It’s been an incredible season for snowfall at California ski resorts. Eight ski resorts in the golden state established new snow totals for the 2022-23 season. Four of the eight ski resorts were in the Lake Tahoe region. Not surprisingly, there are multiple ski resorts still open as May approaches. Both Palisades Tahoe and Mammoth […]
Slamson King for a day at Sugar Bowl ski resort
With a break in the NBA playoff schedule, Sacramento Kings mascot Slamson decided to get away from basketball for a day, opting to go skiing Saturday at Sugar Bowl ski resort in Lake Tahoe. The Kings beloved mascot got out on the slopes for some spring skiing at Sugar Bowl, where the resort was definitely […]
Redesigned Honda Accord hybrid
Debuting in 1976, the Honda Accord arrived with very little fanfare. Of course, that’s not the case any longer. Now in its 47th year of production, the Accord has long been an icon among sedans. The lineup includes a hybrid version, a model that added to the Accord’s popularity. Offered in four trims (Sport, EX-L, […]
Comeback season at Sierra-at-Tahoe
Considering all the snow they have received; it’s been a wonderful season for Tahoe ski resorts. A season of prosperity has blessed all Lake Tahoe area resorts, but none is more gratifying than what’s taken place at Sierra-at-Tahoe. The venerable resort off Highway 50 heading into South Lake Tahoe got back to normal following a […]
Tahoe ski resort snowfall records fall
Snowfall records continue to tumble at Tahoe ski resorts this season. Thanks to 10 inches of snow this week, Palisades Tahoe has established a new record this season. Located off Highway 89, the Truckee ski resort is now sitting at 710 inches, breaking the 2016-17 mark of 707 inches. The 2022-23 total is 178% of […]
Volvo XC90 Recharge cool plug-in hybrid
Volvo has definitely entered the electric age, offering a number of vehicles that don’t operate with a traditional combustion engine. The Swedish automotive company uses the Recharge label as the designated name for all its cars with any type of electric charging system, including fully electric and plug in hybrid powertrains. One of those vehicles […]
Tahoe ski resort closing dates
Due to record-breaking snow totals at many resorts, it comes as no surprise the ski season will be extended in the Lake Tahoe region. If skiing or snowboarding on Fourth of July is on the wish list this summer, it’s a go. Palisades Tahoe will be open later than any Tahoe ski resort, setting its […]
Another powder day at Tahoe ski resorts
Apologies if this sounds repetitive – Wednesday is another powder day at Tahoe ski resorts. Many Tahoe ski resorts were reporting at least a foot of fresh snow over the past 24 hours, making Wednesday (March 29) yet another chance to ski or snowboard in light, fluffy snow. Sierra-at-Tahoe received 16 inches of snow this […]
Camry Hybrid excels in fuel economy
Sometimes, there’s no need to tamper with success. The 2023 Toyota Camry hybrid is a good example, arriving with no major changes this year, other than offering a new trim model in the SE Nightshade Edition. From the very start, the Toyota Camry has been a standout in the company’s vast lineup of vehicles. It […]
Diamond Peak ski resort extends season to May 1
For only the second time in its long history, Diamond Peak will be offering skiing and snowboarding into May. Due to its sizable season snow total and more than two feet or more possibly arriving this week, Diamond Peak announced it would be extending the season for three extra weeks with a new closing day […]