Hello Sliders!
Ticket deals abound dear sliders, simply because we're slipping
well into March and usually it's spring ski season--but not this
year. Mike Pechner says that Norden has reported 104 inches of
snow since the beginning of the month, and more is on the way.
Expect this spring to be the best in more than ten years
with fresh powder expected right through late April.
*Deals, deals deals!
We have tons of cheap benefit ticket deals and spring passes are
going on sale. Squaw has tickets valid this Friday only for $43.00!
Season Pass sales are also starting up, which means you really get
two seasons for the price of one. The balance of this season, and
all of next. We rocked last week with Cal Neva/Northstar packages
and Cal Neva rooms at $99.00. If you're headed to Tahoe, check
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deals.
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*Mike Pechner's Ski/Weather Forecast
Mike reports that Norden has 104 inches of snow already this month.
73 inches is NORMAL for the entire month, so we're really in the
groove with fantastic skiing and riding. Weekend Forecast: Few
snow showers on Saturday, Sunday will be one of most awesome days
of the season with deep snow, deep blue skies and mild temperatures,
light wind.
*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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*Hot, Hot, Hot!
*Half-Price Sugar Bowl Tickets! March 26.
*Half-Price Homewood Tickets! April 2.
The Sierra Avalanche Center has been providing daily avalanche
forecasts for backcountry enthusiasts. This is a benefit deal to
support SAC! Tickets are on sale: The Backcountry in Truckee and
Tahoe City, Patagonia Outlet Reno, REI Reno, Porters in Incline
Village, Mountain Recreation in Grass Valley, Sierra Snowboard in
Sacramento and Patagonia San Francisco. Need Info?
http://www.sierraavalanchecenter.com or Jennifer Lees at
jenlees56@hotmail.com
*Squaw Valley $43 Adult Ski/Ride Voucher!
Valid only on Friday, March 17th, 2006. Available only in advance -
online.
Pre-sale ends 4:30pm, Thursday, Mar. 16th.
St. Paddy's day Blow Out! Green Slopes, Green Beer, Cheap Food,
Cheap Lift Tickets. Details at Squaw.com!
*SOTC Supports Tahoe Adaptive Ski School!
http://www.dsusafw.org
Through April 1, the Bay Area Snow Sports Council is sponsoring the
"Ski for All". With a miminum of $80 in pledges (and donations),
one will receive a lift ticket for Alpine Meadows.
March 25, there is the TASS BASH. For a $45 donation (or $50 at
the door). Dinner, drinks (beer and wine), live band and ski
vacation Silent Auction. http://www.skibac.org)
*Kirkwood Spring Passes
Spring Pass! Spring Pass, valid March 19th through end
of season $149 for adults, $99.00 College Students/Juniors, $99.00
seniors, $39 for kids 12 and under and super seniors.
*Kirkwood Spring Adventure Pass!
Valid beginning March 19th. Includes season pass for
beginner/intermediate
lifts, unlimited rentals and unlimited lessons. http://www.kirkwood.com
*Northstar-at-Tahoe
Northstar-at-Tahoe offers a three-day Women's Ski and Snowboard
Clinic March 17-19. The all-inclusive program is a fun, challenging,
non-intimidating clinic that includes five hours of instruction and
guidance each day and video analysis of ski or riding technique.
http://www.skinorthstar.com
*Sugar Bowl
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.
http://www.sugarbowl.com
*Sierra-at-Tahoe
College Week March 13-17, 2006 College Students ski for $41!!
Present a current college photo I.D. at the Sierra Ticket Office.
http://www.sierratahoe.com
*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!
*Squaw Valley USA
Squaw Valley USA has a one-day Men's and Women's Snowboard clinic
March 19 and a Just for Women Ski Clinic March 24-26 that focuses
on stretching and body awareness techniques, video feedback and
off-slope workshops. A three-day Advanced Ski Clinic, emphasizing
technical skills at the highest level, is April 7-9. 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
In the past 15 days Alpine Meadows has received 115 inches at base
lodge and 211 at mid-mountain.
Starting March 21st, the Alpine Meadows spring pass will be available
for purchase. Valid daily from March 21st through end of 2005/2006.
$99.00.
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.)
*Boreal
Starting Saturday, March 18th, the annual season pass blowout sale
begins for the 2006/2007 season. Just $199.00, it's valid for the
balance of this season and all of next season.
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. Worldclass Pipe and Terrain Park Features!
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.
Raley's Special For Boreal! $10.00 off adult beginner package,
valid Sunday-Friday. Learn to ski or ride for just $49.00 with
free coupon you can get at any participating Nor Cal Raleys.
*Bear Valley
March 18- CSS Slopestyle Finals
March 25- Gatorade GS Races 5 & 6
March 25- Country Snow Fest (live music)
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. Weekends only!
http://www.calaverastransit.com/skibus
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
Purchase your 2006/2007 pass now and you can ski/ride the balance
of this season! (March 20th--) http://www.diamondpeak.com
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.
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.
*Heavenly
Heavenly Lift Tickets Discounts Walk into a participating Any
Mountain store, and walk out with an Adult Heavenly direct-to-lift
ticket for just $59. http://www.skiheavenly.com
http://www.anymountain.net
$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
*Homewood
Great Midweek Ticket Prices at Homewood! Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Thursday for just $27.00. Want a bigger discount? Bring back
ticket from previous day and get another $5.00 off.
Parent Interchangeable Ticket. Monday-Thursday is $27.00!
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.
*Kirkwood
Spring Passes
Spring Adventure Pass!
Spring Pass, valid March 19th through end of season
$149 for adults, $99.00 College Students/Juniors,
$99.00 seniors, $39 for kids 12 and under and super seniors.
Spring Adventure Pass!
Valid beginning March 19th. Includes season pass for
beginner/intermediate lifts, unlimited rentals and unlimited lessons.
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
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.
*Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe
Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe offers the Silver Ski Senior Clinic, designed
for the wiser, more experienced skier (50+) who are intermediate
or advanced. Silver Ski meets Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays through
March 17.
Bud Light Ladies Day! (sort of...) March 25. Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe
is not too proud to announce the 9th annual Bud Light Ladies Day.
Yes, Boys will be Girls on this day of bad taste composed of tactless
dresses worn by furry legged men sporting the cheapest hairdos money
can't buy. Bottom line: men dressed like women get Ladies Day
Priced Lift Tickets $10.00 and a chance to win big money and stardom
in the "drag race" and the "beauty or the beast" pageant. Sizeable
cash prizes add to the excitement and enthusiasm as Reno/Tahoe's
finest compete for the crown.
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
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, March 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.
*Northstar-at-Tahoe
Stay with Northstar for only $79 per person, per day. (some
restrictions, so call to get all the info) Package includes two
lift tickets per bedroom per night. Also includes two $10 breakfast
coupons valid at The Daylodge or Timbercreek Restaurant and Bar.
Valid daily April 2 - 16, 2006. Call 1 800 GO NORTH for details.
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.
*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
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.
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.
More spring deals next week!
Kevin Tinto + Crew
Editor-in-Chief
Slidingonthecheap.com
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