The ski season is getting closer for Lake Tahoe ski resorts. And “what’s new” will be a common theme for resorts like Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe heading into the 2019-20 season. Located just 25 minutes from Reno, Mt. Rose is hoping to build on its commitment to enhance the guest experience. It has invested $1.5 […]
Honda HR-V solid small SUV
Honda was thinking small but acting big when introducing its new subcompact crossover sport utility vehicle several years ago. The subcompact SUV class was a relatively new endeavor and the Japanese automaker was happy to report the Honda HR-V found a niche right away. Sales of the HR-V were 33,064 in 2016 and the numbers […]
Ikon Pass now includes Matterhorn
The Ikon Pass that includes Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows in Lake Tahoe now includes another premiere ski resort – the Matterhorn in Switzerland. The legendary Matterhorn as Zermatt in Switzerland becomes the first European destination partner on the Ikon Pass. Now Ikon Pass holders have access to snow at 41 global destinations across five continents. The Ikon Pass […]
Toyota RAV4 tames the Rockies
Any vehicle, large or small, will encounter extreme challenges when traveling through the majestic mountains of Colorado. Naturally, some vehicles make the arduous journey from Denver to Southwest Colorado easier for a variety of reasons. One of those vehicles is the 2019 Toyota RAV4, a five-passenger crossover sport utility vehicle that delivered solid handling, performance and […]
Management changes at Vail Resorts
Vail Resorts Inc. announced that it will have new management leadership roles for the 2019-20 ski season, including its Tahoe ski resorts. There will be changes in management at Vail Resorts’ three Lake Tahoe ski resorts – Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood. Pete Sonntag, currently chief operating officer (CEO) of Whistler Blackcomb, will relocate to Broomfield, […]
The lovable Mazda Miata
Clearly, the loveable Mazda Miata continues its mass appeal to U.S. car buyers. In 2017, Mazda reported 11,294 sales for the Miata, its most since 2007. Although sales dipped in 2018, the nearly 9,000 models that were sold is still quite good. The Miata has been delivering fun as one of the standard bearers in […]
Toyota Tacoma midsize truck king
For more than two decades, the Toyota Tacoma has been a very popular alternative for shoppers who feel full-size trucks are just too big and too expensive. There’s no hard sell necessary when it comes to the Tacoma. The extremely popular midsize truck has been a big seller for years and there’s no reason to […]
Lexus LC 500 luxury coup a stunner
The Lexus LC 500 is visually stunning, which is why it regularly receives admiring looks from men, women and people of all ages. This luxury sport coup sits low and long and the bright red colored model really enhances its visual appeal, yet so does the black LC 500 that was driven here for a […]
Historic Virginia & Truckee railroad keeps rolling along
For the Virginia & Truckee Railroad, the story of its future as part of Nevada’s living history will be guided by its illustrious 150-year past. The signature green and yellow cars, made famous during the Comstock Lode, continue to provide a historic reminder of what the now and then. The “Queen of the Short Lines” […]
Squaw Valley-Alpine gondola nears final approval
The long talked-about gondola linking Squaw Valley ski resort to Alpine Meadows is on the horizon. The proposal to connect the two Lake Tahoe ski resorts with a 2.2-mile-long gondola was approved by the Placer County Board of Supervisors on July 30. The approval was likely the final crucial step toward linking Squaw Valley and […]