It’s always interesting to see who will be the first ski resort to open in the Lake Tahoe region. For the third year in a row, that honor belongs to Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, which announced today it would begin operation Friday (Oct. 27) and Saturday. A year ago, Mt. Rose opened for skiers and […]
Proposed gondola connecting Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows
The rumor has been circulating ever since Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows became one united ski resort. The resort moved one step closer by recently announcing its plan to install a base-to-base gondola, connecting Squaw Valley and the base area at Alpine Meadows. Called the “California Express,” the proposed gondola would save approximately 40 minutes for […]
2017 Jeep Renegade delivers off-road thrills
Jeep lovers are passionate about exploring the great outdoors in off-road excursions. Chrysler has made a nice chunk of change over the years with its continual production of Jeeps and their terrific ability to deliver excitement on unsurfaced roads. The Jeep Grand Cherokee, Compass, Wrangler and Patriot may be the preferred choice of off-road enthusiasts, […]
2017 Mazda CX-5: competent compact SUV
Mazda redesigned its compact crossover sport utility vehicle with a primary focus: keeping the emphasis on driving acumen. Say hello to the 2017 Mazda CX-5, a small SUV that delivers the ride quality that can match any of its competitors. The CX-5 receives high marks for its driving impressions because it handles like a well-behaved […]
Squaw Valley hosting U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame event
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will celebrate ski and snowboard history next spring when it welcomes the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame to honor its class of 2017. A star-studded group of eight noted skiing athletes and sport builders have been announced as inductees to the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame’s Class […]
Hybrid model now in Nissan Rogue lineup
It’s not easy for a small crossover sport utility vehicle to get noticed, thanks to the popularity of the Honda CR-V and the Toyota RAV4, the class leaders for years. Other notable performers like the Ford Escape, Mazda CX-5, Subaru Forester and Kia Sportage can cloud the picture as well for a small SUV looking […]
Mt. Rose ski resort holding job fairs
Mt. Rose ski resort is holding various Job Fairs in October as it looks to hire employees for the 2017-18 ski season. For people who love to ski or snowboard, a job at a ski resort can be a cool thing, because it typically comes with a complimentary ski pass, which is the case at […]
Snowbomb hosting ski and board festivals
The annual Snowbomb ski and board festivals will take place at three Northern California three locations: Santa Clara, San Francisco and Sacramento. Below are the details for the Sacramento event, which takes place Nov. 11-12 at the Cal Expo Center. Complimentary Lift Tickets Up to 4 Complimentary Lift Tickets Available per Show Powder Pass Members […]
2017 Hyundai Ioniq: Versatile Hybrid, Electric Vehicle
Anyone interested in purchasing the all-new 2017 Hyundai Ioniq better be proficient at decision making. That’s required, because the Ioniq comes in three models – and all three of them are appealing. For forward-thinking folks who want to travel via electric vehicle (EV) only, the Ioniq Electric is quite tempting. But not so fast on […]
Camp Richardson Octoberfest Oct. 7-8
This is an event all beer lovers should put on their calendar: The 23rd annual Oktoberfest at Camp Richardson Historic Resort and Marina, which takes place Oct. 7-8 in South Lake Tahoe. The kegs will be tapped and the beer will be flowing at beautiful Camp Richardson – www.camprichardson.com/oktoberfest. And more good news – admission and parking […]