Winter Break at GSR

Winter Break at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino

The best Reno EntertainmentJanuary 15-18, 2010: Students, powder hounds and party goers from all over the country gathered in the beautiful area of Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno Nevada to do one thing and that was to hit the slopes and party like there was no tomorrow. The annual 2010 Reno / Tahoe Winter Break brought friends together for 3 days of skiing and snowboarding at legendary Squaw Valley USA and Northstar at Tahoe. After the day on the slopes participants returned to free cocktails, deluxe accommodations, gourmet meals, bowling and a ton of fun activities to take the Après-ski into the late night. Some hIghlights of the event was the live concert with LMFAO, late night bowling tournaments and the sexy bikini contest located outside at the hot pool party!

The 2011 Reno/Tahoe Winter Break is approaching fast so gather your friends for a weekend to remember. Stay tuned here for details on how you can sign up for next year!


2010 Reno Tahoe Winter Break Slideshow


Resort Features

PokerIn addition to the huge casino, the Grand Sierra Resort features the following:

  • Practice your swing or get your competitive spirit going as you hit golf balls across GSR's private lake, aiming for floating targets with prizes for sticking it.
  • Located on the lower level, Fun Quest may be the largest arcade you've ever seen. Featuring over $1,000,000 in the latest games spread across 40,000 square feet, don't miss the 6,000 square foot laser tag arena.
  • The Ultimate Rush outdoor thrill-park features a 185-foot bungee swing, mini-golf, go-karts, and more!
  • The state-of-the-art cinema features Hollywood hit movies, a full snack bar, and love-seats in addition to regular theater-style chairs.
  • If the round-the-clock 50 lane bowling alley can't keep you busy, the adjacent bar with drink specials and billiards definitely will.

* Must be age 21 or over at time of check-in to participate in casino games or be served alcoholic drinks.


Summit Suites

Want a pimped out, chic, urban pad? Optionally upgrade your 3 nights accommodations to the Summit level suites at Grand Sierra. The Summit level suites are stylish accommodations featuring plush bedding, a 32-inch flat-screen TV, dark marble bathroom and lavish sitting area perfect for your shower party.

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Standard Rooms

Package includes 3 nights accommodations in a newly renovated, 425+ square foot room, featuring your choice of one king or two queen beds (though we recommend two queen for triple or quad occupancy).

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Reno - Tahoe ActivitiesWeekend packages include 2 days lift passes at Squaw Valley or Northstar with transportation between resort and mountain included. Break out your skis or snowboard and hit the slopes for some epic winter conditions and enjoy a full day of winter activities at Lake Tahoe.


Squaw Valley USA

Squaw Valley USA was ranked one of the top North American resorts in the November issue of Outside Magazine. The venue of the 1960 Winter Olympic Games, Squaw opened in 1949 with one chair lift, a rope tow, and a lodge. Today, Squaw Valley USA is one of the world's premier ski resorts.

See more at www.squaw.com


Northstar

Northstar at Tahoe is a year-round resort situated near the North Shore of Lake Tahoe. Featuring 2,280 vertical feet of downhill terrain accessed by 17 lifts (including 8 express lifts), a snowmaking system, a cross-country center and a new village, Northstar is known for its tree skiing and fall lines. The extensive trees also make for better sheltered runs with deep powder. Rated by Transworld Snowboarding as one of the top ten best parks and pipes in the 2006 resort poll, the park team at Northstar continues to deliver the goods.

See more at www.northstarattahoe.com

Exclusive Parties

  • Party in Bowling Center with guest DJs. Midnight Bowling Tournament
  • Headliner concert in the Grand Theatre
  • Midnight hot pool party, Snow Bunny Contest, Guest DJs

Casino

PokerThe Grand Sierra Resort has the largest casino in Northern Nevada. Here you'll find 80,000 square feet of your favorite games, including blackjack, craps, roulette and the latest video poker and slot machines. And don't miss Lucky's Race & Sports Book, Reno's biggest with 27 giant, crystal-clear televisions.

  • Table Games
  • Slots/Video Poker
  • Race & Sports Book

Must be age 21 or over at time of check-in to participate in casino games or be served alcoholic drinks.


Headline Concerts

Entertainment CalendarWinter Break participants will have VIP entry and discounted tickets to the headliner concert . 2010 Winter Break had LMAFO performing their none-stop electro hip-hop style live to a sold out crowd in the Grand Theatre.

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Late Night

BowlingWith a 50-lane bowling alley and a dedicated poker room open 24 hours a day during your stay, you'll have the opportunity to play for fun or enter our special weekend tournaments for your shot at great prizes including snowboard gear.

Additionally, GSR offers a cinema multiplex and a 40,000-square foot video game/parlor, game/simulator, rides and laser tag arcade

Open Bar

Bars and LoungesFrom check-in on Friday until check-out on Monday, the bar never closes. For 21+ guests, the drink selection at the Bowling Center Bar, Mustangs and 2500 East includes: select beers, wines, shots, well drinks (rum, vodka, scotch, whiskey, gin and tequila) in addition to sodas, juices and water. Guests under 21 can select from a wide variety of blended virgin drinks, non-alcoholic beer, sodas, juices and water. Gratuity not included.


Xtreme Sports Bar and Grill

Xtreme Sports Bar and LoungeWelcome to Reno's largest Sports Bar and Lounge. With 40 high-def screens and one mega-view projection screen you can watch extreme sports 24/7. Our sexy Xtreme Girls will be serving personal beer kegs, plenty of food and a lot of attitude. We'll be rockin' the house the 15th - 18th with live bands and celebrity DJs.  Get your team ready for the Xtreme Beer Pong Tournament and other great promotions.

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Mustangs Saloon

Mustangs Dancehall and SaloonLooking for a great country western bar? Well put on your dancing boots and give Mustangs a whirl. Take a ride on "NITRO" our new mechanical bull and see if you can last 8 seconds. Mustand features local country bands, up-and-coming country acts, western legends and celebrity DJs. Open from 10pm - 3am Thursday – Saturday nights.


The Lodge Buffet

The Lodge BuffetSpecial weekend packages include 3 daily gourmet buffet meals at The Lodge Buffet, located on the Casino level of Grand Sierra. Chefs are at attention to serve up hot carved meats, pizzas right from the oven and fresh tossed salads. There's a pasta station with hot sauces prepared before your eyes, a south of the border station with enchiladas and more. A rotating international station with foods from around the world, and the ever-popular seafood station filled with fresh cooked shrimp and crab.

And save room for dessert and enjoy a fully stocked pastry bar, featuring a make-your-own-sundae station. Go ahead, it's all included.

  • Crab, shrimp and prime rib nightly
  • International entrees, salad bar, pizza oven
  • Pastry bar with make-your-own sundae station
  • All-you-can-eat

The Lodge Buffet is open 7 to 10:30am for breakfast, 11:30am to 2pm for lunch, and 4pm to 9pm for dinner. Gratuity not included.


Fine Dining

Charlie Palmer SteakPackage includes exclusive discounts at:

  • Charlie Palmer Steak - Reno’s first celebrity chef, Charlie Palmer, brings his inventive and world-famous dining experience to Grand Sierra Resort.
  • Fin Fish - Palmer extends his turf to the surf in a sleek seafood restaurant with premium raw bar and simply presented seafood specialties.
  • Briscola - Charlie Palmer has opened his modern Italian restaurant, Briscola at Grand Sierra Resort.

Casual Dining

Johnny RocketsIn addition to The Lodge buffet and fine dining options, the Grand Sierra Resort features:

  • 2nd Street Express (24 hours)
  • Café Sierra
  • Johnny Rockets
  • Port of Subs
  • Round Table Pizza
  • Starbucks Coffee


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