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EXPERIENCE

Vegas Knights

Photo by Brian Kukulp, Nevada Sports Net

from home, even a competitor’s opinions about the area Mountain Resort, and Sierra-at-Tahoe. Plus, there are 44
were confirmed by what he experienced and witnessed. golf courses within 90 minutes and a cornucopia of casinos,
“Pretty spectacular, and it’s a very nice venue when you see resorts, spas, restaurants, bars, and outdoor recreational
the mountains around you,” said Knights forward William opportunities.
Karlsson. “I’ve always heard it’s pretty nice, and it does live
up to what people say. It’s truly beautiful.” NHL Outdoors Tahoe was something to behold, and it ele-
vated the “Outdoor Series,” figuratively and literally, upping
Designated the “Best Ski Destination” by USA TODAY the ante of Vegas’ original version.
readers (2014) and also the “Best Lake” by the same publi-
cation, Tahoe South combines the distinctive appeal of two Here’s how Kings player Luc Robitaille looked back on the
world—stunning natural beauty and a modern tourism des- Vegas outdoor game. “We knew this was special. If you
tination with an array of outdoor recreation, entertainment, asked me then if I thought they'd still be talking about this
nightlife, and gaming. According to official Tahoe Visitors 25 years later, I'd have said yes. That's how special it was.”
Authority information, the “ageless splendor and an He may be describing what happened in Las Vegas way
emerging economic diversity continue to define (Tahoe’s) back when, but in 25 years, each player who participated in
inimitable personality.” “Tahoe Outdoors” will most assuredly describe what hap-
pened lakeside at Edgewood in a most similar manner.
Personality is an interesting way to describe a destination,
but the images captured throughout the weekend did have And “that’s how special Tahoe was.”
a certain feel to them. It was as if the Tahoe environs were
saying “hello” to the world and inviting everyone to visit.
Just moments from Edgewood Resort and the temporary For information about lodging, recreational and family
hockey rink, and throughout the entire Tahoe region, is the packages at Tahoe South, call 1-800-288-2463 or visit www.
“greatest concentration of skiing in America,” with three TahoeSouth.com.
resorts officially located in “South Tahoe,” which served as
the official host destination for the NHL Outdoors event.
Those three are Heavenly Mountain Resort, Kirkwood

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