mixed with snow, the white stuff finally arrived in abundance throughout the day on New Year’s Eve and continued into the morning. There were 11 Tahoe ski resorts reporting 30 inches or more Sunday morning (Jan. 1). Sierra-at-Tahoe had the most snow in the Tahoe region, getting 42 inches […]
Ideal Christmas Day conditions at Tahoe ski resorts
Tahoe ski resorts have already received their primary gift – considerable snow and terrific Christmas Day weather. However, following the balmy high temperatures Sunday that may hit the low 50s, there will be dramatic weather changes at Tahoe ski resorts starting Monday (Dec. 26). The National Weather Service (NWS) is predicting Ridgetop winds will begin […]
Northstar unveils new Comstock lift
Skiers and snowboarders who frequent Northstar California will be happy to see the new high-speed 6-person chairlift that the resort staged a ribbon-cutting grand opening for on Friday. Located in Truckee on Lake Tahoe’s north shore, Northstar adds the upgraded Comstock Express lift as it enters its 50th anniversary season. Thanks to a sizable storm […]