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Thursday, January 17, 2008

Sliding on the Cheap! Discount Tixs, Sports Basement, Great Weekend Weather, Ski & Stay Specials, Swag, More!

Hello Sliders! 

This is why we love Tahoe!  Ten feet of new snow falls, then we've
got sunny skies, mild temperatures and tens of thousands of acres
of terrain covering two states.

Along with the best skiing in North America, we've got deals,
discounts, events and more, enough that you could spend a month and
never use the same deal twice!

For instance, you ask?  A new Granlibakken deal, fantastic discount
tickets at Sports Basement, Northstar and Sierra discount tickets
at Safeway, 2 for 1 sale on Vertical eyewear, Tahoe Biltmore and
Cal Neva deals, Reno Ski & Stay, lift ticket winners and more!  Scan
down, dear sliders, and make sure to check the website at
http://www.slidingonthecheap.com/ for updates.

Lift ticket, lodging & breakfast just $109* Tahoe's Best Ski/Snowboard
Package available exclusively at Granlibakken includes:

- One night comfortable lodging (Lodge rooms to 8 bedroom townhouses)
- Delicious, hot breakfast buffet!
- One adult, midweek lift ticket to your choice of: Alpine Meadows,
Homewood Mountain Resort, Mt. Rose, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Sierra-at-Tahoe,
Squaw Valley, or Sugar Bowl (weekend pricing available)
- On-site heated, outdoor pool and hot tub, sauna, ski/sled/snow play
hill and rental shop.

Granlibakken is centrally located near several North Lake Tahoe,
world-class ski resorts and just moments from downtown Tahoe City.

And apres ski, check out our new Cedar House Pub open weekends and
holidays from 5-9pm.

For details and reservations go to http://www.SkiGranlibakken.com
*Rates are per person, double occupancy.

*Sierra-at-Tahoe Safeway Discount Ticket Deal
Safeway Direct to Lift. Purchase an Adult 1-day lift ticket card at
select Safeway locations and save $11!  This card is valid for any
day during the 2007.08 season.  Skip the lift ticket line and head
straight to the lifts with this convenient card.  Locations and
info: http://www.sierratahoe.com/

*Northstar-at-Tahoe Safeway Discount Ticket Deal
Purchase an Adult 2-day lift ticket card at select Safeway locations
and save $29!  This card is valid for 2 out of 3 consecutive days
during the 2007.08 season.  Skip the lift ticket line and head
straight to the lifts with this convenient card.  Locations and
info: http://www.northstarattahoe.com/

*Sports Basement!
NOW SELLING DISCOUNT TICKETS!  Wow!  These are great prices for
tickets, most valid daily. You need to purchase
in-store at one of their  (four) Bay Area Stores.  We understand that some
quantities are limited, so CALL AHEAD and make sure they have tickets
in stock.  Buy OR RENT your gear at Sports Basement, get your tickets
at a great value...and save with your SOTC discount.

Alpine Meadow $49  Daily
Kirkwood          $55  Daily
Bear Valley       $47  Daily 
Squaw Valley    $58  Daily
Sugar Bowl       $52 Non-holiday
Diamond Peak   $37  Daily

SOTC discount?  
Get 10% off the lowest marked price in store by saying you want the
Sliding on the Cheap discount, or shop online and USE THE CODE
SOTC6!  http://www.sportsbasement.com/

*Vertical Sunglasses!  Annual 2 for 1 Sale!!!!
The Annual 2 for 1 sale is on!  Buy one pair of Vertical sunglasses
or goggles, get another pair freebie!  We've got Polarized, Speed
Freaks, Shatterproof, Iridium, All Mountain and Classic Fall Line
in all colors!  $14.99 shipped.  You don't like?  We return 100%
of your cost.  That easy!  http://stores.ebay.com/slidingonthecheap

*Just say SLIDING ON THE CHEAP!
Are you a SOTC reader and want discounts.
Ask (politely) for the Sliding on the Cheap discount
at the following locations for Killer Deals. 

*Ground Zero Boardshop
Are you looking for gear and live in the Sacramento area?  Free
2008 binding's with purchase of any 2008 snowboard.  See store for
restrictions and details.  MUST ask for the SLIDING ON THE CHEAP
discount.  http://www.groundzeroboardshop.net/

The Tahoe Biltmore Hotel & Casino
>From $39.00!  Great price, includes breakfast.  Make sure to ask
for the SLIDING ON THE CHEAP special.  http://www.tahoebiltmore.com/

*Cal Neva
We've got a killer deal for SOTC readers.  Rooms for $79.00, including
weekends!  You must ask for the SLIDING ON THE CHEAP offer, and
expect to find some dates limited.  http://www.calnevaresort.com/

*Ski or Ride Northstar/Sierra FREE!
Check it out at http://www.telepacific.com/ski

*What is Sliding on the Cheap?
The Sliding on the Cheap newsletter is free and is delivered once
a week during the season and twice monthly during the fall!  What
will you find?  A complete INSIDER guide to skiing and riding Lake
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 drop) go to
http://www.slidingonthecheap.com/ Yes, and we give away FREE lift
passes, (and swag) to SOTC readers selected at random from our list
each and every week!

Yes!  We cover the entire planet!  (Well, not really--let's just
say 99% of where you'd want to ski or ride).  Sign-up for our
newsletters covering: Lake Tahoe/Northern California/Nevada, Southern
California, The Northwest Colorado, Utah, New England.  Go to
http://www.slidingonthecheap.com/ to sign up for any one of our
cherished FREE email blasts...

*Mike Pechner's SnowCast!
Boarders and skiers are attracted to at least two things in the
Sierra: a decent pack and new freshies.  After more than a week of
dry weather it appears a change in the dry pattern could happen as
early as Monday of next week.  The latest computer forecast models
bring a cold storm from Alaska with light dry powder to the resorts
on Monday.  With an excellent base, dry powder on top is heaven for
riders and skiers.  Until then, sunny skies thru Saturday with
colder temperatures and gusty winds over the ridges.  Highs will
be in the low 30's with lows 5 to 15.  Clouds will increase Sunday
with snow likely Monday.  Look for packed powder conditions to
continue until then.

*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 Ticket to Northstar-at-Tahoe/Sierra-at-Tahoe!

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*Let's go Sliding on the Cheap!

*Bear Valley
Winter Explosion -- Event Dates: January 20th
Sign up the day of the Torchlight Parade in the Main Office

Entry Fees:  FREE!  (SOTC Likes!)

Bear Valley's Winter Explosion is an evening full of FUN!  Once the
lifts stop turning for the day, come relax in the day lodge!  Enjoy
movie & games in the Sunroom for the kids and live music from
Electric Zowie in the Saloon starting at 4:30p.  Torchlight Parade
& Fireworks at dusk and "Surf & Turf" themed dinner will follow
(pricing for dinner coming soon!!).

How about a cheap lift ticket to go with that FREE event?

Check out Safeway & Sports Basement for discounted Bear Valley
Tickets.  Safeway: $13, Sports Basement $12.00 off.  check
http://www.bearvalley.com/

*Heavenly
As if 4,800 acres isn't enough....  California's biggest resort
keeps getting better.  If you haven't been to Heavenly yet this
season, make sure to check out the new Olympic Express detachable-quad
chairlift.  It provides high-speed access to Olympic Downhill, three
new trails and Nevada Woods, home to some of the best tree skiing
in North America.  Olympic Express also gives (our sliders) accessing
the resort from Heavenly's Stagecoach or Boulder Lodge a quicker
route to Dipper Express, Comet Express and East Peak Lodge..

Need a lift ticket discount to go with the Olympic Express?

Discount Heavenly Lift Tickets at Lucky/Save Mart!  With the season
pass special having passed deadline, your best discount available
on a Heavenly tickets.
http://www.skiheavenly.com/tickets_rentals/savemart/

*Kirkwood
Purchase Kirkwood tickets at Sports Basement for $55.00!
Boasting the largest base depth in Lake Tahoe, Kirkwood is now
taking advantage of its three New High Angle Grooming Snowcats
purchased this summer to flatten its entire upper mountain.  Guests
can expect smooth corduroy off of Chairs 4, 6 and 10 in addition
to over 28 groomed runs on the lower mountain.  Kirkwood's grooming
crews have also been busy this week putting the finishing touches
on the resort's halfpipe, Skier/Boarder X Course and three existing
terrain parks.  In addition, Kirkwood's Cross Country Ski and
Snowshoe center is now 100% open with over 80km of groomed trails
(including a few dog friendly options for the four-legged member
of the family) along with a Full Moon Trek taking place Saturday,
Jan. 19th.

Other Weekend Events: Expedition: Kirkwood Women's Snowboard Clinic
1/19 209.258.7360 Expedition: Kirkwood Women's Ski Clinic 1/19
209.258.7360 Expedition: Kirkwood Telemark Clinic 1/20 209.258.7360

Live Music at the Wall Bar 1/19 "5 O'Clock Charlie"
Live Music at Bub's Pub 1/20  "Deep Fryed Mojo"
Kirkwood Cup Freeride Series 1/20
Last Minute Lodging Deals  209.258.7000
http://www.kirkwood.com/

*Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe
The CHUTES are open at Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe.
Hey Boarders!  Mt. Rose has two terrain parks open: Doubledown and
Badlands.  Why ski or ride Mt. Rose?  It has a huge base of season
pass-holders, most from Reno.  Skiers and riders are courteous and
well mannered, not to mention skilled and knowledgeable about the
mountain. Offers both beginner and advanced terrain.  Plenty of
mid-week deals, and Ski & Stay from Reno beginning at $69.00.
http://www.skirose.com/

*Sierra-at-Tahoe
Are you looking for a quick getaway ski resort with plenty of
vertical?  Sierra-at-Tahoe, on Highway 50 offers Bay Area and
Sacramento skiers and riders a fast commuter if you're looking to
fulfill that day fix.

Save on Sierra Tickets?  3 Pak - Ski or ride for as low as $45 per
day when you purchase Sierra Resort's 3-pak for $135.  The 3-pak
lift ticket is valid for any three days of the season, including
holiday dates, and dates do not need to be consecutive.  3-pak lift
tickets are non-transferable.

*Northstar-at-Tahoe -- Superpipe Now Open!
The 420 foot Superpipe was freshly cut and just opened
for the season this Monday.  Come check out the 18+ foot walls for
all your gravity defying needs!  All 83 ski trails are open and
Northstar has 16 lifts turning with access to 2,280 vertical feet
of beginner, intermediate, and advanced terrain.

The Quad Pak can save you and your family big bucks.  You're skiing
or riding for less than $58.00 per day.  http://www.northstarattahoe.com/

*Diamond Peak -- Learn To Ski and Ride Week
Learn to ski or snowboard for just $25!  Specifically designed for
first time beginners, the package includes a beginner lift ticket,
a one hour and 45 minute group lesson and rental equipment.

This special offer is valid for everyone ages 7 and up, from January
14th - January 18th.  Lessons start at 10am and 2pm.  The regular
price of this first time beginner package is $74 - you'll save $50!
Hurry!  http://www.diamondpeak.com/

*Sugar Bowl -- Purchase Sugar Bowl Tickets For $52 at Sports Basement!
Wow!  Sugar Bowl's midweek pass is now just $279.00.  If you can
ski or ride midweek, it's paid for in five days.  For Bay Area
skiers and riders, Sugar Bowl is another of our "Day Getaway"
recommendations, for the fast commuter up and back.
http://www.sugarbowl.com/

*Squaw Valley USA
Purchase Squaw Valley tickets at Sports Basement! 
18 Ways To SAVE at Squaw!  If you missed our email blast on all
these great deals, check it out on the website at
http://www.slidingonthecheap.com

Squaw Valley offers a number of Ski & Stay, including ski and stay
free packages.  There's tons of lodging at the base of the mountain
as well.  http://www.squawvacations.com/packages

*Alpine Meadows -- Purchase at Sports Basement for $49.00!

*Homewood Mountain Resort
With 100 days remaining in the season, and tons of snow at Homewood,
still a good time to purchase a Homewood season pass.

FULL SEASON PASSES
Adult Full (19-61)  $499  $599 
Teen (13-18)        $199  $249 
Senior  Full (62+)  $199  $299 
Youth (5-12)        $ 99  $149 
Child (4 & under)** Free  Free  

MIDWEEK PASSES
Adult Midweek*      $299  $399  

FAMILY PASSES ***
Family of 4 (kids 18 & under)  $1,100  $1,300
http://www.skihomewood.com/

*Boreal
Sign up for Boreal's iRIDE rewards card today, sliders.  Buy an
adult all day lift ticket at Boreal on any 2 days during the 2007/2008
season and receive your 3rd day free.  (Your 2 days do not have to
be consecutive.  Any 2 days, gets you a day on the mountain for
free.)

*Soda Springs
Planet Kids open daily.  Designed for children 10 and under.
Includes: Magic carpet, tubing, sledding and miniature snowmobiles!
Adults Lift Tickets: $25.00.  http://www.skisodasprings.com/

Kevin Tinto + Crew
Editor-in-Chief

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Bear Valley eNews -January 15th, 2008

Bear Valley eClub News
January 15, 2007

fireworksMartin Luther King Holiday Kicks Off Weekend Festivities

There's no shortage of activities this weekend to keep your family on the snow! From Safety Awareness, to Giant Slalom Races to a mesmerizing torchlight parade, there'ssomething for everyone in the family!Safety Awarness

SAFETY AWARNESS WEEK
National Safety Awareness Week (January 19th - 25th) features week long activities on snow safety. Bear Valley Ski Patrol is currently offering Avalanche Beacon training, and will culminate in a beacon finding contest over the weekend. Our mountain operations are hard at work building sculptures highlighting the Skier's Responsibility Code and you'll get to vote for your favorite scene! Stop by our Patrol booth located at the day lodge from 11a-4p on Saturday (Jan. 19th), or until noon on Sunday (Jan. 20th) to cast your vote. Winner will be announced Sunday evening. Saturday will also offer up a Scavenger Hunt with a chance for some sweet BV swag - just swing by the Patrol booth for details!! Once the slopes close on Sunday, we'll have a Safety Game Show for the kids in the Sunroom.

AT&T GS RACE
This family fun race is open to all ages and abilities on Saturday, January 19th. Using Nastar Standards, come out and test your times against other Bear Valley skiers &snowboarders, and don't forget the raffle after the race! More Details>

PROGESSION SESSION
This FREE terrain park clinic is open to all ages and skiers/boarders who are at least an adv. beginner. Meet at the top of Cub Park for a chance to fine-tune your skills or even learn some new ones! More Details>

WINTER EXPLOSION
Once the sun goes down, we'll light up the sky! Bear Valley's Winter Explosion will keep your Apres-Ski hours full of fun! When the lifts stop turning we'll entertain the kids in the Sunroom with a Safety Game Show & movie, while you relax in the Monte Wolfe Saloon to the groovin' tunes of Electric Zowie.

Then get ready for the Torchlight Parade down Porrdige Bowl. Whether you participate in the parade or watch from the Sun Deck - you won't want to miss it! Be dazzled by our Fireworks Display following the Parade, and join us for a "Surf & Turf" dinner in the Hungry Bear Food Court. More Details>


Join Bear Valley's all new Rental Elite ClubRental Elite Club

Introducing Bear Valley's all new Rental Elite Club - save time by reserving your gear before you get to the slopes! Limited to the first 100 people, sign-up at the resort the next time you rent equipment, and get express rentals for the rest of the season! Not only will you be able to bypass rental lines, but you can pre-purchase your lift tickets, get overnight storage for multi-day rentals and free all day ski check!


Get First Tracks This Sunday

Join Martin, Bear Valley's new CEO for a guided tour of the mountain and get First Tracks for the day. For only $20 (must have a valid lift ticket) be one of the first riders on the mountain at 7:30. Advanced reservations are required and space is limited. Sign up now online, or call our Main Office - (209) 753-2301. More Details>


What's New

• AT&T GS Race
January 19th, Bear Valley

Safety Awareness Week
January 19th - 25th, Bear Valley

First Tracks
January 20th

Progression Session
January 20th, Bear Valley

Winter Explosion
January 20th, Bear Valley

BV Sessions Slope Style
February 2nd, Bear Valley

Guitar Hero Karaoke
Every Friday,
Upper Crust Pizza
Bear Valley

Rental Elite Club
Be one of the first 100 to sign up for Bear's all new Rental Elite Club and reserve your gear before you head to the slopes!

 

 

2 for 1 Hot Waxes Every Sunday!

Stay Informed

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Daily Snow Report

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Sunday Bus Trips... Relax and Leave the Driving to Us!
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