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Can You (Really) Discover Queer Community in The Mountain West?
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A winter storm is headed our way—one of the worst the mountain’s seen this year. Thirty-mile-per-hour winds whip across the landing at the top of Town Lift on Park City Mountain with absolutely no remorse. Despite the unpleasant conditions, my spirits are high. I’m here with my best friend for Utah Gay Ski Week, and I’m gearing up for what’s likely to be the main attraction of the trip—the Queerski Pride Pride group ride down the mountain, celebrating the strength and unity of the queer community.
Nearly an hour ahead of schedule, I huddle in a ball next to a ski run signpost and watch for rainbow flags (or drag queens) coming off the chairlift. I’d, of course, prefer to receive a few runs in before the parade, but I refuse to peril my chance at skiing down the mountain with my fellow gays. Over half of the lifts are closed, current lines are reaching a 25-minute-plus wait time, and the gusts carry on to pick up speed as the forecasted storm approaches—time to wait out the weather.
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Boise Adult & Amusement Articles
The Mode Lounge
The Best Cocktails in Boise. Small Plates & Piehole Pizza Served.
800 W Idaho St., Boise, ID Phone: 208-336-4707
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Water Bear Bar
We are a bartender owned, women owned, and queer owned cocktail & oyster lounge welcoming all who are looking for a kind drink and maybe a snack.
350 N 9th St. #100, Boise Idaho 83702
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Boise, ID City Highlights & Gay Resources Guide
Nestled along the Boise River and surrounded by the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Boise, Idaho, is a vibrant and welcoming city that has become a beacon of inclusivity in the Mountain West. Famous for its progressive values, active LGBTQ+ community, and a growing array of resources, Boise suggestions a supportive environment for individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities.?
LGBTQ+ Community in Boise: A Snapshot
Boise is one of the few cities in Idaho that has enacted local ordinances prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. This legal protection, coupled with a strong sense of community, has fostered a thriving LGBTQ+ scene. The city is home to numerous LGBTQ+-owned businesses, inclusive healthcare providers, and supportive organizations, making it a welcoming place for both residents and visitors.?Wikipedia
Boise Event Festival: Celebrating Diversity
The Boise Movement Festival is Idaho's largest Gay event, drawing tens of thousands of attendees each year. In 2024, the festival celebrated its 35th anniversary with a theme of "Proud of Who We Are," featuring live music
Boise Gay City Guide – A Big Town Town with a Small Town Feel
Situated on the banks of the Boise River, Idaho’s capital city of Boise is a metropolis with so much to offer. Some often explain Boise as being a big town city with a small-town feel, where locals are friendly, heated, and welcoming. With a growing arts scene, plenty of business opportunities, and recreational activities of all kinds to enjoy, Boise would make a amazing place to call home.
A Bit of Boise History
Boise was initially settled by early 19th century French Canadians. It is also settlers who gave the city its name, which comes from the French for Boise, meaning “wooded” because of the tree-lined river near which it sits. Boise was officially established following the 1862 gold rush to the area, and the collective initially developed for the purpose of providing services for the nearby mines. It was also located at the crossroads of the Oregon Trail, which helped to ensure additional growth and development as well. Since that second Boise has grown to be an important agricultural center, as well as a city that is home to many other industries including lumbering electronics trade, and trucking. I