A sizable crowd last weekend of skiers and snowboarders, combined with good snow conditions, has convinced Donner Ski Ranch to remain open. Donner Ski Ranch, located off Interstate 80 at the Norden exit, along historic Highway 40 near Lake Tahoe, had originally announced plans to close last Sunday. However, this week they decided to keep […]
Latest closing ever for KT-22 lift at Squaw Valley
One of Lake Tahoe’s most notable chair lifts – KT-22 at Squaw Valley – will celebrate its latest closing in resort history. On Saturday (May 20), Squaw Valley ski resort is planning to keep the KT-22 chairlift open until 7 p.m. to celebrate the iconic lift’s latest closing in history. The lift normally closes at […]
Ford Fusion revamped for 2017
It didn’t take long for the Ford Fusion to gain popularity. The midsize sedan debuted in 2006 and 11 years later the vehicle is still competing with the heavyweights in its class. The problem for the Fusion is competition – it’s fierce. The segment includes Honda Accord, Chevrolet Malibu, Mazda 6, Toyota Camry; Volkswagen Passat, […]
Final day of skiing at Alpine Meadows, Donner Ski Ranch
Sunday is the final day of skiing at snowboarding at Alpine Meadows and Donner Ski Ranch. In honor of Mother’s Day, Donner Ski Ranch is offering free skiing and riding to moms of all ages on its final day of the season. Alpine Meadows stopped running lifts every day of the week recently, but has […]
Mother’s Day promotion: Moms ski free at Donner Ski Ranch
Looking for something to do on Mother’s Day? How about skiing at Donner Ski Ranch, where moms of all ages ski free on the final day of the season. This will be the final weekend of skiing and snowboarding at Donner Ski Ranch near Lake Tahoe, which closes Sunday, May 14. While Tahoe’s other smaller, […]
Final weekend of skiing at Donner Ski Ranch
This will be the final weekend of skiing and snowboarding at Donner Ski Ranch near Lake Tahoe, which closes Sunday, May 14. While Tahoe’s other smaller, family-friendly ski resorts have all shut down for the 2016-17 season, iconic Donner Ski Ranch remains open, one of four Lake Tahoe ski resorts that’s still running its lifts. […]
Sugar Bowl gets 7 more inches of snow for final day of ski season
One final snowfall greeted skiers and snowboarders Sunday morning at Sugar Bowl ski resort. It seemed appropriate that the Lake Tahoe ski resort would end the 2016-17 season Sunday with fresh snow. It’s been a crazy year of snow for all Tahoe resorts and Sugar Bowl in particular. The 7 inches of snow Saturday brings […]
Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe enhances “Ritz Kids” program
Looking for a vacation spot in Lake Tahoe that will challenge your children and keep them entertained? The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe will enhance the popular “Ritz Kids” program this summer. Located mid-mountain at Northstar California Resort, The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe introduces an initiative for the Ritz Kids program that includes an Energy Challenge and Sustainability […]
Minivan with style: 2017 Chrysler Pacifica
Once the rage and deemed the vehicle of choice for “soccer moms” everywhere, minivan sales peaked in the early 2000s and has slowly subsided ever since. This year Chrysler bid farewell to the Town & Country minivan, an automobile it had produced for more than two decades with some degree of success. Realizing the peak […]
Sugar Bowl ski resort closing Sunday
A long ski season ends Sunday (May 7) for Sugar Bowl ski resort. It was both a long and memorable ski season for Sugar Bowl and all Lake Tahoe ski resorts. Due to huge snow storms in January and February, and several in early March, eight Lake Tahoe ski resorts had already received 600 or […]