When it comes to luxury vehicles, the bar resides in a high place. Mediocrity is not acceptable. And that might be a suitable synopsis of the 2021 Lexus IS 350. Judged by the lofty expectations luxury vehicles are under, the IS 350 has a difficult time matching the competition. A luxury midsize sedan that still […]
Tahoe ski resort openings
Two Tahoe ski resorts already opened for the 2021-22 season. And many more are expected to join those two later this month. Benefitting from a sizable snowfall in late October, both Palisades Tahoe and Boreal Mountain opened Oct. 29. However, due to rising temperature and marginal snow conditions, both Boreal and Palisades are currently closed […]
Tahoe honors 101-year-old skier Martin Hollay
Martin Hollay, a ski legend in the Lake Tahoe region, was honored at a recent ceremony for his long service in the ski community. Palisades Tahoe and the SNOW Sports Museum honored the 101-year-old Hollay, a former ski patroller who is known across Tahoe for his many contributions to the ski industry. Hollay played an […]
Hyundai Tucson impressive Hybrid SUV
If contemplating the purchase of a Hyundai Tucson, careful considerable is required when evaluating which one to buy. The popular compact sport utility vehicle has been revamped for 2022 and features three different engines, seven trim levels, and goes green with both a hybrid and a plug-in hybrid model. The focus here will be the […]
Fire delays Sierra-at-Tahoe opening to 2022
Due to damage caused by the Caldor Fire, Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort has delayed the start of ski season until early 2022. The Caldor Fire burned along Highway 50 into the Lake Tahoe Basin during late August and early September. It damaged key infrastructure and created tree hazards at Sierra-at-Tahoe, according to the resort’s website. “While […]
Toyota Highlander accommodating SUV
Looking for a comfortable, quiet ride from a midsize SUV? The venerable Toyota Highlander fits the description. The fourth-generation Toyota Highlander got lots of attention last year, thanks to a smart full redesign that included exterior styling updates, improved performance, additional safety features, and some technology additions. The Highlander also installed a more rigid platform […]
Daron Rahlves joins Palisades team
Daron Rahlves has a new ski home– Palisades Tahoe. The decorated World Cup and Olympic ski racer is joining the athletic team at Palisades Tahoe, formerly Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows. For the last two decades, Rahlves has represented Sugar Bowl, where he worked on building ski events like the Banzai Tour and mentoring local youth […]
Warren Miller film visits NorCal
A vintage Warren Miller film is back, signaling that ski season is here or on the horizon. Warren Miller Entertainment has scheduled its annual action-packed ski film for Northern California theaters in November (see dates below), showcasing its 72nd feature film – “Winter Starts Now.” The company says Winter Starts Now is a “love letter” […]
Boreal third California ski resort opening Oct. 29
A third California ski resort will open Friday (Oct. 29). Boreal Mountain joins Palisades Tahoe and Mammoth Mountain in the early openings for the 2021-22 ski season. Located off Interstate 80 at Donner Summit, Boreal Mountain will begin running its lifts at 10 a.m. on Friday for skiers and snowboarders, the earliest date the resort […]
Mammoth ski resort opening October 29
Thanks to an unexpected large of amount of early-season snow, Mammoth Mountain ski resort will be opening two weeks early, firing up its lifts Friday (Oct. 29). Mammoth Mountain and Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows) and will likely be the first California ski resorts to open for the 2021-22 season. Mammoth is located […]