Style Magazine - January 2021
I’ll never look at the number “2020” the same again. What once was the name of my favorite Friday night show (“This is 20/20…”) will forever be associated with the year face masks became a must-have accessory, parties were avoided like the plague, and weekends became wide open. Certainly, I’m not alone in these sentiments either. The events of 2020 were trying and unlike anything any of us—even my 100-year-old grandma—have ever experienced. On the bright side, it’s the hard times, hard years, that force us to press pause and often where the greatest lessons are learned. When all is said and done, we will (hopefully) emerge from this experience stronger and more compassionate—with a few new hobbies and better hygiene! No doubt the year ahead is going to present its own set of challenges, but it’s a new year nonetheless, and a prime time to hit the reset button. And what better way to do so than in true New Year’s fashion by setting some health-related resolutions? Turn to page 28 for 15 ways to make 2021 your healthiest year yet. From “knowing your numbers” by getting bloodwork done, to taking a daily probiotic, and practicing mindfulness meditation, the underlying theme of each suggestion is the same: Self-care is health care. Finally, in our feature story, “Winter Wonderland” (page 54), we share places to go and things to see and savor this season, from “souper” soups to the (literal) hottest patios in town—ensuring a warm, wonderful winter for all. As we journey into these next 365 days, uncertain of what lies ahead, let’s take this newfound resilience and resourcefulness and make 2021 our most positive and productive year yet. Cheers! —Megan megan@stylemg.com
I’ll never look at the number “2020” the same again. What once was the name of my favorite Friday night show (“This is 20/20…”) will forever be associated with the year face masks became a must-have accessory, parties were avoided like the plague, and weekends became wide open. Certainly, I’m not alone in these sentiments either. The events of 2020 were trying and unlike anything any of us—even my 100-year-old grandma—have ever experienced.
On the bright side, it’s the hard times, hard years, that force us to press pause and often where the greatest lessons are learned. When all is said and done, we will (hopefully) emerge from this experience stronger and more compassionate—with a few new hobbies and better hygiene!
No doubt the year ahead is going to present its own set of challenges, but it’s a new year nonetheless, and a prime time to hit the reset button. And what better way to do so than in true New Year’s fashion by setting some health-related resolutions? Turn to page 28 for 15 ways to make 2021 your healthiest year yet. From “knowing your numbers” by getting bloodwork done, to taking a daily probiotic, and practicing mindfulness meditation, the underlying theme of each suggestion is the same: Self-care is health care.
Finally, in our feature story, “Winter Wonderland” (page 54), we share places to go and things to see and savor this season, from “souper” soups to the (literal) hottest patios in town—ensuring a warm, wonderful winter for all.
As we journey into these next 365 days, uncertain of what lies ahead, let’s take this newfound resilience and resourcefulness and make 2021 our most positive and productive year yet. Cheers!
—Megan
megan@stylemg.com
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SNOW MUCH FUN<br />
BY EMILY PETER-COREY<br />
Our backyard is brimming with<br />
prime (and picturesque!) places to<br />
lift your spirits this season. Check<br />
out these spots for the ultimate<br />
snow day of play.<br />
Located in North Lake Tahoe, Squaw<br />
Valley Alpine Meadows is home to<br />
6,000 acres featuring two mountains<br />
and stunning views. Skiers and<br />
snowboarders of all abilities are<br />
welcome—as they offer beginner,<br />
intermediate, and expert terrain.<br />
Lodging at The Village at Squaw Valley<br />
is available, too, along with dining and<br />
shopping. Adult lift tickets start at $99<br />
and must be purchased online. 1960<br />
Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, 800-<br />
403-0206, squawalpine.com<br />
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows<br />
Sugar Bowl Resort<br />
Heavenly Mountain Resort<br />
Sugar Bowl Resort lies atop Donner<br />
Summit and is proud to be one of the<br />
oldest ski resorts in California. Skiing<br />
and snowboarding abound on the<br />
mountain with four peaks, and lodging<br />
is available at The Hotel at Sugar Bowl.<br />
Adult lift tickets are $125 and must be<br />
purchased in advance online. 629 Sugar<br />
Bowl Road, Norden, 530-426-9000,<br />
sugarbowl.com<br />
Surgar Bowl photo by Vincent Zacha-Herthel. Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.<br />
Sierra-at-Tahoe is the closest resort<br />
to Sacramento and boasts over 2,000<br />
skiable acres, as well as multiple parks<br />
and pipes to test your tricks. Prices<br />
vary but include options for one-day<br />
lift tickets, “3 PAK” lift tickets (three<br />
lift tickets that don’t have to be used<br />
consecutively), and a season pass—all<br />
which must be purchased in advance<br />
online. 1111 Sierra-at-Tahoe Road, Twin<br />
Bridges, 530-659-7453, sierraattahoe.com<br />
Vail Resorts include Northstar<br />
California Resort, Kirkwood Mountain<br />
Resort, and Heavenly Mountain<br />
Resort—all of which have the same<br />
protocols but each with unique slopes.<br />
Lift ticket prices vary but must be<br />
purchased in advance online. Be sure<br />
to make time to shop at The Village at<br />
Northstar, try something new at the<br />
Kirkwood Cross Country and Snowshoe<br />
Center, and ride Heavenly’s epic<br />
gondola. 5001 Northstar Drive, Truckee,<br />
800-466-6784, northstarcalifornia.com;<br />
1501 Kirkwood Meadows Drive, Kirkwood,<br />
209-258-6000, kirkwood.com; 3860<br />
Saddle Road, South Lake Tahoe, 775-586-<br />
7000, skiheavenly.com<br />
Sierra-at-Tahoe<br />
Kirkwood Mountain Resort<br />
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