APRÈS SKI CLUB
a singles club for active adults
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Detailed Mommy List
  1. Sleeping bag
  2. Pillow
  3. Extra blanket (optional)
  4. Towel(s)
  5. Flip flops for walk to hot tub
  6. Bathing suit for hot tub
  7. Robe for walk to hot tub
  8. Toothbrush
  9. Toothpaste
  10. Soap/Shower Gel
  11. Shampoo/Conditioner
  12. Hair brush/comb
  13. Contacts case/cleaner
  14. Toiletries/cosmetics
  15. Sanitary supplies
  16. Hairdryer
  17. Flashlight
  18. Earplugs/sleep-aid
  19. Pajamas
  20. Slippers
  21. Underwear - thermal and otherwise
  22. Socks - thermal and otherwise
  23. Sweaters
  24. Turtlenecks
  25. Slacks/Jeans
  26. Jacket/coat
  27. Gloves
  28. Scarf
  29. Hat
  30. Comfy "kick-back" clothes
  31. Nicer "out on the town" clothes
  32. Boots suitable for walking in snow
  33. Skis & poles/snowboard
  34. Ski Carrier/Tote
  35. Ski/snowboard boots
  36. Goggles/ski glasses
  37. Anti-fog spray
  38. Helmet (recommended - remember Michael Kennedy and Sonny Bono)
  39. Ski hat/gloves/balaclava/turtle/earmuffs/etc.
  40. Ski/board clothing - jacket, powder pants, thermals/Hot Chillis, etc.
  41. Ski daypack
  42. Sunblock
  43. Lip balm
  44. Ski lock
  45. 2-way radio (Apres' channel is 633)
  46. Camelback watersupply (remember to bring the bladder with insulated hose)
  47. Ski wallet
  48. Lifesavers/hard candies (keeps the mouth moist when you don't have water handy)
  49. Racing bib
  50. A good book
  51. Favorite CDs
  52. Deck of playing cards, favorite board games, etc.
  53. Bottled water (at higher altitude, it's important to remain hydrated)
  54. Beverage of choice
Brief Daddy List
  1. Ski's, poles, boots or snowboard.
  2. Clothing kit bag, pre-packed and ready to go.
  3. Ski/snowboard jacket.
  4. Sleeping bag.
  5. Pillow.
  6. Towel.
  7. Wash kit.
  8. Bathing suit.
The lodge is equipped with a stereo, CD player, full kitchen stocked with some nonperishable cupboard items, fireplace, ski repair/tuning shed with equipment, bike and ski storage, bunks/beds with mattresses ONLY, ski/boot racks, chests of drawers and mirrors in each bedroom, bathrooms/showers, clothes dryer (no washing machine), paper towels, TP, room freshener, first aid kit, some board games, and plenty of couches and cushions to lounge on. New: we now have a hot tub.

It does NOT have a TV or VCR, PC modem ports, or bedding for the beds (with the exception of a quilt over each mattress). There is no linen supplied, neither sheets, blankets nor towels. On non-organized weekends, there are no common meals prepared. The kitchen is fully equipped and stocked with some nonperishable cupboard items (coffee, spices, cooking oil, etc.) so people can make their own meals, and there is a Safeway just a few blocks away. And if you just don't feel like cooking, there are restaurants and bars within a block or two.

Cellular service at the lodge is spotty to non-existent. There is a pay phone in the upstairs hallway, as well as a dial-less phone on the same line down in the living room. Calls can be made from the payphone with a calling card or change, and calls CAN be received on the payphone as well (but no collect calls). The phone number at the lodge is:
    (530) 546-3213.

Remember, the lodge is communal living. If you insist on room service, cable TV and a fully-stocked minibar, there are a number of hotels and inns in the Tahoe area which can accomodate you. Quarters in the lodge can become fairly close, especially when full, so you need to be cognizant of the noise and disruption you create when coming in late. Please be sensitive to the fact that people are sleeping very close by. If you're going out for the evening, make sure your bed is made up or sleeping bag rolled out, and pajamas are sitting ready. It would also help to carry your flashlight with you so you don't have to turn on the overhead light to find your bed.

If you know you're getting up early to hit the slopes, try to put the clothing you need close at hand. Unzipping and rummaging through duffle bags can be a noisy business, and I've been shushed on more than one occasion when I forgot to plan ahead for the next day. Deluxe rooms have key locks, but the bunk rooms do not lock, so keep valuables on your person or stowed away carefully, and leave the diamond tiara at home.

Directions to the Lodge from the Bay Area: Take Highway 80 east to just past Truckee. You will see the New Highway 267 sign. It bypasses Truckee on the East Side. Go to the end of 267 which is Highway 28 and you are in Kings Beach. You are at one of only two Stop lights in Kings Beach. Turn left on 28. Turn left at the next Stop light which is Coon Street. Seven Eleven is on that corner. Turn left on Rainbow and Look for the Blue Lodge on the right.

I hope this helps those of you who haven't yet been up there yet. Enjoy the drive up and I'll be seeing you soon!

Laura Bryan,