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Telluride Gay Ski Week

      February 20-27, 2010

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Presented by the LOGO Network, T-10, the Seventh Annual Telluride Gay Ski Week, will take place Saturday, February 20 through Saturday, February 27, 2010 in the Town of Mountain Village!

Named “Top Gay Ski Week” in the country by Gay.com, T-10 offers a vacation experience that stands apart from other gay ski functions. Set in the beautiful backdrop of  Telluride, Colorado, this spirited but unpretentious week offers a unique blend of top-rate skiing and entertaining events. 

From the Oscar Watching Party to the popular White Night Party, T-10 offers events and dinners that provide a chance to meet, mix and party with other ski week guests.

There are also unlimited options for low-key gatherings around a warm fire in Mountain Village and Telluride’s cozy bars.

Things to check out at T-10:

The LOGO Lounge – come by and meet some new friends from the top gay network in the nation! LOGO has lots of special programming in store for guests just steps away from the slope in Mountain Village.

The T-Shack – conveniently located right outside the door at Goranno’s Restaurant on the mountain, the T-Shack will be open daily exclusively for T-10 guests. Grab a drink at the bar, bring it over to the shack and relax before you head back out to the slopes!

The White Night Party! – held at Official TGSW Hotel, The Peaks, where guest DJs will provide the perfect music mix and the party's hours will be extended so you can dance to your heart's content!

More details will be announced in the coming month so please check back often, but in the meantime, NOW is the time to make your travel arrangements to one of the fastest growing gay & lesbian ski events in the world.

Telluride Gay Ski Week Mission

Telluride Gay Ski Week is a week-long event designed to introduce gay men and women to this beautiful region and its many activities, both on and off the mountain.

Why Telluride

Telluride Gay Ski Week is going to be just a little bit different than other gay ski weeks; the experiences you will have here will be flavored by the ambience of the charming yet upscale Telluride, and the hip more urbane and European-style town of Mountain Village. We offer an unpretentious FUN week including an incredible array of events that will leave you with a smile on your face, new friends that have been made, and ready to return for more!

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Here is a listing of LAST YEAR'S Event Schedule to give you an idea of what 2010 should look like:

2009 Event Highlights

Welcome Reception (Saturday, February 21, 3-7 pm

The LOGO Lounge in the Suede Bar at Capella Hotel in Mountain Village

Admission is free - cash bar

Slide into Ski Week T-09 as we kick things off in the casually chic LOGO Lounge, our Apres Ski Headquarters for the week. Meet that perfect ski buddy with our skill-level nametags, purchase T-Passes and get the low-down on all the week's activities.

Oscar Watch Party (Sunday, February 22, 5 pm

The LOGO Lounge in the Suede Bar at Capella Hotel in Mountain Village

Admission is free - cash bar

Who are this year's winners and who are this year's losers? You could be the lucky one if your Oscar predictions are on target this year. Come early, grab a ballot and drink, and start guessing...you could win a trip for two on Southwest Airlines. Join guest host Nuclia Waste as we kick off TGSW by watching the Oscars, and begin to rev up for the after-party. Meet new friends, pick up event passes, and scope out your ski pals and dance partners for later!

Oscar Ball - (Sunday, February 22, 9:30 pm to 1 am)

Capella Hotel Ballroom in Mountain Village

$50 cover or free for T-Pass Holders - cash bar

Enjoy the sounds of DJ Guillaume from Paris as he spins music at Telluride's newest upscale hotel. Appetizers will be on-hand, and a cash bar with special Oscar-themed libations will quench your thirst.

Fly Naked Jewelry Martini Mixer with Reichen Lehmkuhl (Monday, February 23, 5:30-7:30 pm) 

East Meets West in Mountain Village

T-Pass Exclusive!

This low-key social will allow you to rub elbows with ski week favorite Reichen Lehmkuhl, star of the Amazing Race IV. Take a glance at Reichen's most recent venture, Fly Naked Jewelry.  Martinis will make the mixing easy, and one lucky attendee will go home with their very own Fly Naked piece, worn and presented by the man himself!  This is a T-Pass Exclusive event.

Shop Around Day (Tuesday, February 24, all day)

Need a break from skiing or just feel the itch for a shopping spree? Today is the day to hit the streets and experience the unique shops of the area. Take advantage of some great discounts offered to TGSW attendees throughout Mountain Village and Telluride. Check out the event program for a listing of stores and restaurants that will be offering one-day-only, extra-special savings!

Spaaaaaah! Day (Tuesday, February 24, all day)

Golden Door Spa

Indulge yourself with a day or just an hour or two at the world-renown Golden Door Spa.  Relax and enjoy one of the many services available to TGSW visitors and receive special discounts.  For a full list of services, call 866-282-4557 or go online to thepeaksresort.com.  Reservations should be made in advance…be sure to mention that you are with TGSW.

Intoxicating Cuisine with Steve Spitz (Tuesday, February 24, 6 pm)

Private home location

$75

Call 970-708-2505 for tickets or go online at Telluride Tickets. This event is not included in a T-Pass and is sponsored by Telluride AIDS Benefit.

Fly Naked with Reichen Party (Tuesday, February 24, 9 pm-1 am)

Tommy’s Bar in Telluride

$20 cover or free for T-Pass Holders - cash bar

Join guest host Reichen Lehmkuhl, well known for his reality show win on The Amazing Race IV, for a casual bar party in heart of Downtown Telluride. DJ Guillaume will take charge of the tunes. Last year crowds packed Tommy’s for an evening of music and partying, and this year will be no exception!

Nuclia Waste’s Ski Scavenger Hunt (Wednesday, February 25)

Participation is free

Pick up a clue sheet at the T-Shack at Gorrono's or in the TGSW Hospitality Tent and grab your cell phone camera!  Throughout the day all over the mountain and towns, clues will be placed in various locations. Some will be obvious, some not so obvious. Details will be outlined in the event program, and great prizes will be awarded at the end of the day at the Hop Garden Apres Ski.

Mulligans Movie Screening (Wednesday, February 25, 6-8 pm)

The Nugget Theatre in Telluride

Ticket Cost: $10 – not included with T-Pass purchase

Join actor/producer Charlie David for a special screening of his soon-to-be-released, award-winning movie touted as “the Graduate meets Desperate Housewives.” In this sneak peek TGSW exclusive screening, two young men discover the importance of friendship and second chances.Tickets to the screening may be purchased online in advance by clicking the logo below (or at the box office the day of the screening) :

Charlie’s Party (Wednesday, February 25, 9:30 pm-1 am)

The Sheridan Bar at Telluride

Attendance is free – cash bar

Join guest host Charlie David, star of television and screen, for a dance party in the heart of downtown Telluride. This unique, historic venue is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the ambiance of Telluride.

RuPaul's Drag Race Challenge (Thursday, February 26, 2-3 pm)

NASTAR Race Track at the base of the mountain in Mountain Village

Participation and attendance is free

LOGO presents this comedic, cross-dressing addition to the week.  Locals and ski week attendees are all encouraged to come dressed in their drag-queen best and parade down the mountain. Apres Ski will follow at The LOGO Lounge with well-known LA deejays, The Perry Twins.

White Night Party (Thursday, February 26, 9 pm-2 am)

The Peaks Hotel in Mountain Village

$40 cover or free for T-Pass Holders - cash bar

We wear our sunglasses at night...White Night, that is. Join us for one of ski’s week’s most anticipated events!  Dance the night away at this year's new location with extended hours. Be sure to wear white and look outta site 'cause this is the place to be seen!  The Perry Twins will provide the perfect music mix for the party.

Noah’s Arc Apres Ski Party in the LOGO Lounge (Friday, February 27, 3 pm- 6 pm)

Located in the Suede Bar in Capella Hotel in Mountain Village

Admission is free – cash bar

Join two of the stars of LOGO’s popular tv series “Noah’s Arc” -­­- Darryl Stephens and Doug Spearman -- for Apres Ski and conversation.

Meet & Heat Dance Party (Friday, February 27, 9 pm-2 am)

Noir Bar in Telluride

$35 cover or free admission for T-Pass Holders - cash bar

You wanted more parties...you got 'em!  LA's infamous Perry Twins will help us cap off the week with an all-new addition to TGSW as we dance the night away with ski week attendees and locals.

Bump! Apres Ski Party in the LOGO Lounge (Saturday, February 28, 3-6 pm)

Located in the Suede Bar in Capella Hotel in Mountain Village

Admission is free - cash bar

Join the host of LOGO’s popular travel series, Bump!, as we culminate the week’s Apres Ski events.  Come by, have a drink with Charlie David and share your favorite travel stores for possible future show destinations.

Telluride AIDS Benefit (TAB) Gala Fashion Show & Auction
(Saturday, February 28, 7 pm)

Conference Center in Mountain Village

Please note that tickets for this event are not included in the T-Pass. Tickets are available on E-Bay beginning February 16.

The Telluride AIDS Benefit (TAB) is a non-profit organization committed to fight, fund, and educate by raising awareness about HIV/AIDS locally and globally. TAB raises awareness about HIV, AIDS, STDs, discrimination, and safer sex practices by innovative global programs, our peer education and middle/high school education workshops, and adult outreach through education and events. They also raise funds and collaborate with the Western Colorado AIDS Project “WestCAP,” Denver Children’s Hospital Immunodeficiency Program “CHIP”, and the Manzini Youth Care Project. For more information or tickets, visit www.aidsbenefit.org.

TAB has expanded its mission into the vision of continuing to raise awareness in local communities about the global pandemic of HIV/AIDS. The Telluride AIDS Benefit primary purpose is to generate financial support for HIV education programs and for client care in Western Colorado.

 

2009 Everyday Events

TGSW Hospitality Tent (open daily 9:30 am-3:30 pm)

Conveniently located on “The Beach” at the base of Mountain Village, the very visible Hospitality Tent provides a great gathering place, as well as info on the week’s events, sponsor giveaways, updates and general information.

Meet & Ski on the Mountain (10 am daily)

The T-Shack at Gorrono's

Admission is free

Take a morning run from the top of the mountain, then meet up with friends as you plan your powder attack for the rest of the day.

Meet & Eat for Breakfast (daily)

Daily breakfast recommendations will allow you to casually join others who are in town for ski week in a variety of venues before you hit the slopes!  Check the event program for restaurant listings and phone numbers.

The T-Shack at Gorrono's (open daily 10 am-3 pm)

Admission is free - cash bar

Grab a quick drink from Gorrono's, take a break or reconvene with friends while on the mountain at this year’s newest addition to TGSW. A T-09 Ambassador will assist you in purchasing T-Passes or brief you on all that's going on for the week.

Chill & Swill at the LOGO Lounge Apres Ski
(open daily, Sunday-Saturday, 3-6 pm)

Located in the Suede Bar in Capella Hotel in Mountain Village

Admission is free - cash bar and menu

New this year is the LOGO Lounge, compliments of our presenting sponsor. The lounge will be open each day for Apres Ski, a time to relax and recount the day’s adventures. Sip a cocktail by the fire and enjoy the elegantly upscale ambiance. Prizes will be given away daily, including pairs of tickets on Southwest Airlines. LOGO celebs will drop by throughout the week, so you never know who you might run into...

Dine & Unwind Dinner Recommendations (daily)

Daily dinner recommendations will allow you to casually join others who are in town for ski week in a variety of restaurants guaranteed to tickle your tastebuds!  Please note that reservations are recommended. Check the event program for restaurant listings and phone numbers.

Late-Night Libations (daily)

Admission is free - cash bar

Each night you’ll experience a different venue as we gather at some of Telluride’s well-known watering holes to cap off the day. Check the event program or stop by the Hospitality Tent to see what location has been designated.

Gondola Transportation

Admission is free

Open daily from 7 am-midnight

Open until 1 am:

Sunday, February 22

Tuesday, February 24

Thursday, February 26

Friday, February 27

Saturday, February 28

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