Although last year’s winner – Stephen Curry – won’t be around to defend his title, there’s still a large group of athletes and celebrities playing in the 35th annual American Century Championship, July 10-14 at Edgewood Tahoe. Tournament play is preceded by a Wednesday practice round and the Thursday Celebrity-Am, July 10-11. Curry will be […]
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Ski California recognized for Deep Snow Safety video
The 2023-24 ski season has concluded. But the end of the season brought some great news for Ski California. The National Ski Areas Association honored Ski California at its National Convention recently with a new award created to recognize the impact of the state association’s successful Deep Snow Safety video. The video was launched during […]
Tahoe ski resorts offering summer activities
Following a strong ski season, two Vail Resorts in Lake Tahoe – Northstar California, Heavenly Mountain – have targeted June 14 for their opening days of summer activities available across the region. A third Vail Resort in Tahoe – Kirkwood Mountain – will open to guests for summer activities once the snow has melted. “The […]
Tough competition for Acura TLX
Acura unveiled the TLX in 2015 as a replacement for the TL and TSX sedans. Good move – neither one was moving the needle in a tough field of midsize luxury sedans. Nearly a decade later, the TLX isn’t faring all that well either. Sales dipped to an all-time low of 11,508 in 2022. Although […]
Lexus RX has long, strong history
Credit Lexus with introducing the first-ever luxury crossover sport utility vehicle, combining the features of an SUV with a luxury sedan. The RX was originally a compact, sleek model that women immediately embraced. Now in its fifth generation, the RX brand has a bigger and bolder exterior than the original model and has morphed into […]
Palisades Tahoe celebrates Memorial Day weekend
Looking for some final turns before the curtain comes down on the 2023-24 ski season in Lake Tahoe? It can still be done at Palisades Tahoe. Palisades Tahoe is approaching the final days of the longest ski season in Lake Tahoe, closing out on Memorial Day, May 27. The slopes will be open from 8 […]
Analyzing Volvo XC90 Recharge
The XC90 Recharge has lots of in-house company. Volvo is enamored with the Recharge label – nine other vehicles include the name. The Swedish automotive company uses the Recharge label as the designated name for all its vehicles with any type of electric charging system, including fully electric and plug in hybrid powertrains. In all […]
North American ski resorts still open
Who says ski season is over. Not these 15 North American ski resorts, including two in California. So, if you’re a snow enthusiast who isn’t ready to say goodbye to winter just yet, grab your gear and hit the slopes for some epic spring skiing and riding adventures before the season concludes. The lone Tahoe […]
Steph Curry skipping Tahoe Celebrity golf tourney
One of the most popular stars that annually plays in the celebrity golf tournament at Lake Tahoe won’t be there this summer. Stephen Curry will be lacing up his basketball shoes at the Olympics in Paris and setting his golf clubs aside this July, foregoing his title defense at the American Century Championship, the celebrity […]
Tom Fortune retiring as Heavenly CEO
Heavenly Mountain Resort has announced the retirement of its current Chief Operating Officer and Vice President – Tom Fortune – effective June 23. After 45 years in the industry, Fortune will pass the baton to his successor, Shaydar Edelmann, who returns to Tahoe with 25 years of industry experience, most recently serving as the Vice […]