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Date, Event,
& Contact Info
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The Ski
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The Après
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January
2009
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December
28–January 3
Howling with Wolves, Running with Dogs Women’s
Week
Ely, MN
www.adventuresingoodcompany.com
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Cross-country skiing
• Mushing sleigh dogs
• Education and training
• Women Only |
• Stay at the
Silver Rapids Lodge
• Relax in a hot sauna with the girls
• Gaze at the stars or even the northern lights |
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January
3–9
Arosa Gay Ski Week
Arosa, Switzerland
www.arosa-gayskiweek.com
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Arosa is spoiled by the sun and protected from the
wind
• 6,000 ft. above sea level |
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Choose from one of five GLBT-friendly hotels
• Cabaret night, piano concert, drag queens
• Mousse foam party |
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January
7–11
Utah Gay and Lesbian Ski Week
Park City, UT
www.gayskiing.org |
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Utah has the “Greatest Snow on Earth”
• Skiing available for all levels |
• Events throughout
the week including dance parties
• Enjoy wandering Park City
• Stay at some of Utah’s best resorts |
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January
11–18
Fire & Ice Aspen Gay Ski Week
Aspen, CO
www.gayskiweek.com |
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Ski courses for every different level
• Downhill costume competition
• Enjoy Aspen’s “champagne powder” |
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Stay in the brand-new Limelight Lounge Hotel
• Cocktail reception, dance parties, late night
lounges, films, and pool parties |
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January
10-14
Dog Sledding and Winter Fun
Tofte, MN
www.adventuresingoodcompany.com |
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Cross-country skiing
• Snowshoeing on Oberg Mountain
• Mushing sleigh dogs
• Women only |
• Condo with views
of Lake Superior
• Explore the town of Grand Marais
• Relax in the hot tub or sauna |
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January
28—February 1
Vail Gay Ski Week
Vail, CO
www.vailgayskiweek.com |
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Enjoy the flawless conditions of Vail’s slopes
• Gondola located literally steps from resort
door
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Nightly events including a martini social
• Enjoy a mountain top picnic |
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January
28—February 1
Winter Rendezvous
Stowe, VT
www.winterrendezvous.com |
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Snowshoe and cross country skiing tours
• 485 acres of skiable terrain
• Four double diamond trails |
• Boston’s
Gay Men’s Choir performance
• Rib dinner and ice-breaker party
• Women’s only dinner
• Bikini martini hot tub party |
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February
2009
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February
1–8
Winter Pride
Whistler, British Columbia, Canada
www.gaywhistler.com |
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Highest vertical-drop of any ski slope in North
America
• Whistler’s the host of the 2010 Olympics
so expect major advancements on the slopes |
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Voted the #1 Gay Ski Event in the world by Gay.com
• Known for their wild parties and socials
• Naked/underwear skiing |
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February
8–15
Valentines Ski Week 2009
Sestriere, Italy
www.alternative-holidays.com |
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All-inclusive package (open bar)
• Altitude of 2,035 meters in the Alps
• Hotel has direct access to the slopes |
• Explore the
bustling village
• Club Med’s resort includes pool, gym,
and
restaurant |
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February
13–15
QUAC: Ski and Swim 2009
Salt Lake City, Utah
www.quacquac.org |
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GLBT swimmers from across the country come to compete
in the famous meet
• Offers other sporting activities |
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Enjoy hanging out with over a hundred Michael Phelps-like
bodies |
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Febrary
13–16
Winter Explosion 2009
Kerhonskon, NY
www.winterexplosion.com |
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Largest and longest-running African American
ski weekend
• 1,000 plus participants |
• Concerts, parties,
and top DJs spin discs
• Secret special guests |
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February
21–28
Telluride Gay Ski Week
Telluride, CO
www.telluridegayskiweek.com |
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Ski at 9,500 feet
• Proceeds help fight AIDS |
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Opening receptions and after party
• Oscar Night Party
• Mad Hatter Ski Party
• Fly Naked with Reichen
• White Night Powder Party |
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Masters
of Food and Wine