If working at a premier Lake Tahoe ski resort this season seems like a great idea, the folks at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows may have a job for you. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will host one winter job fair for 2017-18 positions, which will take place Thursday, Nov. 2, starting at 3 p.m. Interviews with hiring managers will take […]
2017 Ford C-Max Energi no gas guzzler
Ford prides itself on manufacturing mainstream vehicles for the masses. But at first glance, the 2017 Ford C-Max hardly fits the mold. This is no “normal” car. In fact, it’s quite complex and even the classification is a bit convoluted. Is the C-Max considered a hatchback, a wagon or some type of runabout? The answer […]
Mt Rose ski resort first to open in Lake Tahoe
With an October 27 opening this week, Mt. Rose became the first Lake Tahoe-area ski resort to open for the 2017-18 season. 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 belonged to Mt. Rose, which […]
2017 Dodge Durango comfortable SUV with long trips
A week of traveling along the central coast of California and a journey home to the northern part of the state proved quite the test for the 2017 Dodge Durango. Although one might be skeptical about a long journey in a vehicle this size, the large crossover sport utility vehicle was up for the task. […]
Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe offering enticing programs for 2017-18 ski season
Following a tremendous ski season a year ago with record-setting snow totals, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe will once again have a number of enticing offerings and programs for the 2017-18 ski season in Lake Tahoe. Located mid-mountain at Northstar California ski resort, the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe is a luxury ski-in/ski-out property. Guests this winter will […]
Volkswagen presents versatile all-new Golf Alltrack
There are many manufacturers who are blurring the lines these days, creating a wagon that has many of the characteristics that car buyers value in a sports utility vehicle. Add one more to the list: The all-new 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. Volkswagen has attempted to build the Alltrack with some enviable features that give it […]
Sugar Bowl ski resort makes significant improvements for 2017-18 season
Coming off a record-setting season, both Sugar Bowl ski resort and Royal Gorge cross country resort have made significant improvements for the 2017-18 season. Sugar Bowl | Royal Gorge Resort has invested $3 million in capital improvements this summer, bringing its two-year investment total to more than $6 million. Investments were made in snow grooming and […]
Mt. Rose first Tahoe ski resort to open – Oct. 27
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, […]