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Skiing Palisades Tahoe, California’s ‘Big, Powdery Playground’

The resort in the Sierra Nevada, known for its challenging terrain, has cool, swagger and a long history. A first-timer is tested by its slopes and its weather.

By Elisabeth Vincentelli

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What the Winter Storms in California Mean for Travel

Ski resorts and wineries may ultimately benefit, but in many areas, impassable stretches of highway and major wind and water damage will take weeks or months to repair.

By Lauren Sloss