A refresher course might be a good idea when considering this year’s new offering from Chevrolet – the Trailblazer. One possible cause for confusion is it could easily be misidentified as the larger Chevy Blazer. Both the Blazer and Trailblazer are sport utility vehicles that were discontinued, then resurfaced. Chevy reintroduced the Blazer last year […]
Diamond Peak ski resort opens Dec. 4
For Diamond Peak passholders, the wait is over. The popular Tahoe ski resort in Incline Village will be open to season passholders and IVGID Passholders, starting Friday (Dec. 4). Diamond Peak considers this a “soft” opening day. The family-friendly ski resort will be open to the general public Dec. 10. Unlike several Tahoe ski resorts, […]
Kirkwood ski resort opens Dec. 4
The final Vail Resort in Lake Tahoe – Kirkwood Mountain – will open Friday (Dec. 4) for the 2020-21 ski season. Opening Day and week-of reservations for Kirkwood began Wednesday. Reservations will be required every day of the season, with pass holders receiving priority access. Because early-season access is reserved for season pass holders, lift tickets for the […]
Nine ski resorts open in Tahoe
Nine Tahoe ski resorts are now open for the 2020-21 season. Two more Tahoe ski resorts – Sugar Bowl, Soda Springs – opened Friday (Nov. 27). Although there are only modest snow totals right now, cold evening temperatures have been allowing many Tahoe ski resorts to supplement their snow coverage using their sophisticated snowmaking equipment […]
Sugar Bowl, Soda Springs open for skiing
Two more Tahoe ski resorts – Sugar Bowl, Soda Springs – opened Friday (Nov. 27) for the 2020-21 season. Sugar Bowl has received 32 inches of natural snow this month and its snowmaking efforts combined to offer some solid early-season terrain for skiers and snowboarders anxious to get in their first day on the slopes. […]
Seven Tahoe ski resorts open Thanksgiving
As usual, there will be plenty of food to eat on Thanksgiving and also plenty of Tahoe ski resorts open for skiing and snowboarding. Despite modest amounts of real snow, there are seven Tahoe ski resorts that will be running their lifts on Thanksgiving. Sierra-at-Tahoe opened Wednesday (Nov. 25), becoming the seventh Tahoe ski resort […]
Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort opens Nov. 25
The wait is over at Sierra-at-Tahoe. The popular ski resort near South Lake Tahoe opened Wednesday (Nov. 25) for the 2020-21 season. Starting Wednesday and lasting through Sunday, Sierra-at-Tahoe is open exclusively for Season Pass and seasonal product holders. Day lift tickets will become available for use starting Monday (Nov. 30). Tickets are currently available […]
Mazda CX-9 capable midsize SUV
An attractive exterior and good overall quality has kept the Mazda CX-9 among the upper echelon of midsize sport utility vehicles. The CX-9 is known for its sharp styling that includes a sleek roofline and angular front grille. The interior also receives good marks, thanks to its high-end materials and clever cockpit layout. There’s always […]
Sugar Bowl ski resort opening Nov. 27
Thanks to recent snowfall and its snowmaking capability, Sugar Bowl ski resort in Lake Tahoe will open Friday, Nov. 27. Sugar Bowl has received 32 inches of of natural snow this month. And thanks to cold evening temperatures, it has frequently had its snowmaking equipment operating. The resort, located off Interstate 80 on Donner Summit, […]
Covid-19 alters Northstar, Heavenly openers
A sun-drenched day with cool temperatures was the setting Friday (Nov. 20) for the opening of ski season at both Heavenly Mountain and Northstar California. The two Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe were the first Tahoe ski resorts to begin running their lifts for the 2020-21 ski season. The third Vail Resort in Tahoe – […]