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Can I attend Spring Thaw if I am not a member of
Northwest Bears?
Is Spring Thaw open only to
bears?
What are the benefits of
registration?
Why does the registration fee
go up after February 28th?
If I am not registered can I
participate?
Do I have to stay in the host
hotel?
Are people willing to host out
of town guests in their homes?
What is the weather like in
Seattle in April?
Can I attend
Spring Thaw if I am not a member of Northwest Bears?
YES -
like most Northwest
Bears
events, Spring Thaw 2008 is open to non-members. Some Spring Thaw
activities require registration (not club membership) while others are
open to the public. Visit the Events Page for information on which
events require registration. If you register for the Full Weekend
Package includes it includes a 1 year membership in the Northwest Bears.
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Is Spring
Thaw open only to bears?
NO.
Spring
Thaw is open to anyone 21 years old or older who wishes to attend and
have some fun. Spring Thaw events are social gatherings designed for
bears, their friends and admirers. For the purposes of this event,
bears are generally husky hirsute gay or bisexual men.
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What are the benefits of
registration?
Registration
provides
access to the following:
Commemorative Souvenirs
Transportation to
and from Spring Thaw events and Local Bars
Saturday Puget
Sound Lunch Cruise
Saturday Night No
Host Cocktails, Banquet and Contest
Sunday Morning
Farewell Brunch
Drink Specials at
Bar Events
Discount Rate for the Play
Parties
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Why does the
registration fee go up after February
28th?
The "Early Bear" fee is
intended to encourage attendees to register early, allowing us to plan
more effectively as many arrangements need to be made well in advance.
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If
I am not registered can I participate?
YES. Some
events are open to people who are not registered. However, there are
several events that require either Full Weekend Package or A La Carte
registration. See the Events page for information on which events
require registration.
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Do I have to stay in the
host hotel?
NO. However
staying at the Host Hotel is very convenient as several events are held
there including the Saturday Night Banquet / Contest and the Sunday
Farewell Brunch. The event shuttles only serve event sites and the Host
Hotel. Additionally we have negotiated a low Spring Thaw room rate at
the hotel.
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Are people willing to host out
of town guests in their homes?
Club members are
often willing to host out of town guests, but the club does not
coordinate or facilitate these types of accommodations for legal
reasons.
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What is the weather like in
Seattle in April?
| AVERAGE HIGH | 59° F | 15° C |
| AVERAGE LOW | 43° F | 06° C |
| MEAN | 51° F | 11° C |
| AVERAGE PRECIP. | 2.75 inches | 69.8 mm |
| RECORD HIGH | 85° F (1976) | 29° C |
| RECORD LOW | 32° F (1997) | 00° |