The Peaks Resort to Host Daily Events for Top Gay Ski Week and Offer Special Packages Including Accommodations, Lift Tickets, Rentals and Party Passes

DALLAS, TX, November 21, 2011 – StraightOut Media & Marketing, the producer of Telluride Gay Ski Week (“TGSW”), announced that The Peaks Resort & Spa (“The Peaks”) in the Town of Mountain Village Colorado will be the “Official Host Hotel” for the February 25 – March 3, 2012 event (“T-12”). This marks the first time TGSW has designated a single location as its main lodging partner and primary event venue.  The Peaks will now host all daily Apre’ Ski events and late night lounge parties in addition to the White Night Party, which has become the week’s most popular event ­ attracting attendees as well as scores of local residents.  The Peaks offers an assortment of the amenities; including a full-service spa, indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, and three unique on-site restaurants.   The resort will also feature a T-12 Hospitality Concierge Center.

Also, for the first time, TGSW will be offering exclusive packages for lodging available only through its official website (www.telluridegayskiweek.com) or by calling toll free to 888-376-9770. The website’s booking links will provide pricing for lodging at The Peaks, including lift tickets, rentals, and VIP party pass for the week (the “T-Pass”) as well as additional discounts. In addition, exclusive packages at other Telluride lodges and condos will be available by request. Room rates offered at The Peaks start as low $169 (room only, double occupancy) and package rates start at $250 per person, per night.  Packages include room accommodations, lift tickets, rentals and  T-Pass, which provides access to the T-12 official parties.

Ranked the “Top Gay Ski Week” in the U.S.A. by Gay.com, Telluride Gay Ski Week brings together gay and lesbian skiers and snowboarders from around the world. The popular annual event, now entering its 9^th year, is now the third busiest winter week in Telluride after the Christmas and Presidents Day Weekend. 

Guests to ski week can look forward to a mix of skiing, parties, celebrities and DJs. For 2012, in addition to its nightly events, TGSW will host an inaugural “Wig Run”.  The Wig Run will invite all skiers, both local and ski week attendees, to wear their own hair creation on the mountain for the day and be eligible for prizes. The run will culminate with an end-of-day final run to the base of the slopes lead by returning emcee and drag queen Nuclia Waste. Proceeds of the run will directly benefit the Telluride AIDS Benefit, which is TGSW’s annual beneficiary.   A full schedule of events is available on the official website.

About Telluride Gay Ski Week

Telluride Gay Ski Week (“TGSW”) is an annual week-long gay ski event produced by StraightOut Media & Marketing with support from the Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association and benefitting the Telluride AIDS Benefit.  Ranked the Top Gay Ski Week in the U.S.A., by gay.com, TGSW is an alternative to other gay ski events and provides a unique vacation experience in a spirited and unpretentious ski town.  Nestled in a box canyon surrounded by the majestic 13,000 ft peaks of the San Juan Mountains, Telluride Gay Ski Week brings the charm of Telluride together with the European-style town of Mountain Village. For more information, visit www.telluridegayskiweek.com

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