Snow has arrived, and not surprisingly, numerous Lake Tahoe ski resorts are making plans to open for the 2017-18 season. Two more Lake Tahoe ski resorts – Heavenly Mountain and Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows – will open Friday (Nov. 17) for skiing and snowboarding. Kirkwood Mountain is scheduled to open Nov. 22 and Northstar California […]
Snow will aid opening day for Squaw, Heavenly ski resorts
A snow storm that began today and will continue Thursday (Nov. 16) is a welcome site for both Heavenly Mountain Resort and Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows ski resorts, who have a planned opening Friday. With more snow predicted, Heavenly Mountain expects to add to the 5 inches of snow it has received thus far. Regardless […]
Five Lake Tahoe ski resorts will be open by Nov. 17
Two Lake Tahoe ski resorts are currently open and by the end of the week three more resorts will join them, bringing the total to five openings for skiing and snowboarding. Heavenly Mountain, Northstar California and Squaw Valley Alpine are all scheduled to open Friday, Nov. 17 for the 2017-18 season. Already open are Lake […]
SnowBomb Festival this weekend in Sacramento
Skiers and snowboarders looking to get excited about the 2017-18 season should consider attending the annual SnowBomb Festival this weekend in Sacramento. The snow sport gathering is Saturday (Nov. 11) and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Cal Expo Center off Exposition Boulevard. Snowbomb held previous ski and board festivals at Santa Clara […]
Boreal Mountain first California ski resort to open
It’s certainly not among the biggest ski resorts in California. But one thing that tiny Boreal Mountain Resort has going for it right now is Wednesday (Nov. 8) it became the first California ski resort to open for the 2017-18 season. Located off Interstate 80 at the Boreal Ridge Road/Castle Peak exit, Boreal Mountain had […]
Mt. Rose ski resort announces Nov. 7 opening
After being the first Lake Tahoe-area ski resort to open for the 2017-18 season, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe will now be the first resort to open for the season. Located in Nevada near Lake Tahoe, Mt. Rose announced today that it will begin daily operations Tuesday for the 2017-18 season. Mt. Rose will offer access […]
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 […]
Coolest ski town in North America: Truckee
When it comes to “cool” ski resort towns in North America, according to one source, Truckee is the coolest. The iconic Lake Tahoe town of Truckee was recently named the coolest ski town, according to a report from Matador Network. A travel and lifestyle publication, Matador Network recently ranked North American’s top 21 coolest cities. […]
2017 Volkswagen Passat: Quality family sedan
Thanks in part to its proud German heritage, the Volkswagen Passat manages to stand out among a long list of credible midsize family sedans that provide transportation for the masses. The Passat is the only European-made vehicle in a class that is dominated by American, Japanese and Korean manufacturers. Not that the current line of […]
Storm could dump 2 feet of snow in Lake Tahoe
One Lake Tahoe ski resort had a brief opening last weekend. But the real start to the ski season may be ignited in the next few days by a snow storm that could dump 2 feet of snow in the Tahoe region. Following a light rain Thursday evening, heavier rain and snow will likely fall […]