Colfax a stop on the way to winter sports in Sierra

Winter is here and with it, long-awaited snow. If you are planning a Tahoe-Reno ski trip this winter or early spring, plan ahead, and consider adding a stop on the way. Colfax is a great place to get off the highway, sleep over and make fresh tracks in the early morning. Best Western opened a new hotel in Colfax on Dec. 20. The new facility, located at 801 South Auburn Street, accommodates travelers and big rigs along the popular Interstate 80 corridor between Sacramento, Truckee and Reno. The Colfax Motor Lodge also offers a safe respite from stormy road conditions. Colfax, named for 1800s politician, Schuyler Colfax, is right next to Interstate 80. Get an early start from the quiet foothill town or wait out a winter storm in safety. Colfax is about 45 minutes from Boreal, Sugar Bowl, Soda Springs, Royal Gorge and Donner Ski Ranch with boarding, skiing and snow play options. While each resort in the Tahoe and Reno area is handling its operations a bit differently, keep in mind many ski resorts require the advance purchase of lift tickets. Contact Colfax Area Chamber of Commerce for further details, or drop by the Colfax Visitor Center adjacent to the Colfax Train Station and Colfax Historical Museum at 99 South Railroad Street, Colfax, CA, online at www.colfaxchamber.com, or call 530-346-8888.