Style Magazine April 2020
This month’s magazine focuses on myriad ways to soak up the springtime sunshine. Freelance writer, photographer, and former wilderness guide, Ryan Martinez, takes us through some of his favorite alfresco activities—mountain biking, backpacking, bouldering, etc.—in our cover story, “Your (Local) Guide to the Great Outdoors” (page 43), with some top spots to try each adventure, “know before you go” tips, must-have apps, and more. After perusing the incredible pictures and reading his recommendations, I definitely feel inspired and more prepared to explore more.
This month’s magazine focuses on myriad ways to soak up the springtime sunshine. Freelance writer, photographer, and former wilderness guide, Ryan Martinez, takes us through some of his favorite alfresco activities—mountain biking, backpacking, bouldering, etc.—in our cover story, “Your (Local) Guide to the Great Outdoors” (page 43), with some top spots to try each adventure, “know before you go” tips, must-have apps, and more. After perusing the incredible pictures and reading his recommendations, I definitely feel inspired and more prepared to explore more.
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BY MEGAN WISKUS<br />
Santa Cruz<br />
Spring’s sprung, which means it’s time to avail of longer, light-filled days with a sun and fun-filled<br />
holiday. For those itching to get away without going terribly far away, we have a destination for<br />
you. Read on for our top picks of where to go, stay, and play this season.<br />
IF YOU HAVE TWO DAYS…<br />
NORTH LAKE TAHOE<br />
Kiss those cold weather blues away with a<br />
visit to Lake Tahoe. Regardless if it’s your first<br />
or fiftieth time, the lake and surrounding<br />
scenery always impress. And though winter<br />
and summer beckon travelers looking to<br />
partake in season-specific activities, spring<br />
is equally enticing, thanks to fewer folks,<br />
discounted room rates, and milder temps.<br />
CHECK IN Whether the tots are in tow or<br />
you’re on a romantic getaway, The Ritz-<br />
Carlton, Lake Tahoe, is a prime pick for<br />
luxury lodging. Sited midmountain,<br />
amongst the<br />
slopes of Northstar, this<br />
high-end-without-beinghoity-toity<br />
hotel is the<br />
stuff Tahoe dreams are<br />
made of: floor-to-ceiling<br />
windows with<br />
unobstructed views of<br />
Sierra Nevada’s pine-filled<br />
forest, in-room fireplaces, and easy<br />
access to an array of activities, plus<br />
family-friendly programs like Ritz Kids,<br />
where little ones can discover the<br />
destination via supervised, hands-on arts,<br />
crafts, and adventures.<br />
On-property amenities run the gamut from<br />
fine dining (Manzanita’s lodge-inspired<br />
space with artfully crafted cuisine is a must<br />
for breakfast, lunch, or dinner to slope-side<br />
spa treatments (we recommend “Journey<br />
Through the Forest” or “Tahoe Tree of Life”),<br />
and Marshmology (complimentary s’mores<br />
featuring house-made marshmallows at<br />
the fire pit).<br />
CHECK OUT If you manage to peel<br />
yourself away from the plush<br />
premises, then take advantage of<br />
the resort’s intermountain gondola,<br />
which transports you to the Village at<br />
Northstar for shopping, entertainment,<br />
and dining options aplenty. Speaking of the<br />
latter, you’d be remiss to miss Bourbon<br />
Pub, the village’s newest eatery from<br />
beloved Bay Area restaurateur Michael<br />
Mina. Serving elevated pub grub with a<br />
playful twist (the Double Cheeseburger with<br />
Spa at The Ritz-Carlton<br />
Hiking<br />
Bourbon Pub<br />
Santa Cruz photo by Megan Wiskus. Hiking photos by Jeff Dow Photos. Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.<br />
72 stylemg.com | APRIL <strong>2020</strong> | /stylemg /stylemediagroup /stylemediagroup /stylemags
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