Play in the Snow
When it comes to getting to the good powdery white stuff, well, the logistics of winter travel may keep you at home by the fire. Charter a Seattle Ski Shuttle van (206-953-0237; seattleskishuttle.com) for your gang, however—or sign up to get on board at one of the pickup stations—and cross “chaining up tires” and “attempting to drive home when completely exhausted” off your to-do list. You’ll be at the Summit at Snoqualmie (425-434-7669; summitatsnoqualmie.com) in about an hour, where, after choosing from among the three surrounding peaks, you can buckle into snowshoes, strap on a snowboard, jump on your skies, or flop onto the business side of a fat inner tube. Or, settle in between the fireplace and the giant picture windows at the Timberwolf Pub. No matter how you spend the day, a couple of brews at one of the resort’s many bars and restaurants is in order. After all, you’re not driving home.
Get Your Tail in the Game
Heads up, pigskin fans: Steve Sarkisian, the Husky’s rookie head coach, put the bark back in the previously pulverized Pups, so tailgating promises more than just drowned sorrows. As Ken Tallquist, a 50-year veteran of the ’gates, tells it, “Tailgating is all about these four T’s. The more you have of them, the better.”
Time Get to Husky Stadium (3800 Montlake Blvd NE, 206-543-2200; gohuskies.com) at least four hours before kickoff. Leave yourself two hours for postgame color commentary and hot hard cider.
TVs A 3,000-watt gas-powered generator rents for about $50 a day from Home Depot (see homedepot.com for locations) and runs a television tuned to ESPN just fine.
Tents Ideally, one canopy covers all your essential high-tech equipment, and another shields you and your friends—and your face paint—from the elements. Try the Quik Shade Weekenders at Big 5 Sporting Goods (see big5sportinggoods.com for locations).
Tables And chairs. Nothing identifies a rookie like an unfurnished setup. Shop for folding tables and chairs at Costco (see costco.com for locations) and remember: Part of the tailgating spirit is welcoming extra-friendly neighbors to your shindig and gabbin’ gridiron.
Published: November 2009
Hola and Good afternoon
My name is CESAR AUGUSTO PISCOYA ANGELES from PERU.
I am Architect and work in The Royal Tombs of SIPAN Museum here in my city CHICLAYO.
Visiting Seattle some days in march and i want know if can help me and learn about Seattle (buildings, museums,places, parks, etc) architecture and tecnology in the construction.
I want know how much price is this tour or maybe i can help and change information about me work here.
Thank you very much and hope a answer soon.
Greetings
Cesar
Old Thyme Aviation’s okay, but it’s insanely expensive for what they offer. There are other, better vintage ride options around Seattle for much cheaper.