Thunder in the Mountains July 12 – 14, 2013

This year’s event will be hosted by the Crown Plaza Hotel DIA on the dates of Friday, July 12 through Sunday, July 14, 2013. Membership fees will be $105 until May 1, 2013 and $140 after May 1, 2013

Hotel Information

Please be aware that the hotel will sell out, and if you want to make sure you get a room, you should contact the hotel as soon as possible and make a reservation. (Click HOTEL on the side bar for specific details). Credit cards will be charged one night charge on June 1, 2013, for validation of your card to ensure its not expired and that it is still valid. The remaining nights will be charged on check out. If your card is not valid or declined on that day, you may lose your reservation. The hotel will contact you first if the charge does not go through before canceling a reservation.

You should also be aware, however, that if you do reserve a room and you decide you don’t want it, you MUST cancel your reservation before June 21, 2013, or you will be charged for one room night even if you do not attend. This policy is to prevent people who are not sure they really want to attend Thunder from reserving rooms and not canceling them until the last minute, thereby preventing others from getting rooms in the host hotel. So, reserve your rooms early, but if you don’t think you can attend, be sure and cancel them before June, 21, 2013, to prevent an unwanted charge to your card.

Once again, we would encourage you to make plans early so you won’t be disappointed. We are expecting a big crowd again this year, and our presenters are always the best in the nation. Membership in Thunder in the Mountains includes entry into the event, entry into all yearly organizational planning and meetings, and invitations to any other social events which may be sponsored during the year. Once you purchase a membership in your name, it cannot be transferred to another person. Anyone wishing to register for Thunder or to volunteer, or to make a reservation at the Crowne Plaza DIA, or to apply as a vendor, or to enter the contest show should click on the corresponding heading on the side bar. I’d like to add that in our huge play space, we will still maintain our men’s, women’s, and pan areas like we did in prior years. If anyone has any questions about the website or the event, you can email me at Mrlthrco@aol.com. We look forward to seeing you again.l

Crowne Plaza DIA
15500 East 40th Ave.
Denver, CO. 80239
Phone: 303-371-9494

People attending their first Leather event… and especially people who are also new to the Leather/BDSM scene… have a lot of questions about what will happen, what they will see, how they should behave, and what in general
they should expect.

I’ve been to a number of Leather events around the country, and while each one has its own flavor, here, no particular order, are some things that you may expect to experience at Thunder in the Mountains 2011!

1) Lots of friendly perverts from around the country and around the world. Leather events such as Thunder offer a great way to meet people, to visit and learn, and to obtain many new ideas.

2) Seminars given by great presenters on a variety of topics. It seems that all the best seminars are usually scheduled at the same time. So attendees should be prepared for “seminar selection stress” … LOL!

3) A great vendor area with lot of toys and affordable shopping! Bring credit cards and money! If you see something you like and are unable to purchase it immediately, be sure to ask the vendor how many they have in stock. If you decide to come back later to get it, it may not be there.

4) Membership-only play parties. The energy level at events is usually pretty high, and you get to see how different people play. (Maybe even with you!) People tend to “dress up” for the parties, and although a dress code is not enforced, it is recommended that everyone attempt to maintain a Leather/BSDM “style”. Dark clothes, leather clothes, and black shoes or boots are usually safe.
If you show up in a Hawaiian shirt, shorts and white tennis shoes or sandals, people will probably think you don’t have much of a clue about the lifestyle.

5) Not much sleep. Up early for breakfast before the seminars and back to bed late after the parties. Bring vitamins!

6) Tired feet and sore backs. Dress comfortably during the day as you will be sitting in seminars and cruising the vendor area. (The chairs in the seminar rooms aren’t always extremely comfortable.) You will also be walking a lot and maybe standing . Bring some foot lotion. Even if you don’t have a slave to massage your feet, it will make them feel better. Most hotels have hot tubs, workout rooms, massage services or spas. Use them!

7) Be prepared for an incredible high during the event, and culture shock when you get back to the “real world” after the event.

8) Come with a *very* open mind. You will see lots of different kinds of people, hear lots of different viewpoints and opinions, see lots of different kinds of relationships and different kinds of play. People tend to”pull out the stops” at these events, and some of the action can be very unusual. It’s all good, and it’s all a learning experience. (Even just thinking about *why* you reacted in a certain way to something can be a valuable learning process.)

9) Be respectful, courteous, and tolerant of others. If you’re new to the lifestyle, watch a lot and try to pick up the dynamics of relationships or protocols. If you don’t know how to address someone, and you make a mistake, or find yourself in an uncomfortable situation, please tell the other person that you’re new to the scene and you’re not quite sure what’s going on. They will very likely understand and explain things to you. We were all new at one time, and we remember what it was like.

10) READ THE RULES for the event and the play parties! Don’t just browse them quickly and sign them at the registration desk. The rules are important, and the Thunder in the Mountains staff enforces them very strictly for the protection of the event, the attendees, and the hotel. Look for the rules on the event website, study them, read them again at registration, and make sure you understand them. At Leather events, as in the legal system, ignorance of the law is no defense!

11) Expect to be amazed, surprised, delighted, shocked, startled, amused, and expect to experience a whole range of intense emotions. Sensory overload and unexpected emotional reactions are a common side effect of Leather events. If it gets to be a bit too much, find a quiet corner to sit in and just watch for a while, or find someone to talk to about how you’re feeling. You can also go back to your room to relax for a bit or watch mindless drivel on TV for a while. Then go back to the event!

Please consider this YOUR golden invitation to join me.

subMissAnn

North American Pony / Trainer Contest

August 2 – 4, 2013

The North American Pony/Trainer Contest is a celebration of a pony and trainer or a single pony, or a single Trainer and their enthusiasm and knowledge in the vast world of pony play. The winner(s) of this contest will go forth to share their knowledge and love of pony play through teaching and mentoring those within the leather and fetish communities.

Event Schedule
Friday August 2, 2013

$20 for Admission Friday Only ticket online.

8 PM
Meet and Greet for Contestant’s and Judges with beverages and appetizers

9:00 PM
Event is Open to the public.
Auction baskets will be on display for viewing. The Auction is held Saturday, November 3rd at 5 PM.

MAIN ROOM:
9PM Corral Open for Pony Play

9:30 PM The Queen’s Cup Event

10 PM Introduction of Judges and Contestant’s and the Drawing of presentation topics for each contestant. The Presentations begin Saturday, November 3rd at 1 PM.

11PM Barrel Racing

There will be a sign up sheet for participants. This is not a judged nor competitive event. It is the opportunity to experience this type of Pony Play.

11:30 PM Stake Racing

There will be a sign up sheet for participants. This is not a judged nor competitive event. It is the opportunity to experience this type of Pony Play.

Midnight Pole Bending

There will be a sign up sheet for participants. This is not a judged nor competitive event. It is the opportunity to experience this type of Pony Play.

Side Rooms are open for BDSM Play

Close 2 Am.

Saturday, November 3, 2013

$20 for Admission Saturday Day Only ticket online.

MAIN ROOM:
9 am – Noon Pony Play Space open for practice. There will be a sign up sheet for reservation of time in corral.

1 PM 20 minutes Presentations in Main Room by Contestant’s of topics given out Friday night, followed by Open Public Q & A

4 PM Pony Cart Obstacle Course

There will be a sign up sheet for participants. This is not a judged nor competitive event. It is the opportunity to experience this type of Pony Play.

5 PM Hunter/Jumper Course

There will be a sign up sheet for participants. This is not a judged nor competitive event. It is the opportunity to experience this type of Pony Play.

TBA SIDE ROOM:
10 am – Noon
Private interviews

TBA SIDE ROOM:
Classes with Mystic Storm, subMissAnn

6 PM – close of Saturday Day.

Saturday, November 3, 2013

$20 for Admission Saturday NIGHT Only ticket online.

9 PM The doors open

10 PM The Pony Show
5 minute performances in any style by Contestants only

11:30 PM Auction of Baskets

Midnight Announce Winner(s)

Side Rooms are open for BDSM Play

Close at 2 am

Sunday, November 4, 2013

Tea and Brunch for Judges, Contestants, Staff Sunday at 11 am.

Tickets for the Tea will be available to the public online pre-sale only.

Volunteer for Event Tea Admission (minimum 6 hours service) $50.00

Tea Service Admission Early Reservation (before June 15, 2013) $80.00

Tea Service Admission (June 15 – July 15, 2013) $100.00

THE THIRD LOS ANGELES PONY AND CRITTER JAMBOREE
AUGUST 17 – 18 2013
PONY AND CRITTER SHOW, DRESSAGE, AGILITY, RODEO AND PRESENTATION.
COMPETITORS, GUESTS, SPECTATORS WELCOME,
COME AND SUPPORT THE HUMAN PONY AND CRITTER COMMUNITY

All proceeds from this event will be donated to AHEAD with Horses a charity dedicated to helping disadvantaged, disabled and special needs children through therapy, education and recreation with horses and related experiences. There will also be collections for those wish to donate directly to the charity.

DAY ONE:

The Presentation Event

Agility Obstacle Course (PUPPIES AND CRITTERS only)

Balance Event (PUPPIES AND CRITTERS only)

Dressage (Ponies only)

Blindfolded Obstacle Course (Ponies Only)

DAY TWO:

Puppy/Critter Freestyle Event to Music

Freestyle Dressage to Music (Ponies only)

Blindfolded Cart Obstacle Race (Ponies)

Sled/Cart Obstacle Race (Puppies and Critter)

Hunter/Jumper (Ponies)

Hurdles (Puppies and Critters)

ENTRANCE FEES:

$40 Application FEE (includes Dressage Book and example diagrams for event) TBA when available.

$ 40 Entry fee for Ponies and Critters doing up to 5 events due by July 15, 2013.

$ 10 Entry fee for each event due by July 15, 2013.

Audience entry to the event $ 20.00 online and $30.00 at the door.

Volunteer jobs available for free entry.

Please click on each link below for more information about judging and event description.

JUDGES:

TBA

Event Coordinator:

TBA

Tally Master

TBA

VENDORS:

TBA

Location:

Bordello of Decadence
7831 Arroyo Dr., Rosemead, CA, 91770

ENTRY RULES

The 2013 Jamboree is open to Ponies, Puppies, Critters and their Trainers/Handlers to participate in. All participants must fill out an application and submit their completed registration by July 15, 2013.

Entries for competing in dressage must be received no less than 25 days before the event to allow for review of the entry form application. This includes participants wanting to enter only the Dressage Event. A board of members from the LA Pony and Critter Club will review each application and determine if the Pony and Trainer team is entering the correct category. If you have entered a Dressage Contest and won First Place, you must enter in the next highest category, unless you won in the Open Level, in which case you enter in the Open Level again.

Please see LA Pony and Critter Club 2013 Jamboree for more details.

Dulca-Scenes, Inc. will be hosting

Sept. 20 -22, 2013

The 8th Annual Pony Play Weekend allows any and all interested in any aspect of pony play, whether new or experienced, to enjoy. The cost is $50.00 inclusive of registration, accommodations (limited, available on a first come, first serve basis) and meals.

In 2013 the world’s largest leather event, the Folsom Street Fair^®, will take place on Sunday, September 29, 2013 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. We are sure to see the fairgrounds filled with people in their most outrageous leather/rubber/fetish attire enjoying the world’s largest and best loved Leather fair.

The Folsom Street Fair is a true San Francisco original. With over 400,000 people in attendance covering 13 city blocks, the Fair is the largest leather/fetish event in the world and the third largest, single-day outdoor event in California. Folsom Street Events is thrilled to celebrate the 28th Folsom Street Fair with style and a week’s worth of truly outstanding events and programs over the course of San Francisco Leather Week.

The 29th Folsom Street Fair will offer 250+ exciting and sexy exhibitors and vendors, hot food and cold drinks, and tons of artistic and cultural entertainment. The event hosts two live stages with 16 live alternative acts, a huge dance areas with internationally renowned DJs, a dedicated area for women (“Venus’ Playground“) and a newly inaugurated Artists’ Area.

Don’t forget to book your hotel now! Check out our Travel Deals section for special rates on airfares and rooms at our host hotels.

This year, as always, it will be located in San Francisco’s South of Market district on Folsom Street between 7th and 12th Streets. [See Map] Donations at the gates and proceeds from beverage purchases will benefit local charities.

Next year, 2014, the Folsom Street Fair^® will take place on Sunday, September 21, 2014. Remember the Folsom Street Fair^® is always scheduled for the last Sunday in September (2012 excepted).

The Los Angeles Pony and Critter Club will be on 10th Street – Look for their tent!

November 29 – December 1, 2013

Early registration OPENS May 20, 2013

The largest east coast storm ever -

And Brimstone III was still one hell of a party!

There’s a reason Brimstone is the NorthEast’s premier kink convention, it’s because nothing stops us. Just a week before Brimstone III the town of Asbury Park was a wreck and nobody knew if we could even hold an event – but the town did a fantastic job getting the place together and we couldn’t let them down, we know how they depend on the tourist business.

Sure, a few things weren’t working quite right, but we worked around them and had a fantastic event – complete with Pony cart races on the Boardwalk (what was left of it).

As usual, we had fantastic presenters and parties, and the vending area was hopping (we’re making it bigger this year)
And of course We had craziness galore with the Brimstone tradition of making up events and parties on the spot and going with them! Nobody knows what’s going to happen next and we all love it that way! Don’t like what’s happening where you are? Go down the hall and something completely different is going on – single tail play here, BondageThe restriction of a person’s bodily movements for erotic reasons using fastenings of various types or textures. Also used in S/m practices though with a heavier pretense. Examples; Rope, cuffs, chainsA strong metal type of bondage material used in bondage scenes. Chains are less flexible and potentially more dangerous than other types of bondage material. Note: Always make sure you observe metal bondage rules and choose a chain and equipment that will withstand heavier strain., and other restraining apparatus. lounge over there, fire play there, ponies over there, kinky karaoke and egg cream sodas in the Devil’s Lair!

New for 2013 we are going to have Saint Peter’s gate – a swinger’s lounge with fantastic ocean views and NO BDSM for our attendees who like their fun without all the screaming – of course we’ll still have one of the largest BDSM dungeons in the Northeast plus the bondageThe restriction of a person’s bodily movements for erotic reasons using fastenings of various types or textures. Also used in S/m practices though with a heavier pretense. Examples; Rope, cuffs, chainsA strong metal type of bondage material used in bondage scenes. Chains are less flexible and potentially more dangerous than other types of bondage material. Note: Always make sure you observe metal bondage rules and choose a chain and equipment that will withstand heavier strain., and other restraining apparatus. lounge, the whip lounge, the pony stables and the ever popular Devil’s Lair with a constantly changing array of treats for the mouth, eyes and ears.

Everyone loves the Berkeley with it’s fabulous rooms, crystal chandeliers and marble floors – and so much room that we could have six things going on at once with nothing stepping on anything else. Unlike most hotels it has more than 30,000 SF of ballroom and meeting space. That’s FOUR TIMES the space most hotels have, so we don’t have to tear down the playspace to do a class and vending isn’t so tight you can’t turn around. Also,

All the local restaurants are back in business, too, many with new facilities (thanks to hurricane Sandy) the onsite restaurants and bar are still first class but if you want something different (or cheaper) there are lots of restaurants in the area, From fast-food to four star dining within walking distance. There is train and bus access, plus free parking in the hotel lot and free (?) on street parking as well (Up to the town, but they always have suspended the meters for us)

Compared to a Big Hotel event – we have the whole place, so no worrying about pre-teens in the elevators and lobby, and no cramped vending areas. Free parking in the hotel lot, on-street parking at minimal cost.

Compared to a small hotel event – no need to tear down the playspace to make room for classes, do what you want when you want. It’s all available, all the time. And the view out your window isn’t an industrial park or an interstate highway.

Unlike a camp event – you get a real TV and your own bathroom, and the mattress isn’t covered in vinyl. Plus, actual heat and A/C.

Unlike a convention center event – your room is a private elevator away – Push the button and you’re in your own private room to take a break or for some “private fun”. No need to drive or wait for a shuttle. Plus, the floors are carpeted and the restrooms are clean and classy.

As usual, the event will be non-profit (NJ Registered 501(c)4 educational) and will be open to all ALT communities – Het, Gay, queer, pony, ageplay, M/s. D/s, SM, BD, Cosplay and more.

And this year luckily we are keeping the ticket prices the same as last year (rooms are going up a bit, same everywhere) – we know how tough things have been lately so we’re all working to keep the costs down so that more people can make it, we’d rather have a ton of great people than a bit more money any day

Dan Andersen, Director

March 29 – April 2 Leather and Leis

FEEL THE PULL !

Come spend your vacation in Hawaii!!!!
Leather and Leis is an incredible unique experience that will offer you
every thing your dream Hawaiian vacation should offer…

The 20 acre event site with lodging accommodations for only 120 onsite guest is designed for intimacy learning, laughing and loving. The accommodations are built with the natural element in mind. There is no need for air conditioning or heaters and you will not find televisions. Three delicious resort style meals daily along with all the amenities of the Retreat

* Massage Rooms
* Watsu Pool
* Gorgeous 25 meter clothing optional pool
* 2 hot tubs
* A Sauna
* Giant Dungeon
* Out Door Play space
* The clothing optional black sand beach near the event site.

A 24 hour Dungeon!

The 24 hour dungeon has 5000 square feet of play space on a suspended wood floor where anything and everything can and will be happening. The space is equipped with a professional sound system equipped with I pod docks and a custom lighting system. There is 1600 square feet of lounge area with comfortable couches to sit back and watch the action. Large restrooms, showers and filtered water fountains.

And the Clothing optional Pool hot tub and sauna!

Relax and soak up the Hawaiian sun by the clothing optional 25 meter low chlorine pool. Soak your aches and pains away in one of the two hot tubs. Let the beads of sweat glisten off your body in the cedar sauna. Book a massage or body work session in the heat watsu pool.

Cell phone and internet reception is available at the front desk. Be prepared to leave your cell phone in your room for most of the weekend. Warm Sandy Beaches

And then we hope to blow you away
with the best part of all…

Lodging including meals for 5 days 4 nights….Lodging packages start at $590.00
Day Pass starting at $75.00.

PRESENTER

SubMissAnn has been a member of the BDSM community for 24 years. She became interested in Pony Play in 2006. This interest in exploring Pony Play lead her to PonyMistress Rebecca Wilcox with whom she began training as a human Pony. PonyMistress Rebecca gave her Pony the name “Beauty”. PonyMistress Rebecca Wilcox and subMissAnn share the North American Pony/Trainer 2009 Leather title. SubMissAnn formed the Los Angeles Pony and Critter Club in December of 2009. Currently on the LA Pony and Critter Club schedule are Play Dates, Pride Parades, a Spring and Fall Southern California Fox Hunt, Derby Day, the Pony and Critter Jamboree, and Western Day. SubMissAnn is a published contributor to Equus Eroticus Magazine. She is the author of “Pony Play with subMissAnn” available on Amazon.com. She has been a presenter at LADs, Club X, Lair de Sade, Threshold, DomConLA, Thunder in the Mountains, Great Lakes Leather Alliance, Leather and Leis, Beyond Leather, The Farm, Black Rose, Mr and Ms International Olympus Leather and Brimstone. SubMissAnn has participated in the Folsom Street Fair since 2007.