Although anxious skiers and snowboarders await the opening of Lake Tahoe ski resorts, one California resort has begun running its lifts: Mammoth Mountain. Mammoth Mountain opened on Thursday (Nov. 10) with top-to-bottom access for skiers and riders, becoming the first ski resort in California and the first major resort in the western U.S. to open. Following […]
Nissan Altima continues to battle its rivals
It’s not easy for the Nissan Altima. Despite being a solid midsize family sedan, the competition has always been formidable. And seemingly no matter what Nissan does, the Altima typically gets overlooked. That trend did change for a bit when the redesigned Altima was introduced in 2013. A smart remodeling put a little scare into […]
Warren Miller film debuts this week in Bay Area
It’s not officially ski season in the U.S. without the appearance of a Warren Miller film. The legendary Warren Miller team is back again this year, producing its 67th action-packed and humorous ski film. The action-packed, fun film will be shown throughout the Bay Area, starting Thursday in Walnut Creek. Dates and show times for […]
Warren Miller’s latest ski film in San Francisco on Nov. 11
It’s not officially ski season in the U.S. without the appearance of a Warren Miller film. The legendary Warren Miller team is back again this year, producing its 67th action-packed and humorous ski film. The action-packed, fun ski film will be seen Thursday (Nov. 11) in San Francisco’s beautiful Palace of Fine Arts Theatre. Dates and […]
Northstar, Kirkwood, Heavenly ski resorts begin snowmaking
It’s that time of year when ski resorts begin firing up the snowmaking machines at every opportunity, while skiers and snowboarders and everyone in the ski industry is keeping a close watch on the weather. The reason: they are all anxious to get the ski season underway. Lake Tahoe experienced a 400-percent increase in average […]
Improved Nissan Pathfinder celebrates 30th anniversary
Once known as a cumbersome sport utility vehicle that didn’t have mass appeal, the Nissan Pathfinder is gradually gaining admirers thanks to some smart changes over the past few years. The front-wheel drive Pathfinder (all-wheel drive is an option) is one of the original SUV trailblazers and this year celebrates its 30th anniversary. In that […]
Mt. Rose ski resort delays opening day
Although weekend storms delivered snow to the Lake Tahoe, it wasn’t enough for Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe to make a planned Halloween opening date. The resort, located off Mt. Rose Highway in Nevada, requires a minimum of 10 inches of base for skiers and snowboarders and it didn’t happen. Mt. Rose received an estimated 5 […]
Tahoe Star Tours begins Dec. 21 at Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe
For star-loving watchers, Tahoe Star Tours will host a series of evenings under the stars this winter that pair stargazing with a snowshoe tour. Each Tahoe Snow Tours event provides an opportunity to enjoy an educational evening in the snow learning about the night sky, led by local astronomer, Tony Berendsen, an award-winning amateur astronomer residing in Reno, Nev. “The combination of […]
Best Skis For Senior Skiers
By Jon Weisberg Ski manufacturers have never designed a ski for senior skiers. With about one million on the slopes, there’s enough of us to justify the investment. But don’t hold your breath. However, there has been a breakthrough this season. For the first time, an in-depth evaluation of the best skis for older skiers is […]
Chio named Executive Director of Squaw Valley Ski Museum Foundation
Sandy Chio has joined Squaw Valley Ski Museum Foundation (SVSMF) as the organization’s Executive Director. She comes to North Lake Tahoe from Park City, UT, where she led the marketing and communications team for the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation, a non-profit created as part of the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake to maintain and preserve three […]