In case you hadn’t noticed, the lure for people to actually purchase a luxury vehicle has increased. It has nothing to do with a strong economy, but it does have everything to do with money. Many luxury manufacturers are now offering an entry-level, compact luxury sedan that will appeal to the millennial crowd. The main […]
Diamond Peak ski resort announces earliest opening in 21 years
For the first time in 21 years, Diamond Peak ski resort in Lake Tahoe will be offering skiing and snowboarding in the early December. Two early season storms and low temperatures that are suitable for snowmaking has resulted in Diamond Peak pushing its planned opening date up by a week. Diamond Peak will now open Thursday, […]
Sugar Bowl ski resort opening Saturday (Nov. 21)
Like many ski resorts in Lake Tahoe region, Sugar Bowl has decided to push up its opening date. The popular ski resort with the historic background will begin running its lifts Saturday (Nov. 21), becoming the ninth Tahoe resort to open for the 2015-16 season. Sugar Bowl, located off the Norden exit on Interstate 80, will […]
Earliest opening in 11 years for Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort
This wasn’t an unusual occurrence a decade ago at Sierra-at-Tahoe. Opening the ski resort off Highway 50 near South Lake Tahoe in November was often the norm. But that certainly hasn’t been the case lately following three drought years. Dependent on Mother Nature more than many other Lake Tahoe ski resorts, Sierra-at-Tahoe happily announced it will […]
2016 Mazda Miata considered best ever
What’s the major consideration for people who want to become convertible car owners? Fun! Sure, it’s a rather selfish approach to buying an automobile, but it remains a guideline for folks who like the top down, wind blowing slightly in their face, and taking drives for pure enjoyment, ever leaving the vehicle. One of the standard […]
Snow report: 7 of Lake Tahoe’s 15 ski resorts open
More snow is falling today in Lake Tahoe, where the ski season is off to a great start. Seven of Lake Tahoe’s 15 ski resorts are now open, providing early-season runs for skiers and snowboarders. Four more Lake Tahoe ski resorts opened Saturday (Nov. 14) – Northstar California, Heavenly, Kirkwood and Squaw Valley. Alpine Meadows […]
Squaw Valley airing latest Warren Miller film
Watching this action-packed and humorous film is often the kickoff for the ski season. The annual Warren Miller film is a ritual this time of year for both skiers and snowboarders. Warren Miller Entertainment releases Chasing Shadows, the 66th edition of its annual winter sports film. The film will be shown at Squaw Valley on […]
Opening dates for Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts
There’s a lot of rejoicing in the Lake Tahoe region this week. Ski season is officially underway. By Saturday (Nov. 14), there will be seven Tahoe ski resorts providing early-season runs for skiers and snowboarders. Alpine Meadows was the latest ski resort to open, running its lifts today, which is more than a month ahead of […]
Seven Lake Tahoe ski resorts open by Saturday
Three more Lake Tahoe ski resorts will be opening this week – Kirkwood Mountain and neighboring resorts Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. There will be seven Lake Tahoe ski resorts open by Saturday (Nov. 14). Kirkwood got 3 feet of new snow, while Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows received almost two feet of snow over the […]
Opening day: Northstar, Heavenly set for Nov. 14
Several early snow storms have been greatly appreciated by Lake Tahoe ski resorts, which have opened ahead of schedule. The latest resorts to open will be Northstar California and Heavenly Mountain, which begin running lifts Saturday, Nov. 14. Last week, both Mt. Rose and Boreal Mountain opened for skiing and snowboarding. The two resorts will remain […]