Historically, there have been very few complaints regarding the Honda Odyssey, arguably the preeminent minivan for more than two decades. This family-friendly people mover debuted in 1995 and quickly gained the trust and admiration of car shoppers who were looking for a vehicle equivalent to the station wagon, the vehicle of choice for many large […]
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Sunny skies at Lake Tahoe ski resorts
There’s not a lot of ski resort regions in the U.S. where the weather is quite like Lake Tahoe right now. Skiers and snowboarders are enjoying beautiful, sun-drenched conditions one day after Christmas. The temperatures are expected to climb into the low 50s on Tuesday, after being in the low 20s during the chilly evening […]
Truckee-Tahoe Pet Lodge repeats as ‘Best of Pet Care Service’
The Truckee-Tahoe Pet Lodge has become a favored location in the winter months for people looking for a reliable location to board their pet for a day, several days, or an entire week when visiting North Lake Tahoe. It’s a great spot for people seeking a safe place for their beloved pet. The Truckee-Tahoe Pet […]
Squaw Valley renames first Shirley Zone tree run
Squaw Valley christened the first Shirley Zone tree run this week. The new trail has been renamed “Mac & Ernie’s.” The first tree run was renamed to honor and thank Ryan McInerney, a President at Visa. The McInerney family provided a generous donation to Waterkeeper Alliance. The Waterkeeper Alliance is the largest and fastest growing nonprofit […]
Kirkwood ski resort opens Nov. 22
This won’t be a ceremonial opening. Kirkwood Mountain ski resort expects to have significant terrain available Wednesday (Nov. 21) when it opens the 2017-18 season for skiing and snowboarding. Kirkwood Mountain will open at 9 a.m. with four lifts operating: Snowkirk (Chair 1), Solitude (Chair 5), Cornice Express (Chair 6) and the Reut (Chair 11). […]
Winter tips for driving in snow
The first major snow storm has descended on Lake Tahoe this weekend. Quick question before you hit the road. Are you aware of these winter tips for driving in the snow? These handy tips (below) from California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) are a great idea for rookie drivers to peruse. Even experienced drivers should refresh […]
Lake Tahoe ski resorts: Which one is right for you?
By Erin Morris It’s been dumping at Lake Tahoe ski resorts practically all winter. White powder, the drug of choice for many, arrived in truck loads to the Tahoe region, especially in January and February. No, I’m not talking literal trucks coming from the south. Trucks in the form of storm fronts bringing that beautiful, […]
Lake Tahoe ski resorts record 7 of 10 biggest snow days in U.S. this season
It’s been a crazy year for snow totals at Lake Tahoe ski resorts. And according to a ski booking website, Lake Tahoe ski resorts have recorded seven of the largest single day snow totals in the U.S. for the 2016-17 season. ZRankings tracks all kinds of data in regards to skiing and recently compiled a […]
2017 Acura MDX more appealing than ever before
Now in its eighth year of production by Honda’s luxury division, the Acura MDX is a midsize luxury crossover sport utility vehicle that is appealing for a variety of reasons. The MDX is quite versatile. It can serve as the family-friendly sport utility vehicle that has three rows of seating and can haul up to […]
Sierra snowpack measurement at only 53 percent
Despite a snow storm that has dumped 2-3 feet in the Lake Tahoe region over the past two days, the overall snow total is underwhelming. The current snowpack was measured Tuesday at Phillips Station near Echo Summit near South Lake Tahoe. The state’s first official manual snowpack reading for 2017 was 53 percent of average. […]