Now in its 15th year, the wild and rockin' winter sports celebration known as Lake Tahoe WinterFest takes place in early March (the dates are March 7 through March 14 in 2010) at the famed Lake Tahoe ski area, which straddles the California/Nevada border (about an hour south of Reno, Nev., and 3.5 hours east-northeast of San Francisco). This year's event is already generating plenty of buzz, as a highlight this year is OutLaugh Comedy Festival, which will be a feature on the some of the nights at Tep's Villa Roma Italian restaurant. Billing itself "America's First and Continuing Gay and Lesbian Comedy Festival," Outlaugh in 2009 featured stand-up comedy concerts by a slew of top lesbian and gay comedians, including Dana Goldberg, Sandra Valls, and Roy Cruz.
Here's a look at 2009 Lake Tahoe WinterFest - details regarding the 2010 event will be posted as they become available:
WinterFest events kick off Sunday, March 1, with a VIP Welcome Night Cocktail Reception at the Lakeshore Room in the snazzy Lakeland Village Beach & Mountain Resort, which is the host accommodation for the event. The resort is offering discounted rooms (in the lodge, or in a few different types of townhomes) - just book using the discount group code 4767QM (you can make your reservations online or by calling the resort at 800-822-5969). Lakeland Village also has a full ski and snowboard shop.
Skiing and boarding takes place throughout the week at the region's top facilities, including Heavenly Tahoe and Sierra at Tahoe. You'll also have the chance to hobnob with fellow participants at all sorts of parties and gatherings - a chocolate martini party, a "Barefoot Hump Night Wine Pouring Party" (remember, you're relatively close to some of the world's most esteemed wineries), and a Private WinterFest CRUIZE Party on Lake Tahoe.
