| Wednesday 01 July 2009 - 18:01 gmt |
| Request 9088. |
WEST SHORE OF LAKE TAHOE, USA |
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SNOW Winter 09, Lake Tahoe Looking for photos of the communities, people, ski resorts, and hospitality of the West Shore of Lake Tahoe. (Specifics below)
The story will be about the unpretentious historic feel of the West Shore, how it has a slow, family and community-oriented flavor as opposed to the glitz of South Shore and the traffic of North Shore. Many of the families here have had homes in the area for four generations. It's the type of place where families get together for marshmallow roasts and ice skating and bonfires on Christmas Eve and New Years. This makes West Shore, which has an old New England feel, a great getaway for an off the beaten path Tahoe ski trip.
This is potentially a cover story, so any images that successfully convey a sense of place and luxury are encouraged. Obviously, need beautiful snow and an inviting atmosphere ‹ our affluent, well-traveled readers should look at the image and immediately want to step into it.
The story is about West Shore and what sets it apart from glitzy South Shore and congested North Shore. Luxury in this case doesn¹t necessarily mean flashy (that¹s South Shore)‹the place is welcoming, people have lived here for generations and created a haven for people who want to enjoy the ³vacation lifestyle². Think meaningful moments, togetherness, appreciating the gorgeous environment and spending quality time connecting. A big part of the area's appeal is the personal attention/customer service and the lack of crowds.
Oh yeah, the skiing is good, too: nice untracked powder, plus there's tree skiing.
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Homewood Mountain Resort: scenic exteriors, especially any that can show the slopes and the gorgeous lake; the Mid-Mountain pavilion is supposed to have great views and is a local favorite
Homewood town: street scenes, showcase the photogenic little shops and general stores; again, we¹re conveying a sense of family and community, anything that speaks to the 'vacation lifestyle': coziness, welcoming, warmth, hospitality, community
The writer calls out Obexer's Market in particular, it¹s a marina/bait shop but has a long history in the area: family-owned and operated by the Obexers since the 1920s and might be good for a scenic exterior shot
West Shore Café and Inn: again, scenic exteriors (it¹s sandwiched between the lake and the mountains, no shortage of scenery here), but the interiors of the restaurant and inn/rooms may also provide some good shots, lots of wood and stone, natural/earth-toned palette. Since it¹s a holiday issue, wouldn't hurt to have some gorgeous shots of warming, hearty winter/holiday food
Granlibakken: lodge and ski area, it was known for the ski jump built in the 1930s
Tahoma Meadows: rustic, cozy-looking red cottages, may be some good exterior shots here, especially if the color pops with the snow
Chaney House B&B: a stone mansion surrounded by trees, may be some good exteriors here as well
Towns on the west shore: Tahoma, Homewood, Sunnyside. There are grand homes (not new McMansions) in and in between these towns.
Alpine Meadows is West Shore¹s other resort. It has steep and deep terrain a la Squaw but with a smaller and more manageable size. The Sherwood Bowl, tucked over a ridge on the ski area¹s back side, is where the locals head to get great turns and lounge in the sun at the outdoor Ice Bar.
People: Since the story is about family/community/hospitality/hominess, shots of people should show their spirit and friendliness, no stagey brochure-type mug shots
Rick Brown, current owner of Homewood Mountain Resort and grandson of the founder
Dick and Ullie White, owners of Tahoma Meadows
Gary Chaney, owner of Tahoma Meadows |
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US$100 |
(for use other than book, magazine or brochure eg. poster, calender, advert, tv, website etc) |
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