An extremely disappointing December in regards to snow has impacted many Lake Tahoe ski resorts. However, larger ski resorts tend to separate themselves from the smaller ones when a lack of snow takes place. Heavenly Mountain is a great example of a resort that benefits tremendously from its snowmaking capabilities, which it has billed for […]
Lake Tahoe ski report for Christmas holidays
Skiers and snowboarders have begun their annual pilgrimage to Lake Tahoe for a Christmas holiday ski vacation. Even though December has been a poor month for snow, the agreeable temperatures have been advantageous for making snow, resulting in all 14 Lake Tahoe ski resorts being open right now. Although some Tahoe ski resorts have minimal […]
All 14 Lake Tahoe ski resorts open
Lake Tahoe ski resorts are ready for the onslaught of skiers and snowboarders who will be spending the Christmas holidays at the region’s 14 ski resorts. Below is a look at the terrain available at each resort. Alpine Meadows 8 of 13 lifts operating with access to 27 runs (10 groomed) 18-29-inch base, 28-62-inch season […]
Bargain lift ticket deals at Mt. Rose ski resort
Although lift ticket prices go up every year and other related costs continue to rise as well, there are still bargains for the smart skiing and snowboard shopper. Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe is offering lots of enticing deals for the 2017-18 ski season. The resort, located off Mt. Rose Highway in Nevada, is once again […]
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 […]
Jonny Moseley enjoys long history with Squaw Valley
Spending the holidays at Squaw Valley are special times for Jonny Moseley and his family. A freestyle skiing gold medal winner in the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan, Moseley has always called Squaw Valley his home mountain. Winter weekends in his youth were spent at Squaw, honing his skills for what would eventually become […]
Despite modest snow totals, lots of terrain open at Lake Tahoe ski resorts
Lake Tahoe ski resorts are still waiting for their first big storm to create that irresistible urge for skiers and snowboarders to regularly start heading to the Sierra. The first snow in several weeks arrived Tuesday evening and continued into the morning hours. However, there was only a modest amount of snow created by Mother […]
PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn & Residences announces plans
A lodging fixture at the base of Squaw Valley ski resort for decades, the Squaw Valley Inn will be redeveloped by The PlumpJack Group. The new project will replace the existing Squaw Valley Inn with a new 60-room inn and 34 exclusive slope-side residences – called PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn & Residences. The new residences […]
Good early-season skiing at Squaw Valley
The wind was howling Saturday and lifts on the upper mountain of Squaw Valley were shut down. However, that didn’t stop many skiers and snowboarders, who were anxious to make some early-season turns despite the challenging conditions. Ray Johnston made the three-hour-plus drive from Sausalito for a half day of skiing. Even though the terrain […]
2018 Toyota Camry features attractive exterior
It’s taken 35 years, but Toyota has finally produced a stylish sedan that has people looking twice at the latest edition and wondering if it’s really a Camry. Although a wonderful midsize sedan for more than three decades, the Camry never possessed a wow factor when it came to appearance. But kiss those days goodbye, […]