November 15, 2012

Stowe's Winter Rendezvous to Celebrate 29th Birthday

Mark Thompson READ TIME: 3 MIN.

STOWE, Vermont - Winter Rendezvous, the longest and largest running Gay Ski Week in the northeast, is now in its 29th year and ready to celebrate with five days of wintry bliss. The largest and longest-running gay and lesbian ski event on the East Coast (2013 will be the 29th year) attracts hundreds of LGBT skiers and boarders to Stowe each year.

The wintry adventure bacchanal offers a diverse lineup of activities, parties and entertainment, including five days of skiing and snowboarding on two different mountains, Mount Mansfield and Spruce Peak, as well as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and dog sledding on the world-class trails of the Trapp Family Lodge, the official Nordic Center of Winter Rendezvous 2013.

Patrons can ski all day and party all night, with entertainment that includes apr�s-ski, wine tastings, giant indoor pool party, "Sound of Music" sing-a-longs at the Von Trapp Family Lodge.

There's also an on-mountain pizza party and a comedy showcase with Jim Lauletta and guests and a kick-off party. Live performances include shows by Dina Martina and the b-Side Charlie Band as well as a special appearance from Vermont's own House of Lemay.

Winter Rendezvous' two DJs are Harrison from Boston at the Back2basic disco dance party and the sounds of DJ Steve Marsden direct for the Crown& Anchor in Provincetown, MA playing the final blow out party.

This year's Winter Rendezvous 2013 promises something for everyone, including skiers and non-skiers. This fun ski-filled event will take place Wednesday Jan 23 - Sunday January 27, 2013 at one of the most beautiful ski resorts in the country, Stowe Mountain Resort.

This year's official host hotel is the Stoweflake Resort and Spa. Participants may sign up and purchases passes and learn more about discounted lodging options at www.winterrendezvous.com

DETAILS

Date: January 23-27, 2013
Location: Stowe, Vermont
Produced by: MJW Adventures
Official host hotel: Stoweflake Resort & Spa
Official Nordic Center: Trapp Family Lodge


Activities:
Skiing, Snowboarding, Cross Country, Snow Shoeing, Dog Sleds, Bonfires, Hot Tubs, and Spa Treatments

Entertainment & Parties:

  • Wednesday - Comedy Showcase BIG LAUGHS with Jim Lauletta, Stacy Kendro, Thomas Patrick Naughtonvern and more, Piecasso Pizzeria

  • Thursday - On Mountain Pizza Party with complementary Barefoot Wine and Magic Hat Beer, Spruce Peak Stowe Mountain Resort
    Thursday - 2013 Kick Off Party - with DJ Harrison's Back2Basics Disco Party and House of Lemay, Rusty Nail Bar and Grill

  • Friday - Giant Indoor Pool Party Extravaganza with DJ Harrison at the Trapp Family Lodge
    Friday - Apr�s' Ski at Charlie b's Pub Stoweflake Resort
    Friday - Boston's own B-Side Charles's Band performs live at POP ROCK BASH, Stoweflake Resort

  • Saturday - The Sound of Music sing-a-long at the Von Trapp Family Lodge (Rocky Horror Style)
    Saturday - Live performance by DINA MARTINA at the Stowe High Auditorium
    Saturday - Blowout Party with DJ Steve Marsden from P-town's Crown & Anchor, at the Stoweflake Resort

    Additional Information: MJW Adventures
    50 Victory Road
    Boston, MA 02122
    Phone: 857 445 7198
    E-mail [email protected]
    Website: www.winterrendezvous.com

    For more information on the event or sponsorship opportunities please call MJW Adventures at (857) 445-7198.

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    by Mark Thompson , EDGE Style & Travel Editor

    A long-term New Yorker and a member of New York Travel Writers Association, Mark Thompson has also lived in San Francisco, Boston, Provincetown, D.C., Miami Beach and the south of France. The author of the novels WOLFCHILD and MY HAWAIIAN PENTHOUSE, he has a PhD in American Studies and is the recipient of fellowships at MacDowell, Yaddo, and Blue Mountain Center. His work has appeared in numerous publications.

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