The Village at Squaw Valley is an excellent lodging location when visiting the iconic Lake Tahoe ski resort that hosted the 1960 Olympics. My wife, daughter and I had a bedroom condo for three days, four nights in late January, 2018. We loved the window looking out on the Village and even better was the […]
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Incline Village golf courses in great shape
The golf season is in full swing in Lake Tahoe. To the delight of local golfers and tourists, both the Championship Course and the Mountain Course at the Incline Village golf complex are in great shape this season. The Incline Village Championship Course and the Mountain Course began offering play May 18. The Mountain Course is […]
Vail Resorts offering Epic Pass for Tahoe resorts
A season pass at Vail Resorts includes more than just access to the mountains for skiing and snowboarding. It also involves considerable perks this summer. In the Lake Tahoe area, Vail Resorts operates Heavenly Mountain, Northstar California and Kirkwood Mountain. Summer Perks for a 2018-19 Winter Season Pass (for use this summer) Complimentary scenic lift […]
Annika Sorenstam Golf Weekend at Ritz-Carlton
For the fourth straight year, Annika Sorenstam will be at the Lake Tahoe hotel to offer members of The Ritz-Carlton Rewards Program an exclusive weekend, Sorenstam, a Hall of Fame golfer , will be a major part of an exclusive golf weekend getaway on Aug. 10-12 at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe. The weekend includes a two-night luxury […]
Sugar Bowl Academy training young, talented skiers
The Sugar Bowl Academy is nestled in a quaint European-style ski village at the base of Sugar Bowl ski resort is recognized for nurturing that talent while providing top level academics. Sugar Bowl Academy was founded in 1998 by Tricia Hellman Gibbs, a former U.S. Ski Team athlete whose father founded a ski academy in […]
Resort at Squaw Creek offers array of summer activities
The fun activities have increased this summer at Resort of Squaw Creek, which has a number of interesting things to do in the summer months for visitors at the resort hotel in Lake Tahoe. Resort at Squaw Creek, a luxury California resort with an idyllic mountain setting, features 405 luxurious resort rooms and suites. It […]
2018 Lexus LC 500 terrific new sports car
For a little car, this one makes considerable noise. However, this noise is a pleasurable one – a throaty engine is part of the enjoyment that comes with owning the 2018 Lexus LC 500. This is the first year for the luxury sport coupe. And judging by the looks and comments that were received here, […]
Squaw Valley ski resort open through Memorial Day
Although the ski season has ended for most Lake Tahoe ski resorts, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows ski resort remains open for much of May. The closing of Mt. Rose last week left just one ski resort open. Squaw Valley says it will remain open until Memorial Day (May 28), weather permitting. For the remainder of […]
2018 Nissan Armada redesign a hit
Historically, changes have not been part of the playbook for the Nissan Armada. Too many years Nissan decided to stay put instead of making alterations on its full-size sport utility vehicle. And by doing nothing, Nissan was also doing nothing to grow its Armada sales. From 2004 to 2007 Nissan sold between approximately 31,600 to […]
Spring skiing a blessing at Northstar California
Siouxsie Jennett was comfortably basking in the sun on a late March afternoon, enjoying some well-deserved relaxation at the scenic Village at Northstar. While her three children were nearby playing, the Santa Barbara mom was resting on a comfortable deck chair, talking with a friend. Skiing was done for the day and it was kick-back […]