Lake Tahoe ski trip.Straddling strad·dle v. strad·dled, strad·dling, strad·dles v.tr. 1. a. To stand or sit with a leg on each side of; bestride: straddle a horse. b. California and Nevada in the Sierra Nevada Sierra Nevada, mountain range, Spain Sierra Nevada (syā`rä nāvä`thä), chief mountain range of S Spain, in Granada prov., running from east to west for c.60 mi (100 km), parallel to the Mediterranean Sea. Mountains, Lake Tahoe is the perfect winter escape, a mere day trip from San Francisco. The areas abundant snowfall, rugged mountaha terrain, and endless sunshine are ideal for swishing down the slopes. Not sold? Well, it hosts two back-to-back gay ski weeks this year: Ascent (February 26-March 5) and WinterFest (March 5-12). And when it's time to de-board the snowboard, the city of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., springs to life with restaurants, clubs, casinos, and apres-ski events. Even if you don't Even If You Don't is a single released by the band Ween in 2000 on Mushroom Records. Formats Enhanced CD single Includes the quicktime video of "Even If You Don't" directed by Matt Stone & Trey Parker of "South Park". plan to weather the flurry of gay ski week activities--from fully costumed slalom races to in-lodge dance-a-thons--Tahoe can float your boat throughout the season. (All locations are in South Lake Tahoe unless otherwise noted.) DAY 1 Start with the lake: Even in the dead of winter the largest alpine lake in North America (12 miles wide, 22 miles long) never freezes. Climb on board the Tahoe Queen boat for a two-hour-plus excursion to must-see Emerald Bay; it departs every day at noon in ski season. Keep your eyes peeled for Tahoe Tessie, not a drag queen drag queen Female impersonator, gynemimetic Sexology A ♂ with ♀ affect–often 'overplayed'; a ♂ homosexual and ♀ wannabe, with ♂ genitalia; DQs may take hormones to ↑ breasts, and thus are hormonally, but not surgically but the legendary 15-foot-long monster that allegedly swims along the lake's placid surface. Eat up: Make your reservations early for Cafe Fiore, a cozy candlelit can·dle·lit adj. Illuminated by candles: a candlelit ceremony. eatery with just seven tables. The standard Italian fare includes eggplant-and-salmon crepes, fresh lobster atop fettuccine fet·tuc·ci·ne n. In both senses also called tagliatelle. 1. Pasta in narrow flat strips. 2. A dish made with such strips of pasta. [Italian, pl. , and pork tenderloin with taragon dijon cream sauce. Polish your meal off with the housemade white chocolate ice cream. DAY 2 Carbo car·bo n. pl. car·bos Informal A carbohydrate. load: Before heading out for a day on the slopes, head to one of South Lake Tahoe's many breakfast eateries. Heidi's Family Restaurant is a bit of a greasy spoon, but its kitsch value and hearty menu, including pancakes, fruit crepes, Belgian waffles, and the ever-changing "kitchen sink omelet," make it a must. Open seven days 7 A.M. to 2 P.M. Adventures al fresco: At Heavenly Mountain Resort there are 91 trails ideal for skiing, snow tubing, and even snow biking. The mammoth resort boasts nine different peaks and the West Coast's largest vertical drop. For the less valiant traveler, the eight-passenger Heavenly gondola zips passengers from the south shore's downtown area up to Heavenly's mountaintop moun·tain·top n. The summit of a mountain. observation deck. Photo op! Get out: South LakeTahoe is definitely not a sleepy ski town. Put your poker face on and head over to Harveys Lake Tahoe Harveys Lake Tahoe is a resort located in Stateline, Nevada. The hotel has 740 rooms and suites, as well as six restaurants, and a casino with 87,500 square feet of space. The hotel also has a wedding chapel, pool, convention center, and a full-service health club. Casino and Resort. Need a good laugh after losing your savings? MontBleu, formerly Caesars Tahoe, welcomes funny girl Kathy Griffin during Ascent Gay Ski Week One can find live musical performances, improv A multidimensional Windows spreadsheet from Lotus that allows for easy switching to different views of the data. Data are referenced by name as in a database, rather than the typical spreadsheet row and column coordinates. Improv was originally developed for the NeXt computer. comedy shows, and even burlesque shows at many casinos. Then dance the night away at Faces, Tahoe's only gay bar, where the drinks are cheap and the music is thumping. DAY 3 Oh, what fun: Dash through the snow to the family-run Borges Sleigh sleigh: see sled. and Carriage Rides, which offers horse-drawn sleigh rides for $20 a person. The sleigh driver will point out local landmarks on the way to an overlook that offers spectacular views of Lake Tahoe. Wild, Wild West: Get a taste of the Old West in neighboring Carson City, a 45 minute drive from South Lake Tahoe. Once a booming silver-mining town, Nevada's capital city is loaded with historic charm. Don't waste daylight--mosey on clown to the downtown's boutiques, shops, cafes, and museums. Dine & dash: Before you leave South LakeTahoe, don't forget to stop at Evan's American Gourmet Cafe (536 Emerald Bay Rd., 530-542-1990). A charming 1930s-vintage cabin, the family-run eatery is incredibly popular among Tahoe's local set, so it's definitely wise to make a reservation. The menu is populated with some of the best meat and seafood dishes in town. Open seven days from 5:30 P.M. BONUS DAYS Backwoods romp: If it's a quiet commune with Mother Nature you're seeking, try an extra day in North Lake Tahoe. In stark contrast to the commotion of South Lake Tahoe, the wilderness reigns supreme along the lake's north shore. Reno 411: "The biggest little city in the world," just one hour away from Lake Tahoe, is the perfect destination for a lively day. The city's restaurants, museums, art galleries, and casinos will keep you busy during the day. And its gay bars--including The Patio (downtown), Revol Again, and Tronix (both on Kietzke Lane) along with Carl's Pub and the Ten 99 Club (both on Virginia Street)--are open late. STAYING THERE The hulking hulk·ing also hulk·y adj. Unwieldy or bulky; massive. hulking Adjective big and ungainly Adj. 1. Harveys Lake Tahoe is ground zero for Ascent. Lakeland Village, a condominium complex that sits in wooded tranquility along Tahoe's south shore, is the host resort for WinterFest.The gay-owned Black Bear Inn offers five rooms, three private cabins, and a hot tub gazebo gazebo Lookout in the form of a turret, cupola (small, lanternlike dome), or garden house set on a height to give an extensive view. Few late-18th- and 19th-century rustic gazebos survive, but 17th-century turrets built up in an angle of the garden wall are not uncommon. . In North Lake Tahoe the renovated Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe (III Country Club Dr., Incline Village, Nev., 775-832-1234; $200-$500) offers special packages for LGBT couples. Savor a delicious dinner with your loved one at the Hyatt's Lone Eagle Grille or pamper pam·per tr.v. pam·pered, pam·per·ing, pam·pers 1. To treat with excessive indulgence: pampered their child. 2. yourself at the full-service Stillwater Spa. See "Getting Around" on the following page for addresses. Visit OutTraveler.com for links to sites for all establishments mentioned in Weekender. GETTING THERE The nearest airport is the Reno-Tahoe International Airport Reno-Tahoe International Airport (IATA: RNO, ICAO: KRNO, FAA LID: RNO) is a public airport located three miles (5 km) southeast of the central business district of Reno, a city in Washoe County, Nevada, United States. (1 1/2 hours away), which serves such major carriers as American, United, Northwest, and Southwest airlines. Travel to South Lake Tahoe from the airport can be treacherous; heavy snows can leave the area's roads impassable. To avoid the headache, there are a variety of shuttle services available. South Tahoe Express (866-898-2463) offers shuttle services for $21 and makes several hotel and casino stops along the way. The San Francisco International Airport “SFO” redirects here. For other uses, see SFO (disambiguation). For the television series, see . is a four-hour drive from South Lake Tahoe.You can rent a car and enjoy a scenic drive through the Sierra Nevadas. Just make sure to check road conditions first! 1. Faces (270 Kingsbury Grade, a.k.a. Nevada State Route 207, Stateline. 775-588-2333) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. Montbleu (55 Highway 50, Stateline, Nov.. 888-829-7630) and Borges Sleigh and Carriage Rides (51 Highway 50, Stateline, 800-726-7433) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3. Harvey's Lake Tahoe (15 Highway 50, 775-588-2411, $99-$269) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 4.Tahoe Queen at Lake Tahoe Cruises (900 Sid Run Blvd., 800-238-2463) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 5. Lakeland Village (3535 Lake Tahoe Blvd., 800-822-5969;$149-$1,599 in high season) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 6. Heidi's Family Restaurant (3485 Lake Tahoe Blvd., 530-544-8113) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 7. Cafe Fiore (1169 Ski Run Blvd., 530-541-2908) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 8. Black Bear Inn (1202 Ski Run Blvd., 877-232-7466, $215-$450 high) [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 9. Heavenly Mountain Corner of Wildwood Wildwood, city (1990 pop. 4,484), Cape May co., SE N.J., on an island off Cape May; settled 1882, inc. as a city 1911. It has large commercial fisheries and is a popular summer seaside resort with many vintage motels and other buildings from the 1940s–60s. and Saddle, 775-586-7000 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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