Hello Sliders!
Ski week continues to be really good, with cool temperatures keeping
the snow fresh, but enough sunshine you'll need sunglasses and
sunscreen. Mike Pechner, our weather guy, says fantastic weather
through the weekend, then snow inbound beginning Monday and we're
looking at a pretty good dump if all goes well.
Deals, deals, more deals. Scan down dear sliders. We've got a few
of the upcoming resort benefit days where they offer you a cheap
ticket and the proceeds go to support a good cause. Yeah, we
know...everyone benefits! Lots of fun events, including wine
tasting, fireworks and world championship boarder and skier cross
this weekend, much of it freebie...but of course, that's why it's
on SOTC!
*Our Wonderful Sponsor!
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Village every weekend throughout February. This week check out
Jeff Jones from 2-4 p.m. on February 25th. Food &
drink happy hour specials in the Village every day!
Apres-ski entertainment in the Village -- every Wednesday night at
8:30 p.m. the Auld Dubliner offers karaoke and drink specials to
"help you get your courage to sing." Get a shot of Jaeger and a
domestic beer for $7.50. Acoustic rock duo, Pete & Jenni, perform
every Thursday night at 7:30 p.m.
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*Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa & Casino
Hyatt VIP-Lift-Line Ski Package - Includes one night luxurious
accommodations, two-for-one coffee voucher, an Alpine Meadows
ski lift ticket with VIP lift line-- exclusively for Hyatt Guests.
Experience Tahoe's world-class slopes, lakefront luxury
and four-diamond resort amenities with this incredible package.
Starting at $120 per night, per person.
Hyatt is also offering special mid-week ski packages with
discounted lift tickets to Diamond Peak, Northstar-at-Tahoe and
Squaw Valley. For details and reservations, go to
http://www.sjmarketing.com/hyattjump.php?referrer=otc
888.899.7866.
*What have we got this week?
How to get the best lift ticket and lodging deals for the upcoming
weekend. We've got a limited number of $99.00 rooms valid for the
weekend at Cal Neva! We've got $179.00 ski and stay valid this
weekend and more! http://www.slidingonthecheap.com
*Mike Pechner's Weather Forecast
For the weekend, EXCELLENTE! Sunny skies, highs 30's and 40's,
lows in 20's. The snow has stayed in amazing shape due to the low
temp and the two feet of fresh dumped last week... Now for the big
change--Mike Pechner says, Monday will be stormy and windy, snow
levels about 6,000 and above. Cold air comes in Monday night,
colder through Wednesday with heavy snow in the forecast through
middle of next week. (We're talking several feet, or more above
7,000 feet!)
*We Might Be Cheap, But We're Generous!
We're giving away (free) 8 Northstar/ Sierra lift tickets this week
to our loyal readers Why? Because we can! Make sure to check and
see if your address is listed below.
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Stop! Don't make another purchase until you've checked out our
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*Everyone Benefits With Cheap Tickets!
Sugar Bowl Fund raiser for Donner Trail Elementary School
Friday, February 24th only! Purchase your $25 ticket at Wild
Cherries, Truckee, Granite Chief, Head North Ski shop, Porters and
Donner Summit Lodge and Sierra Nordic.
Sunday, Mar. 19, Sugar Bowl Ski for Schools Day Special, pre-purchased
lift tickets are only $20 and on-sale at all Porter's locations
(Truckee, Tahoe City, Incline). Limited quantity available.
Sunday, April 9, Alpine Meadows Community Benefit Day A special,
reduced lift ticket will be available at Alpine this day. A portion
of the proceeds goes to Excellence in Education. Call Alpine,
530-583-4232 for details. (Mark your calendar--we'll have more
info in March.)
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Tahoe's world-class resorts. Yeah. Sure. We got cheap tickets,
hotel, lodging, food... but we've also got the best up-to-date
scoop on Tahoe happenings--anywhere on the planet. To sign-up (or
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away FREE lift passes, (and swag) to SOTC readers selected at random
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*Hot, Hot, Hot!
*Granlibakken $99.00 Ski and Stay!
Package includes room, breakfast and ticket to resorts including
Northstar, Squaw, Alpine and Sugar Bowl
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*Wine Tasting at Sierra-at-Tahoe! (Madrona!)
Freebie! February 28th. At the Grandview Bar and Grill and West
Bowl Bar and Grill and also Sierra's Pub. At the Pub, matching
food with wine! Sliders who purchase a glass of wine receive a
coupon valid to go to the vineyard and get complimentary special
wine tasting experience! http://www.sierraattahoe.com
*Diamond Peak Last Tracks!
>From Snowflake lodge, sliders will enjoy the beautiful views of
Lake Tahoe while tasting fine wines and tasty appetizers. Afterwards,
guests will enjoy skiing and snowboarding down a freshly groomed
corduroy run to the bottom. Last Tracks will take place every
Saturday through March 25th. Tickets can be purchased at the guest
service window at Diamond Peak. The cost is $25 and space is
limited. Participants must ski or snowboard down from the event
and must be at least at the intermediate level.
http://www.diamondpeak.com/ (775) 832-1132
*Kirkwood
Kirkwood women-only all mountain ski camp this weekend. Saturday
and Sunday. This ski camp is a fantastic way for women to bond,
and tackle some of the most challenging slopes around. For
information/pricing: http://www.kirkwood.com/ or call 209 258-7360.
*Northstar's Village Coming to Life!
There are tons of new food and beverage offerings, shops, bungee,
ice rink, fire pits and smores! More info on the Village
http://www.northstarattahoe.com/
*Squaw Valley
Kids 12 and under slide for just $5.00 at Squaw. If you're hauling
an entire semi full of rug-rats, Squaw Valley, in all its Olympic
glory, can be a sweet deal!
*Cal Neva Rooms
SOTC has a deal on Cal Neva you can't beat! Get a room, Mon-Thu
for $89.00 (Fri-Sun $99)! http://www.slidingonthecheap.com
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Let's go Sliding on the Cheap!
*Bear Valley
Winter Lift Sports Shop at Bear is blowing out winter gear at 40%
off. If you're headed up this weekend, make sure to check out the
sale while the good stuff is still in stock.
The Ski Bus is Back! If you don't have 4-wheel drive, take the ski
bus from Angels Camp, or San Andreas. It's just $10 round trip,
you don't have to drive in the snow.
http://www.calaverastransit.com/skibus Weekends only!
Ultimate one-stop-shopping at Bear Valley for kids. Go to the
Children's center, you can purchase lift tickets for everyone,
lessons, rental the works. No more waiting in five different lines.
Midweek madness! Starting at $35.00 (you got me right...) Includes
lodging and ticket! Go to bearvalley.com for all the details.
Purchase a discounted Bear Valley lift ticket from participating
Bay Area ski shops. Go to http://www.bearvalley.com for listings.
5-Paks are valid daily! Get 5 unrestricted adult lift tickets for
just $199.00. You can use these during the holidays. Online only
at http://www.bearvalley.com/
Group lesson 5-Pak. 5 lessons for just $154.00. You'll need to
have equipment and purchase lift pass. 3-Pak Save $68.00! You're
getting three lesson packages for the price of two. Includes:
lessons, beginner lifts, rentals.
For up to date weather forecasts, mountain cam and unbelievable
lodging specials visit http://www.bearvalley.com or contact the
main office at 209.753.2301
*Diamond Peak
Open top to bottom, 100%. Excellent skiing/riding at Diamond Peak
especially for those families up for ski week.
Purchase the Costco 2-Pack $63.99 for two tickets.
Family and Friends! 2 to 5 people of similar ability, get a combined
lesson starting at just $90.00 total. That's as little as $18.00
per person for a holiday lesson.
Interchangeable Parent's Pass! $46.00--two parents can share one
ticket!
Multi-day tickets! Get a discount over the holiday by purchasing
a multi-day ticket. Great value and savings. Check
http://www.diamondpeak.com/ for details.
Great for Kids and Parents! Child Ski Center, All-Day Value Package
Children, ages: 4-7 10am-4pm. Drop off the kids and enjoy the
slopes! Includes: All-day group lesson, lunch, pre and post child
accommodation.
Purchase a Mini Pass, valid for 2,3,5 or 7 days. You can ski/ride
for as low as $30.14 a day using the Mini Pass. The Mini Pass is
valid daily, including holidays and is transferable.
*Heavenly - Sliding With The Mokawk!
Spend a week (March 19 -24) swapping cornice and mogul tales with
Heavenly's Ski.E.O. Glen Plake! You may not know the name, but
if you've ever seen a Warren Miller movie, the insane skier with
the wicked Mohawk, well, that's Plake. Bring your best game, a
smile, sense of humor and a change of underwear wouldn't be a bad
idea. It's likely you're gonna see vertical unknown to mortal
man...or woman.
Price: $1634 per person
Includes: 5 nights lodging, 5 days of skiing or riding,
coaching, on-mountain lunch everyday, dinner on March 22nd at Echo,
and of course, Glen Plake!
Valid: 3/19/06 - 3/24/06
Call 800-Heavenly
12 sliders only!
$59 tickets for Heavenly available at Albertsons!
http://www.skiheavenly.com/tickets_rentals/albertsons/lift_tickets.html
Save $14 off of the walk-up price next week of $70.
http://www.skiheavenly.com
Heavenly is now home of the West Coast's biggest Superpipe! Located
off of Canyon Express, the High Roller Superpipe is cut by one of
only two 22-foot Zaugg Pipe Monsters in North America.
Walls higher than X-Games and Olympic-sized halfpipes! If you're
not quite ready to hit the Superpipe's mega 22+ foot walls, an
8-foot minipipe will be coming soon.
Superpipe Specifications
High Roller Superpipe:
Length: 400'
Transition: 20'
Wall Height: 22-24'
Olympic/regulation size:
Length: 450'
Transition: 20'
Wall Height: 18'
*Homewood
Get a pair of vouchers for $49.99 at your participating Costco
warehouse. They are valid any day w/ NO blackout dates. This means
that these $25 lift tix can be used on weekends/holidays.
Next Senior Moment Monday! March 6th. $25 gets seniors Lunch,
Lift ticket and Lesson! $15.00 if you're a passholder.
Next Women's Edventures - March 9th and 10th, 11th and 12th. Two-day
clinic for women. Includes food, instruction, video and fun.
www.skihomewood.com for details.
Homewood ticket prices for the holiday, still a bargain! $48.00
Saturday, Sunday and Monday. February 21st-26th $45.00. (ski week)
Homewood offers great family value. Value-priced lessons for kids
and adults and old-fashioned family feel. Easy parking, and more.
Friday-Sunday: $45.00. Kids 10 and under ski free with purchase
of adult ticket. Buy consecutive day tickets, save $5.00 daily.
530-525-2992 http://www.skihomewood.com
*Kirkwood
All-mountain one-say snowboard camp this Saturday, February 25th.
Designed to help riders of all levels, snowboard camp helps the
riders achieve the skills and confidence to tackle any peak at
Kirkwood. Information: http://www.kirkwood.com/ or call 209-258-7360.
Kirkwood Powder Cats! Open to skiers and riders, strong intermediate
and up. Four runs per expedition (approximately 2.5 hours). Cost
for Martin Point/Two Sentinels cat skiing is $150/person; 8 person
minimum/11 person maximum. Operation is weather and conditions
dependent. Cost for Martin Point is $150/person; 8 person minimum/11
person maximum. Cost for Red Cliffs is $100/person; 8 person
minimum/11 person maximum. Groups of eight or more can reserve any
day, seven days a week. Tours fill up quickly, so guests are
encouraged to book far in advance.
Availability is extremely limited; reservations are highly recommended.
For more details or information please call the Expedition HQ at
209.258.7360 or email at expedition@kirkwood.com
For the holiday week, sign up for Junior Expedition. (all-mountain
day camp for kids) Special pricing and discounts throughout the
holiday week. For more information: 209 258-7360.
If you try it and love it--you can purchase an Adventure Pass for
$229.00. This gives you a season pass, unlimited lessons and
rentals!
COSTCO 2-PAKS: $94.99 Adult & $79.99 Junior. Save over 20% on adult
and 18% on Jr. tickets when purchasing 2-Paks at participating
Costco stores. Adult vouchers can be exchanged for a Learn To Ski
package ages 13+. Costco 2-Paks are available in 22 locations
throughout Northern California and Nevada.
Did you know that Kirkwood has some of the best Cross Country skiing
on the planet! Yes indeed! 80 kilometers of groomed track with
skating lanes and snowshoe trails. It's a bargain at just $18.00
a day. 1 877 KIRKWOOD. 1 800 967-7500. http://www.kirkwood.com
*Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe
Nevada High-School State Final this weekend at Rose. Tahoe's regular
deals are back in effect!
All daily specials are valid including:
2 fer Tuesdays (Buy 1 Get 1 Free)
Student Wednesdays, all student ID's slide for $21.00.
Ladies Thursdays - all ladies ski/ride for just $19.00.
Want a great Mt. Rose weekend special?
Purchase the weekend extender:
Three consecutive days, including Saturday and Sunday: $99.00.
Runs and Roses! 2 adults, 2 children for just $108.00.
Mt. Rose and Reno offers ski and stay from as low as $59.00. A
great way to enjoy a holiday ski vacation at affordable rates. We
highly recommend Reno and Rose for holidays when everything else
is booked out, or priced through the roof. http://www.renolaketahoe.com
http://www.skirose.com
*Sierra-at-Tahoe
Locals recommend the Happy Hippy for great food at Sierra. Yogurts,
salads, wraps and more--great prices.
*Wine Tasting at Sierra-at-Tahoe! (Madrona!)
Freebie! February 28th. At the Grandview Bar and Grill and West
Bowl Bar and Grill and also Sierra's Pub. At the Pub, matching
food with wine! Sliders who purchase a glass of wine receive a
coupon valid to go to the vineyard and get complimentary special
wine tasting experience.
New Safeway Program! Direct to lift cards now available at
participating Northern California Safeway Stores! The cards cost
$49.00, you save $10.00 off the daily rate and you can skip the
lift ticket line! Valid daily, including holidays! Visit
http://www.sierrraattahoe.com/ for list of participating stores.
Sacramento Shuttle to Sierra-at-Tahoe! Saturday, February 25h,
will pick up sliders at the Surf and Skate store in Sacramento.
The address is 12417 Fair Oaks blvd, in Fair Oak. The price includes
bus ride up and back to Sierra, all-day adult lift ticket. $69.00
for adults, $59.00 for young adults. Bus rolls at 8:30 am and will
leave Sierra at 4:30 pm. *Caution! Call and confirm all details
before showing up at the store. (916) 721-5000
Unlimited Rental Pass! Valid at Sierra daily, the cost is just
$109.00. This gives you the opportunity to rent unlimited skis,
boots, poles, boards for the entire season. If you're a beginner,
no need to purchase gear until the end of the season 50% off sales.
3-Paks are back! You get three lift tickets to Sierra valid any
day and you don't have to use them consecutive days. $117.00 which
means you're sliding for just $39.00 a day. Limited quantity
available so purchase them now. Must be used by the same person.
*Northstar-at-Tahoe
Winemaker's dinner, paired with The Francis Coppola Winery. At the
Timbercreek Restaurant and Bar, March 9th. $70 per person + tax,
etc.
March 3rd-5th Vans Tahoe Cup. Second annual, Friday-Sunday. Friday:
Rail Jam. Saturday: Bar Competition, Sunday: Superpipe.
Confirmed Riders include: Danny Kass, Shawn White, Gretchen Bleiler
and more!
Mardi Gras this Sunday at Northstar. Live music in the Village.
It's freebie! Music, beads, food and family friendly activities.
Safeway promotion at Northstar! Purchase a two-out-of-three-day,
ticket for $104.00. That saves you $22.00! See participating
stores at http://www.northstarattahoe.com/
Take a shuttle from the Southshore! Take a bus to Northstar and
ride back across Lake Tahoe on the Tahoe Queen! The world's only
water taxi ski shuttle! Wednesdays and Fridays, through April 7th.
$104.00 includes lift ticket, bus ride, boat ride apres ski party,
snacks and more! 1 800 23-TAHOE
The quad ticket program is back! Quad Pak allows you to ski or
ride for less than $50.00 per day. Includes 4 lift tickets valid
daily, including holidays through the end of the season. You DON'T
need d to use them on consecutive dates! Adult Quad Packs: $199.00,
young adult/senior $169.00, Kids and Super Seniors, $49.00. Must
be used by the same person.
Ice skating rink is open and FREEBIE! Skate rental available for
$5.00.
*Soda Springs
First Ski/Ride resort you hit on I-80. If you're a beginner or
have kids...excellent choice! Open: Lions, Head, Little Dipper
Tube Tow, Planet Kids Learn to Ski/Ride Package $55.00. Includes:
Lesson, Lift & Equipment. Carousel, Planet Kids Magic Carpet and
mini Snowmobile lift. Lift ticket price at Soda Springs: Adults:
$25.00, 8-17: $16.00. 7 and under $10.00. $15.00 tubing Planet
Kids: Designed for Children 10 and under. Includes: Magic Carpet,
Tubing, sledding and miniature snowmobiles! 10 laps on the miniature
snowmobiles for $7.00. (Electric snowmobiles, your kids will go
wild.) http://www.skisodasprings.com
*Sugar Bowl
Join Babes in the Backcountry at Sugar Bowl February 24-26. Superstar
Telemark Skier Leslie Ross shares her "Moving From Center" approach
to help women advance to the next level and gain more confidence
in their freeheel and backcountry skills. This is a great opportunity
to ski with a legend in a comfortable, supportive environment. Call
530-426-6724 or log on to http://www.babesinthebackcountry.com/ for
more information.
Learn to ski or ride this weekend! $50 for first-timers! Great
value. Includes Lessons, Beginner Lift and Gear. Bonus! Get to
hangout in the new Mt. Judah Day Lodge, one of the best in Tahoe.
Include your gas price up and back from the mountains, Sugar Bowl
is a great value.
Get $10.00 off a children's ticket by getting a register receipt
at any participating McDonalds. See http://www.sugarbowl.com for
details.
*Squaw Valley USA
Jeep King of the Mountain this weekend at Squaw! World Championships
of skier and boarder cross. Saturday, Sunday are the finals. On
Motts off of Siberia Saturday Night, Fireworks at 7 o'clock at Squaw.
Rail Jam - expedition on top of Jeep, on the Expedition run.
Learn-2-Ski/Ride at Squaw. Great price on beginner lift ticket--measly
$32.00. Must ski/ride in beginner area. $65--lesson, rentals and
lift ticket!
Make sure and purchase the Frequent Skier Card. Buy four days,
your fifth day is free. Also, kids 12 and under slide for just
$5.00. http://www.squaw.com/. Valid over the holiday!
College Students Slide Squaw for just $43! Every Tues, Wed &
Thursday all season except Christmas/New Year holidays To take
advantage of this great offer, simply register and print the online
coupon. Come to Squaw Valley USA, go to the Cable Car ticket window,
and present the coupon. There are some restrictions, need ID, etc.
http://squaw.com/winter/collegedays.html for details!
Squaw Valley USA invites all sailors, soldiers, marines, airmen,
and Coast Guard personnel on active duty to come enjoy skiing or
snowboarding for FREE every day through the 2005-2006 winter season.
That's right, 7 days a week, all season long. Check the website
at http://www.squaw.com/ for details.
Bring a friend who takes a first time beginner package, you save
$20.00 off your lift ticket, same day!
Another great way to get a discount at Squaw Valley is to purchase
a multi-day ticket. Save up to $170. More info, http://www.squaw.com/
*Alpine Meadows
March is coming! That means bands begin playing on the deck at
Alpine on Saturdays.
Sundays in the Park at Alpine! Weekly, freebie going on this
weekend. Open to skiers and riders. Cash prizes and swag for
participants. Info: 530 581-8272
Alpine Meadows at $41.00, truly one of the best values in Lake Tahoe
for a world-class alpine-style mountain. Alpine Meadows is truly
a great deal, one of the industry's best values says, Ski Magazine.
Get to and from Alpine Meadows via a free shuttle from many locations
around the Lake. http://www.skialpine.com
*Boreal
Stop at Boreal and get in some night skiing or riding on the way
up to Tahoe. Just $22.00. 3:30PM. Every Friday night. Friday
Night Expression Sessions! Win a wide ranging variety of SWAG.
The biggest superpipe you're gonna find for $38.00 a day! The super
pipe has 18.5 foot walls, 15 degree grade, top to bottom 450 feet
long. Everyone, riders and skiers alike invited to enjoy the super
pipe.
Boreal is now covered in (95) terrain features. 9am-9pm. Lift
ticket price of $38.00!
Open for night skiing/riding from 3:30pm-9:00pm seven days a week.
$22.00 for night skiing! As featured in the December 27th issue
of the Wall Street Journal,
Boreal's FREE iRide Card offers guests of all ages the opportunity
to ride for any two days this season with your third day lift ticket
for free. To get the FREE iRide Card: rideboreal.com or pick one
up at any Boreal lift ticket window. No need to ski/ride consecutive
days.
Until next week, sliders!
Kevin Tinto + Crew
Editor-in-Chief
Slidingonthecheap.com
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