Attention UBC queers

Turns out a local tour company (Destination Tours/Destination Snow) has stepped up and is trying out an LGBT tour package for 2011 WinterPride (Feb 4-6) in Whistler, specifically targeting queer UBC students. I’ve gone the last two years and had some of the best winter fun of my life. I can only imagine what it would be like with a bus full of university students. Call me!

Why am I posting this in October? Well, I can’t plan my way out of a paper bag, so here’s my attempt at helping you help yourself. Or something. I also went on an Okanagan tour with this company this past summer and had a blast.

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