Hello Sliders!
With February upon us and some of the best skiing and riding of the
season so far coming up this weekend, we're anything but short on
new deals and special offers for the drooling masses of mind-numbed
SOTC fanatics. Northstar and Sierra have a new ticket discount
with Safeway, Sugar Bowl has a $25 coupon valid for next Wednesday,
Homewood and Heavenly have value-priced women's clinics designed
to teach our female sliders how to leave their male partners and
friends in a cloud of icy dust...and more, of course.
*We Might Be Cheap, But We're Generous!
We're giving away (free) 12 Northstar/ Sierra lift tickets this
week to our loyal readers Why? Because we can! Make sure to check
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*Mike Pechner's Weather Forecast
Snow (higher elevations continuing through Thursday morning.
The weekend forecast calls for snow, Friday night and Saturday.
Mike says those headed up in the afternoon and early evening (Friday)
should find driving conditions to be no problem. Sunday looks to
be the best day of the weekend, with plenty of sunshine and cool
temperatures.
*Women's Clinics!
We get lots of requests for women-specific clinics. We've got two
that can fit any budget.
*Women's EDVENTURES at Homewood
Outdoor enrichment for women only. February 2nd and 3rd, February
4th and 5th. Includes two days of lift tickets, 5 hours of instruction
each day, video analyses, two breakfasts, two lunches and snacks,
good bag and fun raffle, personalized strategy for improvement.
Cost is $199 for passholders and $249.00 for non pass holders. For
information: Laura LaPlant: 530 525-7925.
*Heavenly Three-day Women's Adventure Programs!
Everything the one-day women's clinic has, but more! The three-day
workshop includes: video analysis, an apres-ski wine and cheese
party, and an evening "tech talk". Class sizes are limited to a
maximum of five creating a friendly, casual atmosphere. Reservations
are required. Call Ski and Snowboard School today and make
your reservation at 775-586-4400 or 1-800-HEAVENLY.
2005/06 Dates: Feb 6, 7, 8 and March 6, 7, 8 Price: $495
*Hot, Hot, Hot!
*Sierra-at-Tahoe 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 ticket line! Valid daily,
including holidays! Visit http://www.sierraattahoe.com/ for list
of participating stores.
*OutdoorAdventureClub.com Needs Guys!
(The male members of the SOTC crew didn't see any need to change
the status quo, but, when called to action, we agreed to help them
out...) 75% of the people who are coming to the Outdoor Adventure
Club's Ski house are women! They need more guys! It's more than
just skiing, the OAC hosts an entire variety of outdoor activities,
events and even trips. www.OutdoorAdventureClub.com,
lana@OutdoorAdventureClub.com
*Bay Area Ski Bus
The Bay Area Ski Bus has been around for years and we recommend
them for hassle free trips up to and back from the High Sierra.
Check the trip schedule for dates, details and prices for all
adventures. http://www.bayareaskibus.com/
*Homewood
February 6th, is Senior Monday Moment day: For ages 60 qualify,
Intermediate and advanced skiers. For $25.00 you get lift ticket,
lesson and lunch! Meet at 9:00 am in North Lodge, upstairs.
http://www.skihomewood.com
*Northstar/Safeway Promotion!
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/
*Cheap Ski Offers!
http://www.savvyemployee.com/
*Super Bowl Weekend!
Want to ski/ride fantastic conditions and see the Super Bowl too?
Stay in Reno, ski Rose in the morning, back in time to place your
bets before game time! http://www.skirose.com/
*Sugar Bowl
Subscribe to the Sugar Bowl "Snow Mail" by Tuesday, February 7th
and you'll get a coupon valid for a $25.00 lift ticket valid for
Wednesday, February 8th only! http://www.sugarbowl.com
*Northstar-at-Tahoe/Cal Neva SOTC Ski & Stay
Our own homegrown ski packages! Visit the website at
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*Cal Neva Rooms!
SOTC has a deal on Cal Neva you can't beat!
Get a room, 7 days a week including weekend for
$89.00! See www.slidingonthecheap.com for information.
*Diamond Peak
Last Tracks begins 2/11/06! Enjoy fine wine tasting and appetizers
at the Snowflake Lodge while overlooking Lake Tahoe. Then, Ski
down a freshly groomed trail for your last run of the day!
Last Tracks is every Saturday from February 11th - March 25th.
Tickets are $25 and you can pick them up at 3:30 so you have time
to make a run or two before heading up to the Snowflake Lodge. You
must be on the Lakeview Chairlift prior to closing at 4:30. Please
remember that this is a wine tasting event and you must ski or
snowboard down an intermediate run at the end of the event.
http://www.diamondpeak.com/
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*Homewood
This Friday is value-day Season Pass Holder appreciation day.
Value-Day season pass holders ski/ride for just $5.00.
February 6th, is Senior Monday Moment day: For ages 60 qualify,
Intermediate and advanced skiers. For $25.00 you get lift ticket,
lesson and lunch! Meet at 9:00 am in North Lodge, upstairs.
Women's EDVENTURES.
Outdoor enrichment for women only. February 2nd and 3rd, February
4th and 5th. Includes two days of lift tickets, 5 hours of instruction
each day, video analyses, two breakfasts, two lunches and snacks,
good bag and fun raffle, personalized strategy for improvement.
Cost is $199 for passholders and $249.00 for non pass holders. For
information: Laura LaPlant: 530 525-7925.
100% open top to bottom! 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
Excellent conditions at Kirkwood, should be plenty of fresh tracks
available tomorrow. Locals recommend: Palisades! Thunder Saddle!
Kirkwood--excellent First Time Beginner package! $69.00! (Want a
tip? Use your Costco ticket, plus $10.00 and you can take a first
time beginner's package for $57.50.)
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.
Stay and Ski Free package. Packages start as low as $64.50 per
person, double occupancy, and include accommodations and lift ticket.
Please call Kirkwood Vacations at (800) 967-7500 for more information.
KIDS SKI FREE SUNDAYS: Two free child (12 and under) tickets with
any paid adult lift ticket or adult pass. Offer not valid 12/25,
1/1, 1/15 and 2/19. Purchase at any ticket window.
Need More? Call the toll free snow phone at 877 KIRKWOOD. 1 800
967-7500. http://www.kirkwood.com
*Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe
8-12 inches of fresh snow over at base of up to 10.5 feet.
Locals recommend: Top to Bottom Bruce's and Explore Mine Shaft.
Saturday the 4th, Boarder Cross and Skier Cross at the Slide Lodge.
Gets in action 11am. Free with purchase of lift ticket.
February 11th! 80's retro party, called Slide Back! Get out your
favorite 1980's clothing (recommend day-glo and stretch pants--other?)
Win $500 bucks in new ski/ride gear!
Are you staying in Reno? How about skiing/riding Mt. Rose-Ski
Tahoe while leaving that gas-guzzler parked in the hotel garage.
Take the shuttle! Shuttles depart twice daily from many Reno area
locations. Reservations Recommended (775) 325-8813. Toll Free:
866-743-ROSE (7673) Reno Ski Shuttles Operates Dec. 17 - March 19
Lift Ticket and Transportation Package $59.00. Round Trip
Transportation, a measly $19.00
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.
Are you planning a holiday ski/snowboard vacation? Reno offers ski
and stay from as low as $59.00. A great way to enjoy a holiday ski
vacation at affordable rates. http://www.renolaketahoe.com
http://www.skirose.com
*Sierra-at-Tahoe
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
ticket line! Valid daily, including holidays! Visit
http://www.sierrraattahoe.com/ for list of participating stores.
Super Bowl Party at Sierra this weekend! Show up in a Seahawk or
Steelers Jersey, get a $10.00 off coupon for your next visit to
Sierra! First 200 people who attend get additional SWAG.
Sacramento Shuttle to Sierra-at-Tahoe! Saturday, February 4th,
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.
Limitless Lessons at Sierra-at-Tahoe! Just $99.00--includes UNLIMITED
lessons daily, 7-days a week, excluding holidays. Intermediate
skiers and above only! http://www.sierraattahoe.com
*Northstar-at-Tahoe
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/
Book three nights of lodging, get the fourth night free! 1 800 GO
NORTH! (Excludes February 17th-25th.)
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
Snowing heavily at Sugar Bowl as we type. 6-10 inches new in the
last 24 hours, the skiing and riding at Sugar Bowl this weekend
will be sweet!
If you have kids who have Olympic aspirations, the Sugar Bowl Academy
has one of the best race and training programs in the United States.
For information: http://www.sbacademy.org/ 530 426-1844
$46 lift ticket price valid 7 days a week.
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.
Extreme Jeep Snow Event! Get a free ticket at the Extreme Jeep
Snow Event by going to a participating Northern California Jeep
dealer and test drive a Jeep! Onsite event at Sugar Bowl this
weekend! Jeep is visiting SB, expect free SWAG, cool cars, music
and more!
US Marines will be at Sugar Bowl on Saturday! Come visit them at
Mt. Judah Day Lodge.
Subscribe to the Sugar Bowl Snow Mail by Tuesday, you'll get a
coupon for valid for a $25.00 lift ticket valid for Wednesday,
February 8th only!
New Children's Base Camp Program: Sugar Bowl's popular Base Camp
program gets bigger and better!! By popular demand, an expanded
program will be offered to adventurous outdoor-loving kids ages
4-6. This is a ski based program for kids ready to take on the
challenge and really learn to ski. The program provides lesson,
rental, lunch, indoor training techniques and a whole lot of fun!!
Call 530-426-9000 for more details. http://www.sugarbowl.com
*Squaw Valley USA
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!
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/
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/
Check out the Extended Rewards Package! Stay slopeside at Squaw
Valley Lodge, book three nights lodging and three days discounted
sliding, get your FOURTH night of lodging and FOURTH day of
skiing/riding freebie. Starting at $393.00 per person,
double/occupancy,
some restrictions, etc., http://www.squawvacations.com/
*Alpine Meadows
Snowing at Alpine for 4 days, straight. Base of 72 inches up to 152
inches
on the summit. Locals recommend: Hot wheels Gully for the kids,
off the hot wheels chair. Alpine Bowl for outrageous powder runs
down to Blue Trail.
Have you tried the new Sherwood Express? You can make a round trip
now in less than five minutes. Compare that to 15 minutes on the
old chair. Excellent backside skiing and riding
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
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. BTW: That $38.00 lift ticket? Gets you the pipe from
9am-4pm. (They have to groom it at night.)
February 11th! World Super Pipe Championship qualifier. Everyone
invited to participate or come cheer on your favorite rider. Ski
and Ride!
Frickin' Friday! Every Friday at Boreal: Show a current student
I.D. at any Boreal ticket window at time of purchase to receive a
$10.00 all-day lift ticket.
Boreal is now covered in terrain features, thanks to all the new
snow and terrain park staff. With the combination of new snow and
Tahoe's best terrain park staff, you can be assured Boreal Mountain
Resort will provide skiers and riders of all ability levels with
an enormous variety of Terrain Park features, Day and Night. 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.
Visit any Northern California Raleys to pick up a free brochure
which offers a Boreal adult beginner learn to ski/ride package at
$10.00 off the regular rate. Sunday-Friday non holiday.
*Bear Valley
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
A wonderful family resort with plenty of snow and great rates.
Treat yourself, stay at the Hyatt Lake Tahoe and slide Diamond Peak
with your family. Relax in the heated pool at the end of the day
or throw caution to the wind and bet the works on Red in the Casino.
Purchase the Costco 2-Pack $63.99 for two tickets.
Great for Kids and Parents! Child Ski Center, All-Day Value Package
Children, 4-7 10am-4pm. Drop off the kids and enjoy the slopes!
Includes: All-day group lesson, lunch, pre and post child
accommodation.
We love it, so will you!
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.
*Diamond Peak
St. Ives Invites you to "SKI FOR FREE" at Diamond Peak in February
2006! Bring your Albertsons or Sav-on store receipt or ski free
coupon (with purchase of 4 St. Ives products, excluding trial size)
and buy one full price day lift ticket at Diamond Peak in Lake Tahoe
and get one lift ticket of equal or lesser value free. Offer valid
Mondays & Fridays only; non-holiday; Feb 2006 season only. Offer
cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. No cash value.
Must present original store receipt of 4 St. Ives products, excluding
trial size, purchased January 26 - February 27, 2006. Other
restrictions may apply.
*Heavenly
Heavenly is rocking with what they call: "Fun 101"
Price: Starts at just $68 per person per night.
Length of stay: 3 nights
Valid: 1/16/05 - 2/16/06 Sunday - Thursday night only.
Package Includes: 3 nights lodging midweek, 3 days of skiing or
riding, a 25% off coupon for a level 1 or 2 group lesson, and 2-for-1
coupons for: The Cabo Wabo Cantina, The Improv at Harrah's, Fusion
2 at the Horizon and Dancin' in The Streets at Harveys.
$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
Women's clinics! (see the Top section for details!)
Until next week, sliders!
(And I'd better not catch you at home with all of this new snow
just waiting to be thrashed!)
Kevin Tinto + Crew
Editor-in-Chief
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