It’s the first weekend in October, a sun-drenched couple of days that make the sapphire-blue waters of Lake Tahoe pop even more than normal and the surrounding mountainous terrain appear ominous. This was in-between time, the calm before the storm in picturesque South Lake Tahoe, a period where summer has disappeared and winter looms in […]
Hyundai Santa Fe features two diverse models
For years now Hyundai has gotten very good at delivering the goods throughout its vehicle line-up. The South Korean auto manufacturer has crafted a winning formula that includes attractive styling, lots of value, affordable pricing, and a killer warranty on its drivetrain – 10 years, 100,000 miles. One of Hyundai’s more impressive vehicles is the […]
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows holding job fair
Are you looking for a winter job at a Lake Tahoe ski resort? There will be opportunities later this month at both Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows, a pair of neighboring ski resorts owned by the same company. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announces two winter job fairs for individuals to apply for a variety positions […]
Latest Mazda CX-9 a major hit
The V6 engine is gone and the horsepower has been reduced, which leaves one wondering just what the heck Mazda was thinking when it put together the redesigned CX-9 sport utility vehicle that’s supposed to be a family hauler. Well, apparently the Mazda braintrust was thinking very clearly. After one week of driving the 2016 […]
Warren Miller’s latest film: Here, There & Everywhere
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. This fall, Warren Miller releases Here, There & Everywhere, which brings the thrill of action snowsports to enthusiasts everywhere, as the […]
Acura RDX remains high-quality SUV
On a recent vacation, cruising along the interstates, city streets, near the Puget Sound waterways, and mountainous terrain in the Seattle region was an effortless chore for the 2017 Acura RDX. The RDX is a very stream-lined, attractive, luxury crossover sport utility vehicle that thankfully supplied plenty of comfort and convenience as my wife and […]
Sugar Bowl makes improvements for 2016-17 ski season
Sugar Bowl ski resort near Lake Tahoe wouldn’t mind a similar winter as last year. The historic ski resort received 44 feet of snow, keeping skiers and snowboarders happy all winter. Sugar Bowl says last year’s results have allowed the resort to invest all its profits back into the guest experience, which has been the […]
New Hyundai Elantra resembles midsize sedan
No excuses required if you fail to recognize the 2017 Hyundai Elantra. A redesign took away the vehicle’s somewhat bold curves and replaced them with a more conservative look that resembles the popular midsize Hyundai Sonata. For knowledgeable Hyundai folks, that means the new bolder designed Elantra went from being an appealing looking compact sedan […]
Big Bear Mountain ski resort continues to evolve
Changes continue at Southern California’s premiere ski resort location. Entering the second full winter of operation under Mammoth Resorts’ ownership, Big Bear Mountain Resort (Snow Summit and Bear Mountain) continues to evolve. Following a winter with record visitation, Mammoth Resorts’ continued investment in improving the guest experience at both resorts will be even more evident […]
Kia Forte continues to gain in esteem
Redesigned two years ago, the Kia Forte got noticed right away. There was a lot to like – it was longer, lower and wider than previous models, and the result was a roomier interior, which is always a good thing for a compact vehicle. Almost universally across the board, Kia keeps improving its brand. The […]