Palisades Tahoe product Bryce Bennett secured the first World Cup victory for a U.S. male Alpine skier in two years. The victory came in Italy on Thursday (Dec. 14) at the Val Gardena downhill as the men’s World Cup speed season finally opened a month later than scheduled. The previous two stops on the circuit […]
Does Lexus LX 600 match rivals?
Despite an upgraded, stronger engine, classy cabin, and modern technology, the 2023 Lexus LX 600 can still be matched or exceeded by many of its rivals. Lexus made all these upgrades to last year’s LX 600 and added new underpinnings (same as the Toyota Tundra full-size pickup) to make it a more capable SUV. In […]
A Bear on the slopes at Heavenly ski resort? Yes, it really happened
Apparently, a youthful bear lost its way Monday at Heavenly ski resort. And probably out of fear, raced across a busy ski run in front of several astonished skiers. Most people have heard or used this punch line that elicits a rhetorical yes response: Does a bear shit in the woods? But is a bear […]
Tahoe Backcountry Safety Week starts Dec. 11
Backcountry safety is paramount for anyone who likes to make treks into Lake Tahoe’s somewhat dangerous terrain. With that in mind, Take Care Tahoe has scheduled the third annual Tahoe Backcountry Safety Awareness Week, which is full of events and online content. Starting Dec.11 and running through Dec. 16, Backcountry Week is suitable for both novice […]
Diamond Peak ski resort opens with fresh snow
Smiles and fresh snow were everywhere Thursday at Diamond Peak ski resort, which staged its opener for the 2023-24 season. Diamond Peak had 4 inches of fresh snow on its slopes when season passholders got in line for the morning’s first chair. “It is always exciting to kick off the ski season with fresh snow […]
Tahoe Snow Report for Dec. 7
Venerable Frosted Flakes have been around for 71 years and would be the appropriate cereal at the breakfast table Thursday morning following the early season’s largest snowfall to date. Palisades Tahoe had the most snow among Tahoe ski resorts, reporting 15 inches at its summit Thursday morning (Dec. 7). Sugar Bowl got 14 inches, Mt. […]
Affordable ski, snowboard lessons this weekend at Palisades Tahoe
Looking to learn how to ski or snowboard? Palisades Tahoe has a deal that will put you on the right track with this fun winter sport. Palisades Tahoe is launching the Learn to Ski and Ride Special this weekend (Dec. 9-10) that won’t put a large dent on one’s finances. The weekend at the famed Tahoe ski […]
Toyota introduces the Crown
It’s no secret that sedan sales are sliding in the wrong direction. So, why did Toyota get rid of the Avalon sedan and quickly replace it with another sedan? For the record, the Japanese automaker says the 2023 Toyota Crown is not a replacement for the Avalon, which debuted nearly 30 years ago. Discontinued after […]
Mazda CX-50 competes against CX-5
Coming off its third greatest sales year, the CX-5 now faces one more worthy rival. Oddly, it’s the 2024 Mazda CX-50. That’s right, Mazda has decided to manufacture another compact SUV that likely is competing against its older sibling. The popular Mazda CX-5 has been a staple in the company’s lineup since debuting 12 years […]
Eight Tahoe ski resorts now open
Lake Tahoe ski resorts are still anxiously waiting for that first big storm to really get the 2023-24 ski season underway. Despite the lack of snow thus far, there are eight Tahoe ski resorts open as of Dec. 1. SEE TAHOE SKI RESORT OPENINGS BELOW. At Palisades Tahoe on Friday (Dec. 1) morning, the resort […]