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9TH ANNUAL LAKE TAHOE SKI TRIP, Feb. 22-25, 2007

Please join Southern California Friends, Bay Area Friends and Northern Nevada Friends for the ninth annual Lake Tahoe ski trip. Besides the beautiful scenery and excellent skiing, it’s a great way to have fun and make some new friends! Lake Tahoe is the most beautiful Alpine Lake in the world. It sits in a valley at an elevation of 6,229 feet. This breathtaking clear blue lake is surrounded by magnificent Sierra mountains that are covered with evergreen forests and tower 10,000 feet above sea level. The Lake Tahoe Basin is favored with tons of superb snow in the winter, long warm days in the summer and an average of 76% sunny days year-round. Lake Tahoe borders California and Nevada and is located just 200 miles east of San Francisco and only 45 miles southwest of the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

We have booked the spacious Manzanita Lodge for our group. The lodge features 12 private nicely decorated bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, queen beds, pine furniture, private bath and quality art, TV and futon couch.  One of the rooms also has a kitchenette. The main lodge accommodates large groups for dining and entertainment.  The lodge is located in South Lake Tahoe in the nature end of town approximately 10 minutes from Heavenly, 15 minutes from the Casinos and 35 minutes from Kirkwood. We will have the Lodge all to ourselves. 

 

Amenities include: Large group room with double appliance kitchen, cable/satellite TV, 10 ft screen projector home theater for presentations, movies and other creative ideas, surround sound w/CD Player, DVD/VCR, karaoke setup, fireplace with firewood, large landscaped outside sports and play area, deck/patio, fenced Private 8' hot tub with Digital Controls and Bubbler and gas grill BBQ

 

Pet Friendly: with prior approval. 

 

Parking:  Paved Parking for 18 cars and Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: depending on how many other cars and how you park them

Single Parents - Children are more than welcome to attend the ski trip with you at the Couples Room Rate posted below (4 persons total maximum per room) .  We just want to add that our Saturday dinner night party can get a bit spirited later in the evening and alcohol will be served so it probably wouldn't be suitable for young children to attend.

NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED

COST if PAID in FULL by JANUARY 31, 2007:

-$100/per person for a spot in a shared bedroom with 1 shared queen bed and 1 shared futon, 4 person occupancy (QUAD) - Note: for quad option, all 4 roommates will need to book at the same time to ensure obtaining the minimum required room cost. We can only guarantee roommate placement for Triple or Double options. - $125/per person for a spot in a shared bedroom with 1 shared queen bed and 1 futon (TRIPLE)

-$375 for a private room for 3 nights, (1-4 people max). You give us the names, and pay in one lump sum.

-$125/per person for a futon in the main lodge (6 futons), 1 person per futon; or $90/per person for shared futons (2 people per futon)

- $45/per person per night for 1 or 2 night stay on a futon or shared queen

- Mandatory $10/per person charge for dinner party on Saturday night (excludes alcohol - so BYO).

COST IF PAID IN FULL BY FEBRUARY 14, 2007:

- $110/per person for a spot in a shared bedroom with 1 shared queen bed and 1 shared futon, 4 person occupancy (QUAD) Note: for quad option, all 4 roommates will need to book at the same time to ensure obtaining the minimum required room cost. We can only guarantee roommate placement for Triple or Double options.

- $135/per person for a spot in a shared bedroom with 1 shared queen bed and 1 futon (TRIPLE)

- $385 for a private room for 3 nights (1-4 persons max). You give us the names, and pay in one lump sum.

- $125/per person for a futon in the main lodge (6 futons), 1 person per futon; or $90/per person for shared futons (2 people per futon) - $45/per person per night for 1 or 2 night stay on a futon or shared queen

- Mandatory $15/per person charge for dinner party on Saturday night (alcohol excluded- so BYO)

COST IF PAID AFTER FEBRUARY 14, 2007:

- $115/per person for a spot in a shared bedroom with 1 shared queen bed and 1 shared futon, 4 person occupancy (QUAD) Note: for quad option, all 4 roommates will need to book at the same time to ensure pbtaining the minimum required room cost. We can only guarantee roommate placement for Triple or Double options.

- $140/per person for a spot in a shared bedroom with 1 shared queen bed and 1 futon (TRIPLE)

- $390 for a private room for 3 nights, no matter how many people stay in it (1-4 persons max). You give us the names, and pay in one lump sum.

- $125/per person for a futon in the main lodge (6 futons), 1 person per futon; or $90/per person for shared futons (2 people per futon)

- $45/per person per night for 1 or 2 night stay on a futon or shared queen - $25/per person for staying in your own sleeping bag in the lodge on the night of the party. No exceptions.

- Mandatory $15/per person charge for dinner party on Saturday night (alcohol excluded - so BYO).

- $25/per person for staying in your own sleeping bag in the lodge on
the night of the party. No exceptions.

- Mandatory $15/per person charge for dinner party on Saturday night (alcohol excluded - so BYO).

COED ROOMS: Please let us know if you are OK with staying in a COED room if necessary.

* PRIVATE BED OPTION IN SHARED ROOM: *

For guys especially who want their own queen bed or futon in a shared room, that option is also available for 1/2 the Private Room rate based upon date of payment received.

FOR EVERYONE:
The above lodging costs include snacks and daily breakfast. Also,
payments made by PayPal require the following additional processing
fees to be added to the above stated rates, so please make sure to
include the appropriate fee for your lodging and party costs when
making any payments by PayPal

Payments under $150.00.00: $5.00
Payments between $151.00-$200. 00: $6.00
Payments between $210.00 - $250.00: $8.00
Payments between $251.00 - $300.00: $9.00
Payments between $310.00 - $350.00: $11.00
Payments over $351.00: $12.00

SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER PARTY:

We have a big dinner party planned for Saturday night at the Lodge with 50+ expected for our final evening event. Appetizers, soft drinks, full course barbeque, etc. dinner and dessert will be provided. Please BYOB. The party is alot of fun, with music, dancing, plenty of entertainment and of course the hot tub for all to enjoy! And best of all, everyone from Northern Nevada Friends is invited to join us (or anyone else that can only make it for Saturday night). - Mandatory $15/per person charge for dinner party on Saturday night for all those who are staying at the Lodge and pay after 2/1/07 or for all others who attend the party only such as Northern Nevada Friends members, locals or anyone else who pay in advance (alcohol excluded - so BYO). Otherwise the cost for the Saturday night dinner party is $20.00 per person at the door. Please RSVP in advance for the party if possible to Southerncalfriends@yahoo.com as we'd like to have an accurate head count for the dinner.

Drinking and Driving:  We want everyone to have a good time on this trip, but please be safe and responsible.  If you plan on drinking at the Saturday night party and staying late, please consider spending the night to be on the safe side.  We'll have plenty of room and everyone is welcome to stay over at the single night rate (see above). 

Clean-up:  Everyone attending this trip is expected to help keep the common area of the main lodge cleaned up according to the requirements of the owner, including washing and putting away all dishes, tidying up, taking out trash, cleaning up the kitchen and dining area, putting food away and leaving the lodge in the same condition as when we arrived. As no food, beverages or personal items are to be left in the lodge or the bedrooms upon departure, please make sure to either throw away any leftover food or drinks that you brought with you or take them home. And most of all, don't forget to take all of your personal possessions home with you at the end of the trip! 

Out of State Friends:  Every year we have several people from out of state join us for the ski trip, so don't worry if you don't know anyone.  Lake Tahoe is a wonderful place for a getaway vacation and we'll make you feel more than welcome, whether you want to join us for skiing, going to the casinos or just relaxing and sightseeing.  For anyone who is traveling from out of state, we'll do our best to help you with transportation and arranging rides/carpooling from either the Bay Area, Sacramento or Reno Airport and/or pick-up at the Casinos if you take the shuttle from Reno Airport.  There will be alot of people with cars going skiing at both Heavenly, Kirkwood and probably other ski resorts as well, so transportation will be available for anyone who needs a ride to the ski areas or into town. 

Extended Vacation:

A few of us are planning on spending some additional days at Lake Tahoe to enjoy a longer vacation after we check out on Sunday.  Please contact Southerncalfriends@yahoo.com if you'd like to join us in shared accommodations in a condo. 

 

Contact cell phone number for this trip is (310) 500-8999.

 

PHOTOS OF MANZANITA LODGE

 

Click here for photos and further details or here for a video presentation of the Manzanita Lodge. 

Please contact SouthernCalFriends@yahoo.com or call (310) 281.7511 ext. 1 for further information and to RSVP. Payments should be sent to LA Help, P.O. Box 211, Santa Monica, CA 90406 after confirmation of available space. Please include your E-Mail address with your payment. Payments may also be made by PayPal for an additional processing fee of $5.00 

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES:

Check-in Time:  4:00 p.m.  For those who arrive by 7:00 p.m., we will go out to dinner at a local restaurant.

Breakfast followed by optional skiing, snowmobiling, sightseeing, sledding, tubing, sleigh rides, etc.

7:00 p.m. Buffet dinner at one of the casinos or we'll eat in, depending upon interest. 

Breakfast followed by skiing, snowmobiling, sightseeing, sledding, tubing, sleigh rides, etc.

7:00 p.m. Full course Dinner party at the house. We'll have music, dancing, hot-tubbing, etc!!   All are welcome to attend the party, including locals and those staying at nearby hotels/motels.  The more, the merrier!  Please BYOB.   

Farewell breakfast. Check-out Time is 10:00 a.m.

Q) How many people are going on this trip?

A) Unknown at this time. However, this is a popular event and we expect a good turnout for this trip.

Q) What is the age range of the people going on this trip?

A) Probably late 20's to 50's, though all ages are welcome.

Q) What will be the ratio of men to women?

A) Unknown at this time, but we expect it to be fairly even.

Q): What if I don’t ski?

A) Many people don't ski but if you would like to learn, Heavenly and the other Lake Tahoe area ski resorts offer lessons and rental equipment.

Q) What other activities are available besides skiing?

A) Snowboarding, snowmobiling, sledding and tubing, sleigh rides and of course sightseeing.

Q) But I don't know anyone.

A) Many people don't know other members when they attend their first trip are are somewhat nervous about attending. However, you will have made many new friends by the end of the weekend and everyone is very friendly. We will also provide introductions upon arrival. In addition, we will provide you with the name and E-Mail address of any roommates that we match you up with so that you can correspond in advance.

Q) When is the deadline to make my reservation?

A) Space is limited and will sell out quickly, so please send in your payment ASAP if you would like to stay at the house (after confirming availability). Lake Tahoe also has many hotels and motels, though rates can be expensive.

Q) Can I still join the group activities if I don't stay at the house?

A) Absolutely, though it's easier to socialize when staying at the house together.   

DIRECTIONS:

By Plane:

Frequent commercial service by most major and regional carriers to Reno-Tahoe International Airport.

All-Weather Highway Access From Reno to South Lake Tahoe

U.S. HWY 395 south to U.S. HWY 50 west

58 miles, 1.25 hours.  Make sure to book your flights early to ensure availability and better rates!

 

From San Francisco:

I-80 east to U.S. HWY 50 east

198 miles, 3.5 hours

 

From Sacramento:

U.S. HWY 50 east

100 miles, 2.0 hours

 

From Los Angeles:

I-10 east, I-15 north to Devore. Continue on 1-15 north and exit onto U.S.

HWY 395 to Victorville, continue north to Bishop, then northwest on U.S.

HWY 395 past Mono Lake to the Nevada state border-- just past Topaz,

California. Continue 27 miles to Gardnerville, Nevada and take HWY 56

south to Centerville, HWY 56 west to SR 206 north, Kingsbury Grade

(SR 207) west to Stateline. Take U.S. HW 50 south to South Lake Tahoe.

530 miles, 9.0 hours

 

From San Diego:

I-5 north towards Santa Ana, Costa Mesa Freeway (SR 55) north, Riverside Freeway (SR 91) east, I-15 north to Devore. Continue on 1-15 north and exit onto U.S. HWY 395 to Victorville, continue north to Bishop, then northwest on U.S. HWY 395 past Mono Lake to the Nevada state border--just past Topaz, California. Continue 27 miles to Gardnerville, Nevada and take HWY 56 south to Centerville, HWY 56 west to SR 206 north, Kingsbury Grade (SR 207) west to Stateline. Take U.S. HW 50 south to South Lake Tahoe.

570 miles, 10.0 hours

 

TRANSPORTATION:

 

Please see Tahoe Vacation Guide.com/ Transportation for further information on airport shuttle services and other transportation options.

 

Other links of interest:

 

Skiing and Snowboarding: Tahoe Vacation Guide.com/ Skiing

Casinos:  Tahoe Vacation Guide.com/ Casinos

Sightseeing:  Tahoe Vacation Guide.com/ Sightseeing

Map of Lake Tahoe: Tahoe Vacation Guide.com/ Map

 

Please contact SouthernCalFriends@yahoo.com or call (310) 281-7511 ext 1 for further information and to RSVP for the ski trip.

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