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Saturday, October 14, 2006
Fall Festivals & Fairs
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Sliding on the Cheap! More Snow, Kids Programs, Show Updates, Swag, More!
Hello Sliders!
More than six inches of snow fell on the south shore this week,
further indications that an early ski and snowboard season is just
weeks away. "How far away?" you ask... We had to know--so we
called the best meteorologist on the planet! Well, at least he
takes our calls, and he's scary accurate when it comes to High
Sierra weather. KCBS weather guru, Mike Peckner! See his forecast
for snow below. When will the lifts begin spinning? November 17th
seems to be the likely opening day, but with snow in the forecast,
you might be sliding on Halloween, just a couple weeks away!
Speaking of great passes...make sure to check out Boreal's
$99 season pass--and have you seen thier monster pipe lately?
Nice....
*Boreal - We Love Boreal's New Pipe--So Will You!
Shred it first at Boreal! Passes on Sale Now -- Starting as low
as $99! Wall to wall parks, day and night skiing and riding! Buy
before Halloween to get the best deals. Boreal's Pre-Season 2nd
Annual Pro Rail Invitational & Film Premier -- Saturday, October 14th.
http://altfarm.mediaplex.com/ad/ck/7798-42044-3840-1?kw=seasonpassnewsletter
Make sure to cut and paste the entire link for the season pass deal!
*Boreal for Kids!
Check out the Moving Carpet just for Kids Club participants!
The Boreal Kids Club is a fun and simple way for your kids to learn
to ski or snowboard. Boreal Kids Club is designed to teach kids
of all abilities ages 4-10 (snowboarding starts at age 7) to ski
and ride the mountain. Expert instructors teach kids the skills
they need to learn to stop and turn, load and unload the chair lift
and navigate the mountain safely. These skills become the foundation
http://www.rideboreal.com/
*Kids, Kids Kids...
Every season, we get requests for info on sliding rugrats. Seems
everyone is looking for a deal, when it comes to kids. This week,
we list some of the kids programs available this winter at the
various resorts. Once prices are set, we'll report back on what
we think are the best deals... I know that price is no object when
it comes to that little prince and princess, so spend your hard
earned dollars where YOU want to ski or ride, since kids programs
at all the resorts are excellent.
Here can you find a complete recap of kids programs and ongoing
deals throughout the season? http://www.slidingonthecheap.com/
*Here are a few SOTC's kids tips...
When kids get cold, they're not having fun! Don't skimp on the
jackets and pants after dropping huge dollars on the latest kid's
gear. Kids lose gloves and mittens. Use an attachment system and
put thier darling little name on everything--including skis, boards
and poles. Use masking tape for the skis and boards and write names
on the gear.
Also! Place unique stickers on skis, poles, boots and snowboards.
When they forget where they laid those pesky skis, you'll spend a
whole lot less time looking for them if they don't look like
everyone's gear!
Helmets, helmets, helmets... Yeah, I never used one, and look how
far I got! But with kids these days, they're considered standard
equipment. Make sure they fit!
www.slidingonthecheapgear.com for great helmet prices
Lease ski and snowboard gear for the season. That ensures you have
the best gear year in and year out, regardless how much they might
have grown.
Don't forget to have fun yourself! There's no chance your kids
will grow up to be skiers/riders if you find the whole experience to be a
hassle. If you don't ski, go to a resort that has shopping, wireless internet
or just a comfortable spot by the fire--near the bar. If you want to
watch your kids, Boreal, Tahoe-Donner and Diamond Peak
offer decks that overlook the beginner areas.
The smaller resorts have great kids programs, and often times they're
cheaper than the world class resorts. If you and your kids are
beginners, you may save money at the smaller resorts.
RESERVATIONS!
Most resorts require advance reservations for thier kids enclusive
programs.
*Weather Predictions from KCBS Meteorologist Mike Pechner!
6-10 inches of snow fell above 6500 feet at South Shore. Major
storm inbound October 21st and 22nd, bringing over a foot of new
snow and temperatures cold enough that with snowmaking, resorts
will be tempted to open before Halloween. Mike Pechner, our weather
guru, says that El Nino could be a postive factor for this upcoming
winter.
Mike's pre Christmas forcast? Looks like another season with good
pre-holiday skiing and riding, when ticket and lodging prices
are still rock bottom!
*Ski Shows Info!
*Icer Air
Big-Air contest on a huge ramp in the middle of AT&T Park plus the
inaugural San Francisco Ski and Snowboard Festival Saturday, November
4, 10am-8pm. Information: http://www.icerair.com/
*Sacramento Ski & Snowboard Show
GET YOUR FREE LIFT TICKET!! 5th annual Sacramento Ski & Snowboard
Show -- November 4 & 5, 2006! At California Exposition Center (Cal
Expo). A FREE Lift Ticket voucher (up to $65.00 value) is a special
bonus valid at Northstar-at-Tahoe or Sierra-at-Tahoe Resorts and
is offered to everyone who buys a full price Regular Admission!
Over 100 exhibit booths. http://www.sacsnow.com/
*Bay Area Ski & Snowboard Show - Nov. 10-12 @ San Jose Convention Center
The Bay Area's largest annual winter expo! Free Lake Tahoe area
lift ticket with each adult admission! Lots of other swag, free
climbing wall, learn-to-ski school on an indoor ski ramp, tire chain
installation contest, and giant equipment sale.
http://www.bayareasnowshow.com
*Sports Basement Ski Party and Gear Blowout!
Third Annual Ski Party. The BEST place to find new gear super
cheap. All your favorite resorts will attend, food, music, fun and
FREE TICKETS! Mark your calender!
-Sports Basement (Presidio) Location
Thursday, November 9, 6pm-9pm
-Sports Basement (Sunnyvale)
Sunday, November 5, 10am-4pm
Can't make the sale in person? http://www.sportsbasement.com/ for
the Internet version. Information: 415-437-0100
The Sliding on the Cheap newsletter is FREE, FREE, FREE! Delivered
once a week during the season and twice monthly during the fall.
What will you find? Cheap tickets, hotel, lodging, food and more!
To sign-up (or drop) go to http://www.slidingonthecheap.com/ ! Yes,
and we give away FREE lift passes, to SOTC readers selected at
random from our list each and every week! Yes, you MUST be on our
list to win free swag.
*Northstar/Sierra
The $369 Value Season Pass, the most popular Double Whammy product,
allows adults to ski/ride any day excluding blackout dates at
Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort and Sunday through Friday excluding blackout
dates at Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort. For more information, visit
http://doublewhammypass.com/info/lp.asp?WT.mc_id=ptr_SOTC
*Free Swag For Our Readers!
Do you see your email address below? If so, send a note to
kwtinto@aol.com to claim your (awesome) prize! Note: You MUST be
receiving our newsletter to win swag!
Won a FREE PAIR of our (super cool) Vertical Sunglasses Great styling
and lens for a fraction of the regular price. Lose them in the
snow? You're out $15 not $150! And we have them at:
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Okay, sliders. Time to Go Sliding On The Cheap!
*Homewood
SnowStars (ages 4-10) - In the SnowStars program your child will
have the opportunity to learn new techniques and advance at a
comfortable pace. SnowStars lessons take place on a run which is
used exclusively for children enrolled in thier program. More
advanced young skiers and snowboarders will have full use of all
appropriate terrain at Homewood Mountain Resort. SnowStars program
teaches skiing to children aged 4 through 10, and snowboarding to
children aged 7 through 10. 530-525-1268 from 8am to 4pm.
Children's Private Lessons - For all levels, ages 3-10. Private
lessons are by availability only, and offered through the Children's
SnowSports program. Private lessons are offered at 9am, 12 noon,
and 3pm. Lessons are one hour in length.
*Kirkwood
Kirkwood offers great programs for both young kids and kids ready
to slide the entire mountain. What's unique? The JETS! Junior
Expedition Teams (JETS) offer young skiers/ riders both a hip
atmosphere and an opportunity to explore the many facets of Kirkwood
in a team environment with a dedicated coach. Kids learn to take
on the entire mountain: cornices, chutes, open bowls, trees, hike-to
terrain and the park and pipe . . . all 2300 acres are fair game
and they learn the skills to safely navigate all of it. For upper
intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders only! Special
pricing and holiday programs also available. Program length is
flexible and can be custom designed to fit families' needs.
http://www.kirkwood.com/winter/jets.html
Day Care? YES! For ages 2 and up.
http://www.kirkwood.com
*Alpine Meadows
Little Mountaineers -- ages 4-6. A fun, safe learning environment
from the absolute beginner to the pint-sized pipe lover. Space is
limited; advance reservations are required and may be made by calling
530-581-8240.
Junior Mountaineers -- ages 7-12. No registration required for a
Junior Mountaineers lesson! Junior Mountaineers coaches and
instructors teach kids of all ability levels everything from the
very basics to bettering their existing skiing and snowboarding
skills. Junior Mountaineers is also a great way to encourage kids'
sense of adventure, on-mountain safety, and to reach that next
level.
Intermediate/Advanced Package: For graduates of the Alpine Meadows
beginner program and other skiers who desire a continued
skiing/snowboarding education. Package includes instruction, rental
equipment and an all day lift ticket for all lifts.
Other fun stuff for kids--Tiegel Terrain Park Designed for little
rippers in training, the Tiegel Terrain Park features are modified
versions of Alpine's main park. Packed with rollers, banked turns
and quarterpipes, mini table tops, and a Tuga Tunnel (see for
yourself), this park is perfect for beginners and kids of all ages.
Serviced by the beginner-level Tiegel Poma surface lift, the Tiegel
Terrain Park is adjacent to the base lodge -- a mere 30 seconds
away.
http://www.skialpine.com/
*Diamond Peak
Child Ski Center - The Bee Ferrato Child Ski Center is for children
ages 3-7. Friendly, experienced instructors and an easy to use
child center surface lift provide an ideal introduction to the
sport. Both one-on-one private instruction and small group lessons
with no more than five children per instructor are available. (775)
832-1130. For Private Lessons, call (775) 832-1298.
Burton Kids Learn To Ride Center - New for 2006/2007-Diamond Peak
teamed up with Burton Snowboards to make learning to snowboard easy
and fun! Burton's specially designed snowboards are softer flexing
and easier to turn and made just for kids!
Private Ski or Snowboard Lesson - Ski or Snowboard lesson ages 3-7
years. Reservations recommended. New Frequent Private Lesson
Special - Take 5 get the 6th one free!
Diamond Pete Special - Ages 3 and up. Private lessons starting at
9am or 12pm. Includes 2 hours of one-on-one instruction, 2 hours
of indoor supervision.
Child Ski/Snowboard Rental - Rental equipment for kids enrolled in
Child Ski Center lessons
http://www.diamondpeak.com/
*Sugar Bowl
Sugar Bears Child Care Center is a fun-filled and friendly place
helping youngsters learn to ski. Experienced and caring personnel
will ensure that your child will have a memorable experience. For
children ages 3 to 5. Children need to be toilet-trained, as well
as socially and emotionally ready for day care. Licence # 310313712.
RESERVATIONS NEEDED! Please call (530) 426-6776
The concept of an "incubator park" - one that is specifically geared
to beginners is particularly exciting for Sugar Bowl.
http://www.sugarbowl.com/
*Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe
Rosebuds Children's Camp is specifically geared to smaller guests.
>From kids who have never seen snow, to kids who yearn for steeps,
our skilled instructors keep the day fun and safe, Parents must
remain on site. Rosebuds is not daycare. Ski: ages 4-10, Snowboard:
ages 7-10.
Group or Private? GROUP LESSONS are for children 4 years and older
who can cooperate and be productive in an environment with other
children. Groups consist of two (2) or more children. Group lessons
w/ only one (1) child will go out for one (1) hour.
PRIVATE LESSONS are available for almost all ages and ability levels.
Privates are designed for focusing on an individual child's specific
skill development, for children with special needs, or for children
too young for the Rosebuds group lessons. Private lessons are on
a first come/first served basis beginning at 9:00 a.m. The last
opportunity for a private lesson is at 3:00 p.m.
http://www.skirose.com/
*Heavenly!
Heavenly's first priority is for your child to have fun and to enjoy
snowsports. In the process we're going to sneak in some skill
development (but that'll be our little secret). The pros are
committed to creating a supportive learning environment that is
delivered with a playful approach. Basically, the kids come away
with the feeling l ike they've spent the day on a snow-covered
playground.
They recommend a full-day program, which lasts approximately 5
hours. Day Care/Ski Combination programs are available!
Heavenly Children's Ski and Snowboard School clinics range from an
introduction to skiing or snowboarding through advanced coaching.
Full-day sessions include clinic, lift access, rental equipment,
helmet, and lunch for children ages 4-13. Children's snowboard
clinics are for children ages 7-13.
http://www.skiheavenly.com/
*Squaw Valley USA
SquawKids' Children's Center Programs -- Note! Squaw's Kid's
programs are extensive. See the website for complete details and
pricing
Snow Cubs - Ages 3 and young 4 year olds. Snow Cubs is a ski/snowplay
program for 3 and young 4 year old guests. Each day is filled with
fun activities, a ski lesson and snow play. Squaw offers a 1-hour
Ski Lesson (rental equipment is included with the Snow Cubs program).
The learning objective for this age is to familiarize the child
with the equipment and snow environment and to have FUN! Recommend
making reservations for Snow Cubs as space is available on a first
come, first served basis and the program is subject to frequent
sellout. For reservations please call (530) 581-7166
Snow Sliders - ages 4 - 6. The focus of this program is to enhance
learning and keep the kids smiling. All skill levels are welcome,
with classes starting at the Children's Center beginner area.
Junior Mountain Program - ages 7-12. The focus is on skill development,
skiing etiquette, safety, enjoying the sport of skiing, and keeping
the kids smiling. All skill levels are offered, and groups will
explore the mountain.
Snowboarding Program - ages 6-12. Squaw Kids offers a first time
and novice snowboard lesson option for the 6 through 12 age group.
Instruction will focus on slope etiquette, equipment knowledge,
safety, basic skills development, and of course FUN!
*Northstar-at-Tahoe
(Offers one of the best Kids programs on the planet.)
MINORS' CAMP (AGES 2 - 4) - CA license #293610610
Minors' Camp offers state licensed child care for children ages 2
- 4 (must be toilet trained). Learn-to-ski and snowplay options
are available for children ages 3 - 4. Minors' Camp is located at
the Golf Course Clubhouse. Reservations recommended 530.562.2278.
STARKIDS (AGES 4 - 6) + ALLSTARS (AGES 7 - 12)
Group ski or snowboard lessons for beginner, intermediate and
advanced sliders. Various packages below. Also, lessons only are
available.
ALL DAY LESSON PACKAGE
10:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.**
Includes all day lift ticket, 5-hour lesson, equipment rental and lunch.
HALF DAY LESSON PACKAGE
Morning: 10:00 - 12:30 p.m.**
Afternoon: 1:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Includes all day lift ticket, 2 1/2- hour lesson and equipment rental.
STARS 4-PAK
Includes 4 days of all day lift tickets, lessons, equipment rental
and lunch. Non-transferable (limited to the name on the 4-Pak.)
Days do not need to be consecutive.
http://doublewhammypass.com/info/lp.asp?WT.mc_id=ptr_SOTC
*Sierra-at-Tahoe
Sierra is the sister resort to Northstar, both are known
as fantastic family resorts. Along with Day Care and lessons,
the have the Rippers development program.
Rippers is a development program designed to help young athletes
improve their skiing and snowboarding skills.
This is a non-competitive program, with an emphasis on
skill development in a safe and fun-filled atmosphere.
Team Members stay with the same coach and Team Members
and train throughout the season
(when a coach is unable to attend that day, there will be a substitute coach)
The program is staffed by Sierra-at-Tahoe® Resort coaches
who receive specific training for the program
All RIPPERS tuition includes a complimentary
FULL SEASON PASS (Vertical PlusTM membership and ski
privileges at NorthstarTM Resort options are available for additional fees)
and a membership to the “Sierra Educational foundation.”
A 10% discount will be given to each child within the
same family after the first child is registered.
Who:
Skiers or Snowboarders, ages 5-15. (Age as of December 2, 2006.)
Must be able to get on and off the chairlift, and be
able to stay in control and make turns on green runs.
PLEASE be sure your child is capable of this before you enroll.
http://doublewhammypass.com/info/lp.asp?WT.mc_id=ptr_SOTC
*Bear Valley
Lesson available each day for ages 4-8. Registration is based on
space availability determined by instructor/child ratios. Walk-ins
are welcomed daily and will be accommodated on a first come, first
served basis.
CARPET LIFT & CHILDREN'S CENTER
A 300' carpet lift and friendly instructors create the perfect
learning environment for your snow angels. Our basic program
includes adult supervision, lift ticket, Rossignol equipment and a
1.5 hour ski or snowboard group lesson. Bear Valley's dedicated
Children's Center is located on the front side of the Lodge, left
of the ticket windows. There we'll process the lesson order, fit
the little ones for ski/board equipment and then their ready to
head to the lesson meeting area.
http://www.bearvalley.com/
We might be on the slopes by the end of the month!
Kevin Tinto + Crew
Editor-in-Chief
Slidingonthecheap.com
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