Hello Sliders!
Snowing heavily in Tahoe! Boreal, atop Donner Summit, reporting
nine inches of fresh snow by noon with more on the way. Yes, dear
sliders, it happens every season. One second it's 80 degrees, the
next, you're in a mad dash to dig out your gear.
nine inches of fresh snow by noon with more on the way. Yes, dear
sliders, it happens every season. One second it's 80 degrees, the
next, you're in a mad dash to dig out your gear.
Fear not dear sliders! We have you covered. Boreal is generally
the first resort open with early snow, and this year appears to be
no exception. They are scheduled to open on October 31st, and with
fresh snow, expect many other resorts to be opening early as well.
the first resort open with early snow, and this year appears to be
no exception. They are scheduled to open on October 31st, and with
fresh snow, expect many other resorts to be opening early as well.
*Alpine Meadows and Homewood Combo Season Pass!
For the first time, Alpine Meadows and Homewood Mountain Resort are
offering the all new Alpine/Homewood Adult Midweek Combo Pass for
just $649. Visit skialpine.com or skihomewood.com for more details.
For the first time, Alpine Meadows and Homewood Mountain Resort are
offering the all new Alpine/Homewood Adult Midweek Combo Pass for
just $649. Visit skialpine.com or skihomewood.com for more details.
The benefits of using the new Alpine/Homewood Combo Pass include
access to 3,400 acres of the most varied terrain and vertical feet,
mountain-top views of Lake Tahoe, plus the new high speed detachable
quad at Homewood -- delivering you from mid-mountain to the summit
in just 4 minutes. And the best part, Alpine Meadows and Homewood
are not miles apart... a mere 15-minute drive from each other.
access to 3,400 acres of the most varied terrain and vertical feet,
mountain-top views of Lake Tahoe, plus the new high speed detachable
quad at Homewood -- delivering you from mid-mountain to the summit
in just 4 minutes. And the best part, Alpine Meadows and Homewood
are not miles apart... a mere 15-minute drive from each other.
Purchase your Full Season, Midweek or Combo Passes & Family Season
Passes at skihomewood.com or skialpine.com. Midweek Combo Pass
valid Monday through Friday with the exception of 12/26/07 -
12/28/07, 12/31/07. All early season rates valid now through
11:59PM, November 30, 2007.
Alpine/Homewood Combo Pass
Passes at skihomewood.com or skialpine.com. Midweek Combo Pass
valid Monday through Friday with the exception of 12/26/07 -
12/28/07, 12/31/07. All early season rates valid now through
11:59PM, November 30, 2007.
Alpine/Homewood Combo Pass
*What the...? La Nina, El Nino?
Why the sudden winter? Our meteorologist, KCBS weather guru Mike
Pechner says we're headed for a La Nina winter, meaning colder than
normal ocean water temps. While we won't get pounded with severe
winter storms like El Nino, it's likely to SNOW and not RAIN at
higher elevations, and the temperatures could range below normal,
meaning better snow, top to bottom. A welcome change from El Nino,
when we get plenty of rain along with all that powder.
Why the sudden winter? Our meteorologist, KCBS weather guru Mike
Pechner says we're headed for a La Nina winter, meaning colder than
normal ocean water temps. While we won't get pounded with severe
winter storms like El Nino, it's likely to SNOW and not RAIN at
higher elevations, and the temperatures could range below normal,
meaning better snow, top to bottom. A welcome change from El Nino,
when we get plenty of rain along with all that powder.
*Northstar-at-Tahoe and Sierra-at-Tahoe Double Whammy Passes on Sale!
One of the best season pass deals in Tahoe, you're sliding two
world-class ski/snowboard resorts for a song
http://www.doublewhammypass.com
One of the best season pass deals in Tahoe, you're sliding two
world-class ski/snowboard resorts for a song
http://www.doublewhammypass.com
(Northstar-at-Tahoe scheduled opening day is November 17,
weather and conditions permitting.)
weather and conditions permitting.)
*How about Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe
For our Reno readers and our Bay Area sliders who love Mt. Rose.
Mt. Rose received 2-3 inches today and are looking forward to an early
November opening. What's so great about Rose? It feels more like
a club than a resort, with plenty of passholders who know how to
ski and ride (courteously). Enough vertical to choke a horse, yet
some of the best beginner terrain in Tahoe. Webcams available at
http://www.skirose.com. Mt. Rose, in conjunction with Reno offers
some fantastic ski and stay specials. (don't spend too much time
in the casinos, dear sliders) Reno Ski & Stay Packages available
from $69 http://www.skirose.com/general_information/lodging_packages.php
For our Reno readers and our Bay Area sliders who love Mt. Rose.
Mt. Rose received 2-3 inches today and are looking forward to an early
November opening. What's so great about Rose? It feels more like
a club than a resort, with plenty of passholders who know how to
ski and ride (courteously). Enough vertical to choke a horse, yet
some of the best beginner terrain in Tahoe. Webcams available at
http://www.skirose.com. Mt. Rose, in conjunction with Reno offers
some fantastic ski and stay specials. (don't spend too much time
in the casinos, dear sliders) Reno Ski & Stay Packages available
from $69 http://www.skirose.com/general_information/lodging_packages.php
*SOTC Squaw Valley Ski Party!
Yeah, that's right. Squaw Valley has invited SOTC, crew and dear
readers to a party on December 8th, on the mountain and at Bar One!
Stay tuned....
Yeah, that's right. Squaw Valley has invited SOTC, crew and dear
readers to a party on December 8th, on the mountain and at Bar One!
Stay tuned....
*Vertical Sunglasses for Sale!
We're back in stock at our Ebay store with new styles and colors.
Check out Vertical S-Unit, Shatter Resistant, Iridium, and Gargoyle
Goggles! http://stores.ebay.com/slidingonthecheap
We're back in stock at our Ebay store with new styles and colors.
Check out Vertical S-Unit, Shatter Resistant, Iridium, and Gargoyle
Goggles! http://stores.ebay.com/slidingonthecheap
*Ski/Snowboard Shows Inbound
The Bay Area Ski & Snowboard Show
November 9-11, 2007
San Jose Convention Center
San Jose, California
http://www.bayareasnowshow.com/
The Bay Area Ski & Snowboard Show
November 9-11, 2007
San Jose Convention Center
San Jose, California
http://www.bayareasnowshow.com/
The Sacramento Ski & Snowboard Expo
November 17 & 18, 2007
Cal Expo Fairgrounds
Sacramento, California
November 17 & 18, 2007
Cal Expo Fairgrounds
Sacramento, California
ICER AIR is back!! Nov. 2-3 at AT&T Park in San Francisco. This
year's event will feature a big air ski and snowboard competition,
freestyle motocross, skate and bmx vert and park courses, wakeboarding,
more than 60 exhibitors, 2 music stages, and a beer garden. EVERY
ADMISSION TICKET WILL INCLUDE A FREE LIFT TICKET! Save $10 on your
admission ticket by entering the promotion code "snowbomb" at
checkout. This discount offer will expire on Oct 1. More info at
http://www.icerair.com/
year's event will feature a big air ski and snowboard competition,
freestyle motocross, skate and bmx vert and park courses, wakeboarding,
more than 60 exhibitors, 2 music stages, and a beer garden. EVERY
ADMISSION TICKET WILL INCLUDE A FREE LIFT TICKET! Save $10 on your
admission ticket by entering the promotion code "snowbomb" at
checkout. This discount offer will expire on Oct 1. More info at
http://www.icerair.com/
*Snowboards, Skis, Boots, Clothing Sales
*Sports Basement
Use the crew's own discount at Sports Basement. That's right. Tell
them you want the Sliding on the Cheap 10% discount and you take
10% off the lowest marked price at the register. They've got all
the gear, and now, FOUR locations in the Bay Area.
http://www.sportsbasement.com/
*Sports Basement
Use the crew's own discount at Sports Basement. That's right. Tell
them you want the Sliding on the Cheap 10% discount and you take
10% off the lowest marked price at the register. They've got all
the gear, and now, FOUR locations in the Bay Area.
http://www.sportsbasement.com/
*Just The Stats, Jack!
Want to smack-talk that cologne-wearing geek in the next cube who
won't shut-up about his trip to Ski Liberty in Maryland? (Yeah,
we've skied there...believe it or not.)
Want to smack-talk that cologne-wearing geek in the next cube who
won't shut-up about his trip to Ski Liberty in Maryland? (Yeah,
we've skied there...believe it or not.)
Throw down some Heavenly stats and watch him squirm.
Skiable Acres: 4800 (#1 in Tahoe)
Vertical Drop: 3500 ft (#1 in Tahoe)
Lifts: 29 (#2 in Tahoe)
High speed lifts: 11 (#1 in Tahoe)
Snowmaking: 70% of trails (#1 in Tahoe)
Summit: 10,067 ft (#1 in Tahoe)
Uphill Capacity: 52,000 people/hr (#1 in Tahoe)
Free days in Vail: 3
$40 Buddy tickets: 4
Distance from nearest Tahoe town: 0 minutes (#1 in Tahoe)
Pass price: $369
Skiable Acres: 4800 (#1 in Tahoe)
Vertical Drop: 3500 ft (#1 in Tahoe)
Lifts: 29 (#2 in Tahoe)
High speed lifts: 11 (#1 in Tahoe)
Snowmaking: 70% of trails (#1 in Tahoe)
Summit: 10,067 ft (#1 in Tahoe)
Uphill Capacity: 52,000 people/hr (#1 in Tahoe)
Free days in Vail: 3
$40 Buddy tickets: 4
Distance from nearest Tahoe town: 0 minutes (#1 in Tahoe)
Pass price: $369
*Job Fairs!
There's only one way to jump into the ski and snowboard industry,
that's by working at one of the resorts, even if just for a season.
(unless you win a coveted spot as one of the SOTC crew) Most of the
resorts are hosting job fairs. Check websites for info. Note!
Lodging in Tahoe can be expensive. Find out which resorts offers
employee housing!
There's only one way to jump into the ski and snowboard industry,
that's by working at one of the resorts, even if just for a season.
(unless you win a coveted spot as one of the SOTC crew) Most of the
resorts are hosting job fairs. Check websites for info. Note!
Lodging in Tahoe can be expensive. Find out which resorts offers
employee housing!
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and we give away FREE lift passes, to SOTC readers selected at
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Okay, Sliders. Time to Go Sliding On The Cheap!
*Kirkwood
Early season Sierra storms continue to drop welcomed snow at Kirkwood
Mountain Resort. Kirkwood received over 4" of new snow overnight
with another 6" expected throughout the day. Another storm cycle
is forecasted to hit the area on Friday and the overall weather
flow looks promising for a scheduled opening day of November 24th,
2007.
Early season Sierra storms continue to drop welcomed snow at Kirkwood
Mountain Resort. Kirkwood received over 4" of new snow overnight
with another 6" expected throughout the day. Another storm cycle
is forecasted to hit the area on Friday and the overall weather
flow looks promising for a scheduled opening day of November 24th,
2007.
But don't wait until the snow is ready to ride to buy your pass!
Buy your season pass online today as ALL PASS PRICES WILL INCREASE
OCTOBER 15th, including the $199 Midweek Pass. Come celebrate 35
years of epic conditions at Kirkwood Mountain Resort!
http://www.kirkwood.com
Buy your season pass online today as ALL PASS PRICES WILL INCREASE
OCTOBER 15th, including the $199 Midweek Pass. Come celebrate 35
years of epic conditions at Kirkwood Mountain Resort!
http://www.kirkwood.com
*Diamond Peak
Opening day is Dec 13th. (could be earlier if it keeps snowing)
Are you already Christmas shopping? Diamond Peak says buy gift
certificates! Employers can purchase lift tickets at the corporate
rate of only $37. They make the perfect employee recognition or
Christmas gift plus happy and healthy employees are happier and
more productive employees. For more information, visit diamondpeak.com
or call 775 832 1177.
Opening day is Dec 13th. (could be earlier if it keeps snowing)
Are you already Christmas shopping? Diamond Peak says buy gift
certificates! Employers can purchase lift tickets at the corporate
rate of only $37. They make the perfect employee recognition or
Christmas gift plus happy and healthy employees are happier and
more productive employees. For more information, visit diamondpeak.com
or call 775 832 1177.
*Sugar Bowl
Here's the latest - 4-6" of fresh snow a sweet new web site with
five new web cams, one of the coolest new interactive trail map on
the web. Best deals on seasons passes still available until the
end of October, mid week passes from just $279 and 7 day non holiday
passes available for just $529.
Sugar Bowl Webcams
http://www.sugarbowl.com
Here's the latest - 4-6" of fresh snow a sweet new web site with
five new web cams, one of the coolest new interactive trail map on
the web. Best deals on seasons passes still available until the
end of October, mid week passes from just $279 and 7 day non holiday
passes available for just $529.
Sugar Bowl Webcams
http://www.sugarbowl.com
*Heavenly!
Progress continues on Olympic Express and the Zip Line. Every week,
Heavenly will publish a new "Countdown to Powder" deal on
http://www.skiheavenly.com. These screamin'-deal vacation packages
are so good, (they) can only offer them for a limited time, so look
for the clock on the home page and click to get huge savings on
your Heavenly vacation! http://www.skiheavenly.com
Progress continues on Olympic Express and the Zip Line. Every week,
Heavenly will publish a new "Countdown to Powder" deal on
http://www.skiheavenly.com. These screamin'-deal vacation packages
are so good, (they) can only offer them for a limited time, so look
for the clock on the home page and click to get huge savings on
your Heavenly vacation! http://www.skiheavenly.com
*Squaw Valley USA
Squaw Valley Midweek Early-Season Special! Packages starting at
$79.00* (per person, per night)
Squaw Valley Midweek Early-Season Special! Packages starting at
$79.00* (per person, per night)
Challenge Special!**
Sharpen your edges and come have fun hitting the slopes of Squaw
Valley USA with this early season free lesson special! Includes
two nights a short drive from Squaw Valley USA and two days of
skiing with one free lesson per person. Longer stays and larger
units available. Call 877-778-2932
http://www.squaw.com
Sharpen your edges and come have fun hitting the slopes of Squaw
Valley USA with this early season free lesson special! Includes
two nights a short drive from Squaw Valley USA and two days of
skiing with one free lesson per person. Longer stays and larger
units available. Call 877-778-2932
http://www.squaw.com
*Northstar-at-Tahoe
Vertical Plus -- become a Vertical Plus member this season for just
$99 if you're a season passholder, and only $119 for daily members.
Membership includes a FREE Monday-Friday non-holiday lift ticket
and 10,000 bonus feet, discounted lift tickets, member only lift
lines, free equipment check, awards, afternoon ticket credits and
more! For more information, visit http://www.doublewhammypass.com
Vertical Plus -- become a Vertical Plus member this season for just
$99 if you're a season passholder, and only $119 for daily members.
Membership includes a FREE Monday-Friday non-holiday lift ticket
and 10,000 bonus feet, discounted lift tickets, member only lift
lines, free equipment check, awards, afternoon ticket credits and
more! For more information, visit http://www.doublewhammypass.com
*Sierra-at-Tahoe
Six inches of new snow and more on the way. Pray for Snow Party
on Thursday, November 15th at The Rock Water, South Lake Tahoe.
This is an annual blow-out party, one of the best preseason events
of the year.
Six inches of new snow and more on the way. Pray for Snow Party
on Thursday, November 15th at The Rock Water, South Lake Tahoe.
This is an annual blow-out party, one of the best preseason events
of the year.
Job Fair! Sierra-at-Tahoe Job Fair will be October 20th. If you're
interested in working at the mountain! See the website for details.
interested in working at the mountain! See the website for details.
*Boreal
Boreal Mountain Resort is ready to start the 2007-2008 season as
conditions permit. So get your season pass today! Save $100 off
Anytime Adult and Super Saver Midweek Passes and pay just $99 for
College, Night and Anytime Passes.
Boreal Mountain Resort is ready to start the 2007-2008 season as
conditions permit. So get your season pass today! Save $100 off
Anytime Adult and Super Saver Midweek Passes and pay just $99 for
College, Night and Anytime Passes.
Last chance for these season pass prices is October 13 at Boreal's
3rd Annual Jibassic Pro Invitational Rail Jam. Apply and interview
at the job fair before the JPI. Boreal employees ride free all
season. Later in the evening, watch 30 of the world's top ski and
snowboarders compete for more than $5,000 in cash. Don't miss out!
3rd Annual Jibassic Pro Invitational Rail Jam. Apply and interview
at the job fair before the JPI. Boreal employees ride free all
season. Later in the evening, watch 30 of the world's top ski and
snowboarders compete for more than $5,000 in cash. Don't miss out!
*Bear Valley
Job Fair! Want to work at Bear Valley? October 20th in Arnold,
Ca. http://www.bearvalley.com/
Job Fair! Want to work at Bear Valley? October 20th in Arnold,
Ca. http://www.bearvalley.com/
We could be sliding in less than two weeks!
Kevin Tinto + Crew
Editor-in-Chief
Slidingonthecheap.com
Editor-in-Chief
Slidingonthecheap.com
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