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We kick off our day in Tahoe doing one of my absolute favorite things from childhood, snowmobiling. But Jason, I'm guessing things have changed just a little bit. A little bit. You turn these on, you pull up on the red button here, you push the gray button, starts right up. I remember doing this. Yes. Another great feature here is the hand warmers. This top button here. Wow, that's different. That's very nice. This is Lake Tahoe. We're sitting on the west shore of Lake Tahoe looking east, so it's about 12 miles of water between east and west shore. I love the way these things ride. These are great. These are all just purchased last year, four strokes, Ski-Doo Grand Touring Edition, all two seaters, and very, very smooth. You don't hit a little bumps, just keeps rolling. So where's our next stop? We're going to head up to the top of Mount Watson, 8,400 feet. From up there, we're going to be able to see the Squaw Valley Resort, Heavenly and South Shore, Diamond Peak and Incline Village, the entire lake. Love it. This is the first time I've been on top of a mountain in a long time, and this is pretty good. It's not a bad view. It's not bad at all. Not too bad. You're at 8,400 feet overlooking Lake Tahoe, so you can see pretty much the entire lake from here. We're standing over Tahoe City. You got homeward off to the right-hand side, the solid west shore, and then straight behind me is Heavenly Valley, and then if we look right over here, you can see Diamond Peak Ski Resort, and then that's the east shore right over there. I noticed that the trees are all kind of slanting sideways. Correct, yeah. Due to the wind? Due to the wind, yeah. That one especially. Yeah, that one's growing sideways. So Jason, what's the best part of this for you? The best part of this for me is bringing all of our clientele up here, showing them this view. This is my office, and I don't take this view for granted ever. I get to show this to them, and they work hard, and they come up here, and they get to take this memory home with them. This doesn't get old. Well, you know, this is my favorite office I've been to in a long time. Mine as well. Thanks for having us. Thanks for coming up. We're in North Lake Tahoe for the 32nd Annual Snowfest, a 10-day flurry of winter fun. We join the festival in Tahoe City for the colorful parade. What a fun thing for the community. It's terrific. Everybody comes out. The kids love it. The dogs all love it. And it's a real small town, funky parade. You know, nothing fancy, just a lot of fun for everybody. Seems like everybody really looks forward to it, though. Everybody was out today, whether they're in the parade or not. The streets were packed. Oh, yeah. Every year, there are two groups that I always like the best. Maybe three. The railroad regulators, gunfights always arrive. That's fun. The Kiwanis Precision Shoveling Team are the big stars of this community. You know, my favorite was just so different. It caught me off guard. That big, huge shopping cart. The Save March shopping cart. And the guy was driving it up there. That's the first time they've been here. I saw them yesterday in the parking lot and was talking to them. And they drive it from up in the baby seat of the shopping cart. Tell everybody what you do for your real job. Oh, well, this is my elected position. I'm a fire commissioner at Meeks Bay Fire Protection District, which is just down on the West Shore. I'm still doing it. Only now, I just feel the walls at night. And if they're cool, I go back to bed. Pleasure to meet you. Thanks very much. From Tahoe City, we venture to Garwoods for the polar bear swim. Wow. We expected this event to be crazy. It was over the top crazy. I do a lot of fun stuff on Next Stop. Some crazy stuff. This wasn't going to happen. Brittany, you made it happen. Unbelievable. She tore up the women's field and then came back 10 minutes later, joined the men's race and was losing out here when she passed the checkpoint and crushed the men's field as well. We tried to catch up with her and she's probably sitting somewhere in a hot tub. You deserve it. It's another day at Snowfest, which means more fun activities. The weather's a little bit different, but the festival must go on. The festival goes on, rain or shine or snow. We'd love to have more snow, but we're actually happy to see this. I think this is fun today. Wacky winter bowling. What is that all about? Wacky winter bowling is people sit on a saucer, go down the hill and knock down inflatable bowling pins. And what's happening next? I hear the announcer's getting ready. There's people, there's dogs everywhere. This looks fun. Dog bowl. The fun part of that is that these dogs are not trained for this necessarily. So some of them take off and then realize they've got something behind them and they stop and they look to see what it is. And some of them just take off there. It's, it's a fun event. So this is a 10 day festival. What does it mean to your area to have something like this? That's a lot of events. When we started it 32 years ago, we had no idea. We had no idea, number one, what we were doing. And we also had no idea what it would turn into and what an, what an incredible event it would become. So it's very satisfying. Coming up on Next Stop, downhill skiing, amazing views and a stunning resort. You can't come to Tahoe in the wintertime and not do something to play in the snow. I've had the pleasure of skiing some great resorts here over the past few years, but never Diamond Peak until today. I like this mountain. This is my first time skiing this mountain. Yeah, it's a fun, it's a very, very fun mountain. They're definitely our worst ways to spend your day. So there's something at the top that is the money shot, we're told. Yes. Yeah. The Diamond Peak probably has the best view of Lake Tahoe of any of the resorts around. And once we off the top of the chair here, you'll see has that infinity pool effect where it looks like you're literally going to ski right into the lake. Wow, Andrew, you weren't kidding. Nope. What an amazing vista. Yeah, that is an incredible view. That's, this is gotta be one of the things that separates Diamond Peak from all the other resorts around here. Absolutely. You know, there's, there's views of Tahoe from some of the other resorts, but really this kind of infinity pool, looks like you're skiing right into the lake. It does. So we're going to ski down Crystal Ridge here and we're going to head over to Snowflake Lodge. It's our mid-mountain lodge, which has a deck with the best view of Lake Tahoe anywhere in the region. Let's go. Let's take a look. A little bit of heaven. Yeah, definitely. One of the best views of Lake Tahoe anywhere you're going to find. Lake Tahoe is a year-round resort. In the summer, we've got a ton going on. In Incline Village, we've got the Incline Village Championship Golf Course and the Incline Village Mountain Golf Course. I saw some little kids out there skiing. Great place to learn. Yeah, absolutely. Diamond Peak is one of the best places for families. We have an award-winning child ski center and they do a great job with kids ages three to seven. Take them out. They'll get them going and get them on the snow. Make sure they're having fun. Now, I know for those of us who ski, especially with families, it's an expensive sport. Not so much here. No. We've got 1,840 vertical feet and you can access that for almost half the price of some of the other resorts in the area. Love it. Thanks, Andrew. No problem. Thanks, John. Alaska Airlines would like to help you explore more and spend less while visiting amazing destinations like Reno and Lake Tahoe. With their award-winning service, you can fly non-stop from Seattle or San Jose and their lowest fares are always guaranteed at alaskaair.com. We're staying at the gorgeous and newly remodeled Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort Spa and Casino, which is a bit of a mouthful, but it's a bit of an amazing property. Well, the location is spectacular. I call this rustic elegance. It's really, these are really nice rooms. All the things that you find from convenience outlets to, you know, all the latest amenities, the HDTVs. We added all sorts of features in the guest rooms that you just don't find everywhere. A lot of great new room types. We added rooms with bunk beds. You've also got cottages that are beautiful. Wow, special special accommodations and what's special about being here on the lake and the cottages really take advantage of it and you can literally see the lake from every single room. Now you guys are really part of the community here. Everywhere we go, they're talking about how the Hyatt fits in. I like that. You know, it's a big part of being a responsible corporation and it's a big part of our philosophy with Hyatt. We call it Hyatt Thrive and it's our commitment to our community and we're actually the largest employer in the city. I love the resort experience. You know, this is a true resort. Your pool and the hot tubs. It's just a really great resort. We also like how you welcome people in with a glass of champagne. It's a real welcoming experience. Well, for me, I think what always defines a true resort is a place that you can park your car on your first day and you never have to get it again. And you've got a shuttle service so you really can leave your car and go skiing and do other things. Well, and if we want you, if you want to go up to the local restaurant, we'll run you up to the local restaurant. We do all those things in addition to all the ski shuttle services that exist from those resorts. And, you know, all the on-property dining options. You know, Lone Eagle Grill is such a great place to go enjoy a meal by the water. We have a three-meal restaurant that's in the lobby that has just been renovated and it's just, it's beautiful. And then there's a sports bar. We dine at the Lone Eagle Grill and your steaks are incredible. And it's an incredible environment. Whether it's a local farm that grows the baby arugula, whether it's a local rancher that brings in the pork chop that they serve at night, they know where it all comes from. And dessert around the fire pit. The s'mores are just great. And of course, if you like gaming, this is a casino as well. We're built to be a resort. We have a casino attached and if you want to enjoy it, it's a great Friday night activity. But there are a lot of activities. It's just one to choose from. We're that kind of destination. You can find food, you can find entertainment, you can find relaxation, you can find activity all within the 19 acres that make up the resort. And it's not something you're going to find anywhere else in Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe is truly an amazing destination. We met some great friends and had a wonderful time. When Next Stop returns, we head over the pass to feature the biggest little city in the world by night. We're at one of Reno's hottest new restaurants, Capo, located right off the river in downtown Reno. Now, Capo means loosely the gathering spot. You know, it's about community. It's about people. It's about having a good time. It's about neighborhood. It's about celebrating great food done simply. Rustic cooking. Rustic cooking. This is awesome. Wood burning oven, VPN style pizza. And here's the wood. Local hardwood. Poutine Reno is picking up. It is booming right now. A lot of good restaurants opening up. We like to think that we're one of them. The downtown scene is revitalized, vibrating around here. We have 22 restaurants in a walking distance from here. Now, what are some of the philosophies behind your restaurant? Well, simple first, right? So everything's got to be simple. But when we do that, we use really great, great techniques in cooking. So simple doesn't sound as easy as it is. It has to be technique driven. So all the things we do, we make everything in the house. Salami, pasta, all our breads, all our doughs, everything is from scratch. Well, let's talk about your food because obviously we're here for a reason. We're gonna eat. We're gonna eat. So our pasta, all made in the house. Delicious. We have a chef, Arturo Di Moscoso. He's from Italy. He's created a great pasta program here. All our greens, obviously locally sourced. And we do a great kale salad. It's got a beautiful poached local egg on it. We do a great salumi platter, which is, you know, what we're famous for. And our pizza is a really big cornerstone. It's VPN, Veta Pizza Napoletano, exactly the way that pizza was made in Naples. We have to go get certified, train on their methods and their techniques, and use all their products and the exact kind of methodology. And that's what we do. Second only to Vegas and gaming, Reno is certainly the biggest little city in the world. In addition to gaming, Reno is also known for its museums, galleries, and outdoor pursuits. Less than an hour's drive, beautiful Lake Tahoe, the outdoor enthusiast paradise with more ski resorts and mountain terrain than any other North America destination. For more information on this wonderful area, go to visitrenotahoe.com. Tonight we're living on the edge in Reno. 8,000 square feet of state-of-the-art nightclub bliss. Friend, this place is awesome. Thank you. Appreciate it. State-of-the-art. When we walk in this place, there's TVs everywhere. The sound system is incredible. I don't expect this in Reno. We borrowed a lot of ideas from different places. From Las Vegas, especially, where I've run a club before. Chicago, New York. So the crowds vary all the time, obviously. Absolutely. What do you think separates Edge from like a nightclub in Las Vegas? When I ran clubs in Vegas, people were coming to Vegas for one reason. They were coming to play, you know. Reno, you get a lot of, I'm dealing more with locals. I need to get people here week after week after week, whereas a Las Vegas, an LA, a Chicago, you're going to get that weekend warrior that's coming in just to play. Not only are you cute, but you're supposed to be a really good bartender. I try. What are you going to mix for us tonight? For shots, I'm going to be doing, it's called an LA 8 shot. It's kind of like a twist on a peach lemonade made with peach syrup. Very good. And then for a drink, I'm going to be doing Tang Bang, full of Monster Energy drink. And our Ring Tang, it's like an orange flavored vodka mixed with orange juice. Very good. Gives that energy for essentially a nightclub. This is where it all happens. This is Control Central for Edge. This is the DJ booth where they're spinning it. I'm with DJ Max. Max, this is a foreign language feed, man. What's going on up here? Well, basically we're mixing. We're mixing right now. The technology's come a long way though, so we're able to use old school turntables with the new technology. We're mixing all night long. We don't stop. You can hear them scratching right now. I'm impressed. DJ Max in the house. Turn it up! At the Peppermill, the Edge is off the hook. Unbelievable. Another pleasant surprise on Next Stop. Up next, you saw her on The Voice, and now Whitney Meyer shares her talents with Next Stop. You've seen her on The Voice. She's been compared to Janis Joplin tonight. We're so honored to have you on our show. Whitney Meyer joins us. You grew up with this. You grew up with music in your soul. It was a family, and it's still a family affair. My dad plays guitar. He taught me how to write songs. We started writing songs together when I was 14. My uncle plays the drums. My mom is also a musician, guitar and keyboard. So when you were just a wee little girl, did you think you'd be sitting here tonight? Did you think you would have The Voice experience? Did you think this would all happen? No, I definitely hoped it would from the time I was five. I wanted to be on stage. I remember bugging my dad. My dad was playing shows, and I remember going, Dad, can I get on the microphone? I don't think I knew what I was doing. I wasn't like Christina Aguilera or Child Prodigy, but I had a desire for it, and so I just practiced, and I worked at it, and I think being surrounded by it increased whatever natural ability I may have had at a young age. Maybe you'll find it intoxicating, but I see it as crazy, crazy making you, yeah. I was watching The Voice episode with my family, my ohana back in Hawaii, and you were one of the few musicians that got all four chairs turned around, and it's one of the few shows I really do enjoy. What was that like? For lack of a more descriptive adjective, it was crazy. It was awesome because it was a last-minute decision that I made to go audition for The Voice. How has it changed your direction and where you're going now? Doing The Voice gave me the confidence to be a solo artist and to kind of step away from my family band, my comfort blanket as I like to call them, and be my own person and individual, and I'm so thankful for that. Your dad's here tonight. He must be so proud of you. I love my dad. My dad is a good man. He pushed me a lot when I was younger, and I remember being a little resentful of that at some point in my teenage years, but I thank him for it now, and I remember him saying, you'll thank me for it later. I was thinking, no, no I won't. Our parents always say those things to me. They do, they do. Darn it, you're right.