Mt. Rose ski resort near Lake Tahoe is planning to make snow this weekend in preparation for an early November opening. Currently, Mt. Rose has the earliest projected opening among Tahoe ski resorts, announcing several lifts will be running Thursday, Nov. 9, weather permitting. The next projected resort openings in Tahoe are more than a […]
Tahoe ski resorts getting snow tonight
It’s not time to break out the ski or snowboard gear just yet. But the weather in the Lake Tahoe region is changing and November starts next week, so it’s likely Tahoe ski resorts will be opening soon. On Wednesday (Oct. 25), flurries were visible by mid-day at Donner Summit along Interstate 80. Forecasters are […]
Lexus RX brand adds performance
Although we’ve always been a fan of the Lexus RX brand, the one aspect missing was performance. Looking for some thrills – there were none. It’s always been rather blasé to drive. It took more than two decades since the stylish midsize SUV was introduced in 1998, but Lexus has finally manufactured an RX with […]
Will Shaq hit Palisades Tahoe slopes during Tahoe Live?
Shaquille O’Neal is coming to Palisades Tahoe this winter. Most likely he won’t be bringing a basketball, but the lingering question is – will the man simply known as Shaq be bringing a snowboard? It’s not currently known if the Hall of Fame basketball icon will be hitting the slopes. But the invitation is there […]
What’s new at Tahoe ski resorts this season?
A modest amount of snow has already dropped at a few California ski resorts, signaling that the 2023-24 ski season is nearing. Jessica Weaver of Ski California, a familiar name at most of the state’s 35-member ski resorts, has put together a handy preseason guide that touches on last year’s incredible snow totals and what’s […]
New Mazda CX-90 replaces CX-9
Bid farewell to the popular Mazda CX-9, which is being replaced by the slightly larger CX-90. It’s not like there were major issues with the flagship CX-9, which successfully debuted in 2007 and had record sales of 34,580 in 2022. Mazda says 2023 will be the final year of production for the mid-size crossover SUV. […]
Palisades Tahoe ski resort announces parking plan
Weekend traffic has gradually increased on ski weekends in Lake Tahoe and become a constant hassle for skiers and snowboarders, and anyone visiting the region. To mitigate the problem, four Tahoe ski resorts will be initiating paid parking for the 2023-24 season. Palisades Tahoe announced its paid parking details Wednesday (Sept. 27) for the upcoming […]
Check out Volvo V60 Cross Country
For a number of vehicles these days, the debate continues to confound the general public. The lingering question – is it an SUV or a wagon? The 2023 Volvo V60 Cross Country certainly fits in that category. While Volvo clearly identifies the Cross Country as a wagon, if one does enough research online they will […]
Mammoth ski resort opens Nov. 10
Although it doesn’t seem like that long ago that Mammoth Mountain ski resort ended its monumental 2022-23 season, the resort announced Thursday that it would be reopening in 49 days. That’s right – 49 days brings the Mammoth Mountain tentative opening date to Friday, Nov. 10, weather and conditions permitting. As always with California ski […]
What’s new at Palisades Tahoe for upcoming season
The ski season is fast-approaching in Lake Tahoe, which means the area ski resorts are trotting out their new game plans for the upcoming 2023-24 season. At Palisades Tahoe, the ski season is less than 10 weeks away from the scheduled opening (weather and conditions permitting) of Nov. 22. Mt. Rose has the earliest scheduled […]