Entering the first full winter as part of the Mammoth Resorts family, Bear Mountain and Snow Summit are set to unveil major upgrades for the 2015-16 season. The updates are part of more than a $2 million capital improvement campaign that will include new dining experiences, off-hill amenities, and infrastructure improvements to one of the […]
Lodging upgrades in South Lake Tahoe
A destination resort all year long and especially in ski season, South Lake Tahoe announced recently it has many new lodging upgrades for the 2015-16 season. Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe, which broke ground Oct. 1. When completed in early summer 2017, the LEED-designed 169,000 square-foot $100 million project will increase local overnight lodging with 154 new […]
Jeep Patriot: enticing price, off-road capability
It’s certainly a tempting sticker price. Car shoppers can drive a new 2015 Jeep Patriot off the dealer lot for just under $17,000. That’s quite a bargain for a compact sport utility vehicle. The Patriot price is roughly $7,000 less than the base model of the Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape or the Honda CR-V, arguably […]
Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe offering upscale ski vacation deals
A winter vacation is a special thing when the destination is Lake Tahoe. Located at mid-mountain at Northstar California ski resort, the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe offers perhaps the most premium, upscale destination for a winter stay in the Tahoe region. This winter, guests visiting North Lake Tahoe with family or friends are can experience a personalized […]
Sac State holds 50th annual Ski Swap on Oct. 18
There may not be a ski swap as old as this one. The Sac State Ski and Snowboard Club’s annual Ski Swap fundraiser is now 50 years old. The first one was held in 1965. This year’s Ski Swap for Sacramento-area ski and snowboarding aficionados arrives Sunday, Oct. 18, in the University Union Ballroom on […]
Buick Encore: Subcompact SUV with some limitations
This Buick is a rather tiny vehicle. And that is a little ironic, considering Buick was once primarily known for manufacturing large, oversized sedans that were built for comfort and performance. The 2015 Buick Encore possesses neither quality. It’s a tall subcompact sport utility vehicle with a short wheelbase that is 11 inches less than […]
Diamond Peak lift operator Vincent Murillo honored
Lift operators are most anonymous, doing their job with little fanfare. However, some notoriety has come to Vincent Murillo, a lift operator at Diamond Peak ski resort in Lake Tahoe. Murillo recently received the 2015 Rocky Mountain Lift Association “Lift Operations Person of the Year” award. He is the Lead Lift Operator and Maintenance Assistant at […]
Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows hiring for 2015-16 ski season
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announced this week it will host two winter job fairs this fall. The resorts will also increase rates of pay, and will introduce new benefits for seasonal employees at the ski resort this winter. Applicants are encouraged to view open positions and apply online in advance, then participate in either the […]
California showings of annual 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. This fall, Warren Miller Entertainment releases Chasing Shadows, the 66th edition of its annual winter sports film. This year’s installment of the iconic winter sports […]
Tahoe Local Pass deal ends Oct. 11
The Tahoe Local Pass – Heavenly Mountain Resort, Northstar California Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort – is still available for $499 through Sunday, Oct. 11. New for the 2015-16 season, the Tahoe Local Pass now includes five free days of skiing at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone or Arapahoe Basin in Colorado, or Park City […]