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The only instance in my life when I thought I was going to die happened on a day in 1971 while boating on Lake Tahoe ! My fiance (now husband) and I were young and dumb, boating in our fixer-upper, fourteen-foot, outboard. Only completely insane college kids would do something so stupid. To top it off...
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The recent closing of North Lake Tahoe's Ponderosa Ranch may have left some tourists feeling left in the lurch, but Incline Village isn't just a one trick pony when it comes to attractions. How much sarsaparilla can a person really drink anyway? Here's a novel way to spend the day in Incline...
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It's 5Pm in Keystone, Colorado . Your family has returned to the condo , after a hard day on the slopes. As you sit by the fire sipping cocoa, you hear a grumbling sound. It starts on one side of the room, and continues around the circle. What's that sound? Then, you understand. Like the plant...
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If you're planning to visit Keystone , you need to know how to get around. As a Summit County local, I feel obliged to tell you that you that you shouldn't trust everything you read online! I discovered a page that said that the KAB Express provides free shuttle service from Keystone to Breckenridge...
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In a sense, back country skiing in Keystone, Colorado can be compared to art. As your skis make contact with the fresh, virgin snow, your tracks create a drawing that is uniquely your own. Your signature stays intact. Here, you can dance down the mountain without anxiety. No need to worry about families...
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Once upon a time, your best friend, spouse, lover or all of the above invited you on a downhill ski trip. Eager to please, you went along. Upon arrival, you proceeded to the equipment rental shop, where you were "fitted" for a pair of ski boots. As you squeezed into the equivalent of two iron...
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It's time to plan your annual family vacation. In the past, you've made sacrifices. You hugged Mickey at Disney, and lost money at Vegas. This year, the tribe has spoken. You're going to Keystone. Getting There Is Half The Fun Keystone is the perfect choice for a family ski vacation. If you're...
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Has it been too long since you've had a white Christmas? Are you tired of spending an entire holiday season without so much as a small nose nibble from Jack Frost? If so, this might be a great year to spend the holidays in Park City, Utah. Park City has much to offer visiting families during the...
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I'll be the first to admit that spending the winter holiday season in Park City, Utah sounded a little nutty to me the first time it was brought up. My first thought was "Brrr that's cold," it averages somewhere in the mid twenties! That's Fahrenheit folks, it is chilly! But when...
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Why pack a suitcase--just stuff a few pairs of shorts, couple of t-shirts, sandals, tennis shoes and some towels and sunscreen in an overnight bag, and head off for sun, sand and surf! I live about 4 1/2 hours from Galveston , which is great when I want to take an impulsive getaway weekend. We try to...
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South Lake Tahoe is often viewed by non-locals as a destination spot for those wanting a pristine summer lake vacation or an opulent winter ski getaway. What they don't know is that South Tahoe is a major status symbol locale among Californians. If you are anybody who is anybody living in Northern...
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What do you think of when you picture the Christmas season in your mind? Probably yourself, cooped up in a warm, cozy house, surrounded by friends and family, a roaring fire in one corner, a Christmas tree in the other and carols ringing through the halls. Sound about right? Please. Sure, November, December...