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Snakes to the Lake

Sept. 10-12

The Signature event of the Bay Area Cobra Club

Trip Overview

"Snakes to the Lake" is a weekend of Cobra's, scenic drives and socializing with other Cobra folks and more. The trip this
year, as in years past, is being offered as a three-day event. If you are unable to leave with the "F-Troop" on Friday
morning you are welcome to join the group at Lake Tahoe.

NEW- First Annual Snakes to the Lake Golf tournament (Monday Sept. 13)

We are adding an optional extra day to Snakes to the Lake this year for golf. For those interested we will be staying over at
the hotel 1 extra night (possibly double up in the rooms) and on Monday we will drive to Apple Mountain Golf Resort which is
just outside of Placerville, in Camino.

Logistics-

For those interested in playing we have reserved 16 spots.
Cost is $44/per player which includes green fees, cart, hot dog & fries
Our clubs will be transported via SUV to Tahoe (you will need to transport your clubs back in your Cobra)
A limited number of rental clubs are available in the pro shop, please contact the course
Rides back on Sunday for Co-Pilots will be arranged, hopefully they will share space in the SUV's & daily drivers and
stop to shop, lunch or whatever on the way back home.

The Trip

"F-Troop will "snake" up to south shore on Friday via a scenic route to begin the weekend.
Our route this year will take us to historic old town Auburn for lunch before we continue "snaking" our way to South Lake
Tahoe.

Once we reach the Lake and settle in at the hotel there will be a cocktail reception with appetisers.

Friday evening: A Hosted Social Hour at the hotel (weather permitting on the deck area) with finger foods which will give
folks a chance to catch up with old friends as well as meet and welcome new ones.
Dinner is open and a list of the many fine area restaurants will be available.

Dining guide South Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe Restaurant reviews

Saturday will provide a host of cruise options around the Lake and surrounding area which will include the "Snakes at the
Lake Poker Run" .

Suggestions include:
Drive over the mountain to one of the listed local events or Markleeville for the hot springs
Take a drive to North Shore or historic Truckee for lunch .

SPECIAL TOUR Thunderbird Lodge tour <link>-

Talk about hidden treasures, this is a "MUST DO" if you haven't seen it. (BRING EXTRA BATTERIES for your camera) We
visited the fabulous historic Thunderbird lodge a few years ago and it was so popular we've made arrangements for another
visit for those who missed the first visit or for those who would like to see it again. $39/person (well worth the price of
admission) special on-site parking has been arranged limited space available

NOTE: RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED
PLEASE CONTACT 1-800-468-2463 mention "cobra group" reservations must be made by Sept.7.

Other Local Weekend events include (Links below):

Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival 2 5 th Annual Celebration

50th Annual Virginia City Camel Races (see this link for more details)

Squaw Valley SATELite Festival A nice ride and leisurely way to speand the day

Great Reno Hot Air Balloon Race You gotta get up early for this one, but the scene is spectacular

SCCA SOLO Auto-cross at Fernley ( SCCA SOLO autocross at Fernley takes about 90mins to get to from So.Lake
registration is at 8:15 and racing starts at 9:00 with usually 3 run groups. Participant are expected to marshal. Cost
$25/person non-SCCA members are also required to get a weekend membership $15)

Lake Tahoe Boat Cruises A great way to enjoy the day and see the area from a different perspective

If you have other driving plans for Saturday, please let someone know on Friday you may get company. (more to come on
options as they come up)

Saturday evening: The now infamous "Mr. Potatohead Tequila party" has become a tradition
folks as friends gather on the deck to have a shot or 2 or 3 or more of "Agave juice" (tequila) or a margurita
they have brought to share along with anything else that may be left over from the Friday reception.

Harvey's nightlife

Sunday- leaving South Lake Tahoe there are a number of options for your ride home and folks generally meet up at the
hotel's restaurant during the complimentary breakfast in LewMarnel's to discuss route options.

How do I (we) sign up?

Important: In keeping with our tradition of smaller more social events, there are only 36 rooms available in our block.

First reserve your room in South Lake Tahoe -

To reserve your hotel room call below and say your with "

The Cobra Club

" or "

Bay Area Cobra Club

Hotel:

A block of rooms has been reserved at

Best Western Station House Inn

901 Park Ave., So. Lake Tahoe. 530-542-1101

Use key word “Cobra group" or "Bay Area Cobra Club" when you call

Queen non-smoking $109/night

King non-smoking $118/night

The room includes an American breakfast, ordered off the menu, at the restaurant on the premises.

There are 2 options for registering for BACC Snakes to the Lake.

Online ordering & online payment

This is the easiest and quickest way to insure you are registered for BACC S

nakes to the Lake

Click the "Register Online" button and you will go to an easy to complete form where you can sign-up

After submitting your registration, you then see the secure payment page where you can pay for the
event.
Payment is via a shopping cart. Final Payment will be on the secure Paypal site where you can opt to
use your Paypal account or for non-Paypal members you can use a credit card.