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Heavenly is the perfect choice for a guys’ or gals’ ski trip, with fabulous skiing during the day and high-energy entertainment to keep you going all night. Don’t miss the daily “Unbuckle at Tamarack” parties – think go go girls andmobile DJ snowcats. A 2.4 mile-long gondola connects Adventure Peak’s mid-mountain zip lines, climbing walls, ropes courses and alpine coaster to the hip, happening Heavenly Village/ South Lake Tahoe casino scene. The Chateau storefronts have brought a new buzz to the pedestrian-friendly Heavenly Village located at the base of the gondola. Azul Latin Kitchen and its sister restaurant, Base Camp Pizza Co., are quickly becoming the go-to hotspots. The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino has taken the South Shore by storm with its rock and roll vibe and edgy live Heavenly is the perfect choice for a guys’ or gals’ ski trip, with fabulous kiing during the day and high-energy entertainment to ke p you going all night. Don’t miss the daily “Unbuckle at Tamar ck” parties – think go go girls andmobile DJ snowcats. A 2.4 mile-long gondola con ects Adventure Peak’s mid-mountain zip lines, climbing walls, ropes courses and alpine coaster to the hip, hap eni g Heavenly Village/ South Lake Tahoe casino scene. The Chateau storefronts have brought a new buz to the pedestrian-friendly Heavenly Village located at the base of the gondola. Azul Latin Kitchen and its si ter restaurant, Base Camp Piz a Co., are quickly becoming the go-to hotspots. The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino has taken the South Shore by storm with its rock and roll vibe and edgy live

LOCALS’ FAVORITES Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe serves as the destination’s gateway resort with spectacular views and options for every ability level. Present your boarding pass the day you arrive for deep discounts on lift tickets. Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort, known for having the area’s most thrilling tree skiing, is home to three Olympic gold medalists – Jamie Anderson, Hannah Teter and Maddie Bowman – so keep your eyes open for these “Golden Girls” shredding the slopes. Sugar Bowl Resort now operates neighboring Royal Gorge Resort, North America’s largest cross country skiing center with more than 200 kilometers of groomed trails. Open for skating, snowshoeing, snow biking and snow kiting, the resort offers a snow-filled adventure for everyone. Spend the day exploring Lake Tahoe’s idyllic West Shore, including a mandatory stop at

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Emerald Bay, one of the most photographed spots in the world. Be sure to sneak in a half day on the slopes at Homewood Mountain Resort for a preview of the resort’s multi-

you can’t beat the ski-in, ski-out convenience along with jaw-dropping views through floor- to-ceiling windows overlooking cascading waterfalls and heated pools. Speaking of pools, take in a soak mid-mountain, at Squaw Valley’s High Camp Pool and Hot Tub. Set at 8,200 feet, this is truly one of the most breathtaking places in the world to relax and enjoy the high alpine environment (open during spring season only). Après and hang with the locals at the legendary Le Chamois and the Loft Bar at the base of the mountain. Get the full Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows experience and sign up for one of the resort’s special packages: The North Face Mountain Guides program will give up to 4 people the ultimate tour of Squaw’s secret stashes and instruction as well. You can even bypass the lift lines wearing a new North Face Jacket, included in the price. Free Ski and Ride with Olympic Gold Medalist, Jonny Moseley . Join Jonny when available on a memorable 2-hour mountain tour of Squaw Valley or Alpine Meadows. The WanderLust “Mountain to Mat” workshop couples a guided half-day on the slopes with restorative yoga classes.

shows. You can catch a stunning sunset from your lake view suite, cut into a juicy steak at Park Prime or grab an oyster shooter or Jambalaya right in the center of the action at The Oyster Bar. Go steep and deep at KirkwoodMountain Resort, where legendary snowstorms are measured in feet rather than inches and thrilling cliffs challenge even the heartiest of skiers. Hire an “Expedition: Kirkwood” mountain guide to create a custom tour and access under-the-radar deep powder stashes and backcountry adventure. Take advantage of Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass, which allows you access to Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood. 2016/2017 Season passes are now on sale at www.vail.com SQUAW VALLEY/ALPINE MEADOWS There’s been a lot of excitement about the merger of these two resorts, starting with the new base village at Squaw Valley. On the mountain, the new Siberia Express Chairlift whisks powder-seekers to the wide-open bowls on the upper mountain. There’s even the world’s first ski-in, ski-out Starbuck’s! Bookyour stayat theResort at SquawCreek; shows. You can catch a stun ing sunset from your lake view suite, cut into a juicy steak at Park Prime or grab an oyster sho ter or Jambal ya right in the center of the action at The Oyster Bar. Go ste p and e p at Kirkwo dMountain Resort, wher legendary snowstorms are measured in fe t rather than inches and thrilling cliffs challenge even the heartiest of skiers. Hire an “Expedit on: Kirkwo d” mountain guide to create a custom tour and ac ess under-the-radar de p powder stashes and backcountry adventure. Take advantage of Vail Resorts’ Epic Pass, which allows you ac es to Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwo d. 2016/2017 Season passes are now on sale at w .vail.com SQUAW VAL EY/ALPINE MEADOWS Ther ’s be n a lot of excitement about the merger of these two resorts, starting with the new base village at Squaw Valley. On the mountain, the new Siberia Expres Chairlift whisks powder-se kers to the wide-open bowls on the up er mountain. There’s even the world’s first ski- n, ski-out Starbuck’s! Bo kyour stayat heResort at SquawCre k;

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