Due to the recent storms that have dumped considerable snow on the famed Tahoe ski resort, Squaw Valley opened its upper mountain Friday (Dec. 6). Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows has as more early-season terrain available than most Tahoe ski resorts. On Friday, Squaw was reporting 12 lifts, accessing 60 trails. At neighboring Alpine there were […]
Lots of snow for Homewood ski resort’s Dec. 5 opening
There will be plenty of fresh snow for skiing and snowboarding when Homewood Mountain opens Thursday (Dec. 5) for the 2019-20 season. Following a significant snowstorm that greatly benefitted all Tahoe ski resorts over the Thanksgiving holiday, Homewood is no different, reporting more than 4 feet of fresh snow at the top of the mountain. […]
Kirkwood ski resort gets more than 7 feet of snow
Kirkwood Mountain ski resort has received 92 inches of snow, highlighting how the snow totals keep piling up at Tahoe ski resorts. Do the delight of skiers and snowboarders, it has been snowing substantially over the past week in the Lake Tahoe region and more snow is coming down Wednesday (Dec. 4). The forecast is […]
Diamond Peak announces Dec. 7 opening
Thanks to more than 3 feet of snow that arrived over the past week, Diamond Peak ski resort will open early, running its lifts for the first time this season Saturday, Dec. 7. With over three feet of new snow falling on Diamond Peak Ski Resort over the Thanksgiving holiday period, the resort is gearing […]
Jeep Compass remains off-road leader
The Jeep Compass finds itself in a precarious position, situated among an extremely strong group of competitors in the compact sport utility vehicle class. Two mainstays at the top of the class remain the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4. The short list also includes some high-quality vehicles like the Ford Escape. Mazda CX-5, Subaru Forester, […]
Volkswagen GTI still going strong
The anticipation is finally over. The all-new, eighth-generation 2020 Volkswagen Golf was introduced Oct. 24 in Europe. Volkswagen has made a significant departure from its 2019 Golf lineup that has historically included lots of variety. That diversity is not changing. The 2020 Golf has no fewer than 10 powertrains to pick from and includes two […]
10 Tahoe ski resorts now open
After a slow start to the ski season, there are 10 Tahoe ski resorts open for the 2019-20 season as of Friday, Nov. 29. Four more resorts opened Friday – Sugar Bowl, Sierra-at-Tahoe and two Vail Resorts, Kirkwood Mountain and Northstar California. There were six Tahoe ski resorts open Thanksgiving Day – Squaw Valley, Heavenly […]
Nov. 29 opening day for Sierra-at-Tahoe
Thanks to a big assist this week from Mother Nature, Sierra-at-Tahoe will begin running its lifts Friday (Nov. 29) to kick off the 2019-20 ski season. There are six Tahoe ski resorts that are open Thanksgiving Day – Squaw Valley, Heavenly Mountain, Mt. Rose, Boreal Mountain, Alpine Meadows, and Soda Springs. After a slow start […]
Opening day at Northstar Nov. 29
Following a week’s delay, opening day will be Friday (Nov. 29), which means plenty of skiing and riding at Northstar California for the Thanksgiving holiday. There are six Tahoe ski resorts that are open Thanksgiving Day – Squaw Valley, Heavenly Mountain, Mt. Rose, Boreal Mountain, Alpine Meadows, and Soda Springs. Northstar California will begin Friday […]
Freebies at Kirkwood opening Nov. 29
The possibility of snagging a free burrito and some cool swag is part of the fun at Kirkwood Mountain’s opener Friday (Nov. 29). There are six Tahoe ski resorts that are open Thanksgiving Day – Squaw Valley, Heavenly Mountain, Mt. Rose, Boreal Mountain, Alpine Meadows, and Soda Springs. Opening Day celebrations at Kirkwood Mountain will […]