Sliding on the Cheap! Alert! Kirkwood Super Powder Bowl! 3 For 3 Season Pass Deal, Kirkwood Cup, Stay & Ski Deals!

Hello Sliders! 

 

Sometimes, we just can't get all the great deals out
in the weekly newsletter and given the awesome powder conditions
we don't want you to miss out!  Kirkwood is the Alps
in California, with fantastic terrain and unmatched powder
conditions. We love Kirkwood...so will you! 
 
Have you ever wondered how someone becomes a ski bum?
How about 230 inches of light, dry powder in the month of January
alone with two separate storms producing over 8 FEET!
Kirkwood is sitting on the most snow in the Lake Tahoe region.

It's time to party! From Feb. 2nd to Feb. 5th, Kirkwood will be
hosting daily Mardi Gras events along with a Super Bowl Party at
Bub's Pub on Sunday, Feb. 3rd. And don't forget the Kirkwood Cup
Series is in full swing with a halfpipe event taking place this
Sunday, Feb. 3rd. Get out to the "Wood this Weekend" and let
loose your inner ski bum! Purchase Lift Tickets online at
www.kirkwood.com and save $5 per ticket!

 

3 FOR 3 - Buy a Season Pass Today and Get
The Deepest Three Months of the Season for only $300*!

 

Mother Nature has produced with over 300 inches already on the
ground and the forecasts continuing to call for additional snowfall.
Don't miss out on the next 300 inches!
You can purchase an Adult Season Pass for the last
3 months of our 35th Anniversary Season (Feb/Mar/Apr) for only $300*.
Come celebrate 35 years of epic conditions at Kirkwood!
*Pass not valid 2/16 or 2/17/08. Other pricing available for
Juniors, Seniors and Children.

 

Expedition: Kirkwood is "Going Deep" with its Burton LTR
Powder Clinic and Intro to Backcountry Courses this Weekend

 

Join the Expedition: Kirkwood guides this weekend for another
Burton LTR Powder Clinic this Saturday, Feb. 2nd.
Kirkwood is one of only two resorts nationwide to offer this
exclusive program from Burton designed to capture the euphoria
of riding powder! This program will give you the insider's
perspective on powder-specific equipment, where/how to find
the powder stashes and teach you the skills and abilities
necessary to feel confident in the deep stuff. For those wanting
to explore beyond the boundaries of the resort, sign up for Expedition:
Kirkwood's Two Day Intro to Backcountry Course this Saturday,
Feb 2nd and Sunday, Feb. 3rd. Lodging packages are still available.
For more information, contact expedition@kirkwood.com or call 209.258.7360.

 

Stay and Ski/Ride Free Midweek for only $95 Per Person!
See what it's like to have a mountain all to yourself!
Take advantage of Kirkwood's midweek Stay & Ski/Ride Free offer
and enjoy a winter getaway in the serenity of the Sierras.
Stay a minimum of two nights Sunday through Wednesday and
receive FREE lift tickets. Rates start as low as $95* per person/per night.
Restrictions apply. Call 209.258.7293 to learn more.

 

*Rates based on per person/per night with double occupancy.
Not valid during holiday periods, (12/21/07 - 1/05/08, 1/18/08
 - 1/20/08, 2/15/08 - 2/23/08). Not valid with any other offers,
or existing reservations. Availability is limited.

 

KIRKWOOD VALENTINES DAY PACKAGE: $299*
The perfect romantic getaway! Join us at Kirkwood for
Valentine’s Day where you can stay, play, and dine for
only $299. Stay slope-side and enjoy a romantic evening at
Kirkwood’s fine dine restaurant, “Off The Wall Bar”.
Spend your day skiing or riding the only Heart Chute in
the world!

 

Kirkwood’s Heart Chute is one of the most advanced runs at
Kirkwood and is actually shaped like a heart.
This run is for experts only, so if this run isn't for you,
you and your sweetheart can find plenty of other terrain to
fit your fancy. You can also trade in your lift tickets for a
special Cross Country/Snowshoe package that includes tickets and rentals.
Availability is limited. Call Kirkwood Lodging Today 800.967.7500!

 

*Rate based on a one night stay in a hotel room, two entrees
and desserts from “Off The Wall Bar” and two full-day lift tickets,
or Cross Country/Snowshoe rentals and tickets for 2/14/08.
Restrictions apply and availability is limited. Package does
not include taxes, alcohol, gratuity or surcharges.

 

Above the rest, our world-class Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Center
is in full operation with over 80km of groomed trails available
daily with breathtaking views of the High Sierra. Trail Maps,
Rentals, Lessons and Retail Shopping are available at the Cross Country
Center located on Highway 88 next to the Kirkwood Inn. Upgrade your
season pass to include the Cross Country and Snowshoe Center for only $59!
Call the center at 209-258-7248 for more info.

 

Join Eight time World Master Champion and winner of the Great
American Ski Chase Debbi Waldear for a Ski Skate Clinic on
Sunday, Feb. 10th. Her recent experience working with the
US Ski Team coaches gave her the cutting edge on newer,
more natural methods of skating. The clinic is about improving
on skills and learning the natural more centered way of skating.
Skating techniques have been revolutionized in the past few years.
Join a clinic to learn all about the transformation of the body
position and the use of energy. For more information,
please contact Kirkwood�s Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Center at
209.258.7248.

 

Make it a great Sliding Super Bowl!  It will be one of the best

powder skiing and riding weekends in years.  Ski and/or Ride deep

powder, then settle back and enjoy the game! 

 

Kevin Tinto + Crew
slidingonthecheap.com

 

 

 

 

Special Alert - February 1, 2008

February 1, 2008	Tickets | Lodging | Conditions | Events | Buy Online | Deals | Contact Us | View as Web Page

The following press release was provided to Bear Valley Mountain Resort by the San Andreas CHP office. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2008 CHP San Andreas Area to assist Caltrans at Chain Controls on SR-4. The California Highway Patrol San Andreas Area will assist Caltrans at Chain Controls on SR-4 this Superbowl Weekend. “The CHP would like to remind everyone Chains are required to be carried in ALL vehicles in Chain Control Areas and the maximum speed in Chain Control Areas is 25 MPH.” Officer Jaime Castillo stated. “Chain Controls will be vigorously enforced. Last weekend the San Andreas Area assisted in Chain Controls and as a result, there were no reports of “spinouts” in the Chain Control Areas. Tire Traction Devices do work; the law is there for a reason.” There is another cold winter storm coming in this weekend to the Mother Lode and the location of Chain Controls and times will be based on current weather and roadway conditions. Frequently asked questions and answers regarding Chain Controls can be found on Caltrans’ website at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/traffops/trucks/ops-guide/chains.html To obtain current roadway conditions call 1-800-GAS-ROAD (1-800-427-7623) Contact: San Andreas CHP 749 Mountain Ranch Rd San Andreas CA 95249 (209) 754-3541 • First Tracks February 2nd, Bear Valley • BV Sessions Slope Style February 2nd, Bear Valley • Telemark Festival February 8-10, Bear Valley • AT&T GS Race February 16th, Bear Valley • Winter Explosion February 16th, Bear Valley • Crab Feed February 17th Benefits Bear Valley Music Fest $25 - Tickets at General Store • Sick & Twisted Slopestyle February 23rd, Bear Valley

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Bear Valley eNews -January 31st, 2008

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Epic January With over 140" of new snow in January, there have been no shortage of epic powder days!! Folks have traveled across the globe to enjoy the snow at Bear Valley and this is what winter is all about! And if you haven't had a chance to enjoy all that cherry-cherry pow-pow, you won't want to miss this weekend. There's more snow in the forecast, guaranteeing fresh lines across the mountain. Where's your powder stash?   First Tracks Ever wonder who makes those early morning tracks you see from the parking lot? It could be you! Be one of the first on the mountain this Saturday with our all new First Tracks program. With 12 feet of snow in January, conditions are better than ever!! This is your chance to hit the slopes early... For only $20 (plus a valid lift ticket) get a guided tour of some of Bear Valley's secret stashes wit our CEO, Martin Wegenstein. Space is limited and advanced reservations are required. Get more details and find out how to get your spot now! BV Sessions Slope Style Comp Head to the slopes this Saturday, February 2nd for our first BV Sessions Slope Style Comp of the season. We're offering up a $1500 purse for the Open Division, and lots of sweet swag to give away for the Amateur Division. Helmets are required for this event and if you're under 18, you need a parent's release. Registration will be open from 9:30a - 10:30a at our slope-side Special Events Shack. Get more details>   12th Annual Telemark Festival The 12th Annual Bear Valley Telemark Ski Festival is returning to Central Sierra Nevada this February 8-10, 2008.  This unique festival attracts freeheel skiers from around the globe who flock to the small alpine village of Bear Valley for educational clinics, equipment demos, races, backcountry skiing, and banquets.  It doesn't matter if you are new to telemark skiing or have been executing this stylish turn for years, the Bear Valley Telemark Festival offers a wide range of activities to challenge and satisfy all attendees. Get more details>   • First Tracks February 2nd, Bear Valley • BV Sessions Slope Style February 2nd, Bear Valley • Telemark Festival February 8-10, Bear Valley • AT&T GS Race February 16th, Bear Valley • Winter Explosion February 16th, Bear Valley • Crab Feed February 17th Benefits Bear Valley Music Fest $25 - Tickets at General Store • Sick & Twisted Slopestyle February 23rd, Bear Valley

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Sliding on the Cheap! $42 Cal Neva Rooms, Super Bowl, Powder Edition! Clinics, Lessons, Deals, More!

Hello Sliders! 

Wow!  That's all we can say, with another four feet of fresh powder
dropping the last couple of days, Tahoe skiing and riding is
absolutely off the hook!  Now is your chance, dear sliders, to take
the big plunge and learn how to drop into one of those tree-lined
powder-filled bowls, and find out WHAT you've been missing.  That's
why we're calling this our Powder Edition, cause we know
you might need some coaching.  No problem dear sliders, we've listed
some of our favorite clinics and camps, including those specific
to women and seniors!  Mike Pechner gave us the best news yet,

when he says the big storms are going to clear, just in time for

our Friday Night Mountain Commute.

Check Mike's SnowCast below. 

Deals you ask?  Hey, you're talking about SOTC!  We've got $42.00

Super Bowl Room Night Special at Cal Neva,  FREE
lessons for you at Northstar-at-Tahoe, FREE senior clinics at
Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, $50 Clinics at Sugar Bowl, if you have a season
Pass and more!  First time beginner?  Check out our Sierra-at-Tahoe
50% Learn to Ski/Ride package With Orchard Supply and February 3rd
is one of Squaw's $35.00 Learn to Ski/Ride Specials.

More, you ask?  Yes!  $15.00 Lift tickets at Boreal, 10% off at
Sports Basement, Adventure Clinics at Kirkwood and Heavenly, 5 Day
Super Clinic at Squaw Valley and more!

*1/2 Price Learn to Ski/Ride at Sierra-at-Tahoe With Orchard Supply Hardware
With any purchase of $25 or more at greater Sacramento Orchard
Supply Hardware stores, you receive a 50% off an Adult Learn to Ski
or Snowboard package at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort while supplies last.
Restrictions apply*.  For a list of participating Orchard Supply
Hardware stores, go to slidingonthecheap.com and click on the OSH
logo.  *Coupon valid Monday - Friday, non holiday.  Includes 2.5
hour lesson, limited lift access and rentals.  Valid thru Winter
07/08 season close, excluding January 19-20 and February 16-17

Discount Sierra-at-Tahoe Tickets @ Any Mountain
Purchase Sierra Tickets at Any Mountain Kiosk.  Adults - $54/Day;
Kids - $16/Day.  Purchase an Adult 1-day lift ticket card at a Bay
Area Any Mountain stores and save!  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.

Available at all Bay Area Any Mountain Stores (San Jose, Dublin,
Berkeley, Redwood City, Corte Madera and Concord).

*$15 Boreal Tickets for SOTC Readers!
For the next TWO Fridays 2/1/08, 2/8/08 -- a special SLIDING ON THE
CHEAP offer for our readers from Boreal.

Print the first page of your (coveted SOTC) newsletter and bring
it to any (Boreal) ticket window and receive a $15 lift ticket* one
ticket per customer only!  http://www.rideboreal.com/

*Sports Basement!
SOTC discount?  (excluding lift tickets, dear sliders) 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/

 

*$42.00 Rooms @ Cal Neva!  Super Bowl Sunday for SOTC readers!

That's right. Come up to Lake Tahoe and enjoy record powder,

you can stay Saturday night at Cal Neva for $75.00, then,

slide all day Sunday and stay over at Cal Neva, enjoy their

Super Bowl Extravaganza which includes$1.00 Beers, casino

specials and plenty of great game-time appetizers for $42.00!

Ask for the $42.00 SUPER BOWL SUNDAY night special!

www.calneva.com or call 1 800 CAL NEVA

*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:

*The Tahoe Biltmore Hotel & Casino
>From $49.00!  Great price, includes breakfast.  Make sure to ask
for the SLIDING ON THE CHEAP special.  http://www.tahoebiltmore.com/
($49 midweek, $79 weekends)

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

*Ground Zero Boardshop
Are you looking for gear and live in the Sacramento area?  30% OFF!
MUST ask for the SLIDING ON THE CHEAP discount.
http://www.groundzeroboardshop.net/

*Don't Say, "How Did I Manage To Miss That?"
With this kind of season, it's easy to look back in the spring and
wonder if you really needed to sharpen that lawn mower blade in
February, when you (should) have been enjoying conditions we haven't
seen in years.  So, instead of making that trip to Home Depot for
lawn seed and mulch this weekend, how about...

Skiing THE CHUTES!  @ Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe
Riding Mott Canyon @ Heavenly
Sliding Lookout Mountain @ Northstar-at-Tahoe
Dropping into Wolverine Bowl @ Alpine Meadows
Blasting waist-deep powder on Granite Chief @ Squaw Valley USA
ANYTHING off Chair Six @ Kirkwood

Hot, Hot!  Hot!

*Learn to Ski & Ride Days Only at Squaw $35 Beginner Packages  --
On February 3 2008, Squaw will be holding its own Learn to Ski and
Ride Days.  First-time skiers and riders are eligible for $35
beginner packages that include lift ticket, lesson, and equipment
rentals.  http://www.squaw.com

*Mini Pass @ Diamond Peak
With great snow right down to lake level, resorts like Diamond Peak
and Homewood are having record years, and for good reason.  Great
value, close to Incline Village and Tahoe City, hidden away from the
weather.  Want a deal?

Diamond Peak Mini Pass!  Ski as little as $31.00 a day when you
purchase a 7 day mini pass.  2,3,5,7 day mini pass available.
http://www.diamondpeak.com/

 

*Powder Clinics Galore From Northstar and Sierra-at-Tahoe!

http://www.slidingonthecheap.com/nspromo.shtml

*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!

If you are keeping count, and WE are,  snow beginning this
afternoon will be the 17th  day of snowfall this month in the High
Sierra.  February will start off with more snow but it now looks like
the weekend storm will be the last for a while with sunny skies and
epic conditions greeting boarders and skiers all of next week.  The
next opportunity for more snow is the following weekend.  Resorts
picked up anywhere from 12 to 24" in the last storm with an additional
1o to 20" possible tonight and Friday. The National Weather Service HAS
ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING for the SIERRA for the incoming storm. 
Snow should end just in time for the trip up to the mountains tomorrow
night. Snow returns late Saturday through Sunday with additional 1 to 2
feet of new freshies.

Mike Pechner

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*Let's go Sliding on the Cheap!

*Squaw Valley USA
Squaw Valley 5 Day Clinic!  Next to Apple Computer Stock, it's the
best investment you can make, if you want jaws to drop as you fly
by on the steepest terrain, making it all look easy!

February 4-8, Mon-Fri - Explore Squaw Valley's awesome terrain while
honing your skills with top instructors.  The Advanced Skiing Clinic
emphasizes technical skiing at the highest level.  Taught by Squaw
Valley USA's top instructors, the "ASC" features full days of skiing
with small, well-matched groups.  Off-slope workshops in ski technique
and equipment compliment your time on skis.  The daily program is
tailored to meet each participants needs, utilizing innovative ski
techniques and video feedback.  http://www.squaw.com/winter/ssasc.html

*Alpine Meadows
The big resorts shine with deep powder, and Alpine Meadows, with
its monster cornices and long groomers is in top form.  We like
it because it has one of the best walk-up lift ticket prices at
just $58 non holiday.

24-hr Snow Total: 24-35"  Storm Snow Total: 40-55"  
Current Snow Conditions: POWDER 
Tip O' The Day: Say thanks to patrol for keeping this mountain open!

Park & Pipe Report: Kangaroo: 16' dance floor box; 24' down rail;
32' flat rail; 24' flat down box; 20' jump; 30' jump; 24' flat box;
40' jump; 32' down box; 5' tree jump
http://www.skialpine.com

*Boreal
Boreal is (one of) the closest and easiest resort to access from
all parts of Northern California and Reno, Nevada.  Conveniently
located off Interstate 80, take the Boreal/Castle Peak Exit and
you are in the parking lot.  That's especially true during this
(massive) winter, with chain controls often the norm.  (Not that
we're complaining...give us the daily dose of monster powder.)

Ride Boreal POWDER for just $15.00!
For the next two Fridays 2/1/08, 2/8/08 -- a special SLIDING ON THE
CHEAP offer for our readers from Boreal.

Print the first page of your (coveted SOTC) newsletter and bring
it to any (Boreal) ticket window and receive a $15 lift ticket* one
ticket per customer only!  http://www.rideboreal.com/

Plan to Night ski or ride at Boreal?  Purchase a pair of our Vertical
"Underworld" Speed Freaks with clear lenses, designed specifically
for night sliding!  http://stores.ebay.com/slidingonthecheap

*Heavenly
Heavenly received an additional 6 inches of Fresh Power since
yesterday.  That measures out to 45-61 inches over the last 7 days!
(That's 114-155 cm for our European Sliders.) Heavenly is operating
up to 28 lifts, with skiing and riding on 4800 acres.

Three-day Women's Adventure Programs February 4-6, 2008 Everything
the one-day women's clinic has, plus 3 one-day lunch vouchers!
Class sizes are limited to a maximum of five creating a friendly,
casual atmosphere, all day long.  Reservations are required.  Make
reservation at: 1-800-HEAVENLY.  Price: $545 (with lift ticket) /
$380 (without lift ticket)

*Kirkwood
With Over 7 feet this week, Kirkwood surpasses 300" for the season!
Kirkwood is now showcasing its high angle grooming capabilities and
halfpipe/terrain parks.  The Timber Creek Base Area, recently named
"Top Ten Places to Learn to Ski" by USA Today, offers some of the
best conditions for beginner skiers and snowboarders along with
convenient facilities for lessons and rentals.

Learn to Ride Powder @ Kirkwood!  LTR Powder programs are full day
clinics that teach you the skills and techniques of cutting fresh
powder turns.  Learn about: right equipment, control and ability,
where to find the best powder on the mountain and know when the
best powder falls, and cut the lift line!  All participants will
have access to Burton's "Fish" board, the most progressive gear in
snowboarding.  LTR Powder is intended for smaller groups.  Contact:
209.258.7360.

Dates: February 2nd, February 16th
Cost: $160 per session (lift ticket included); $130 with a valid
season pass
Meet: At the Expedition Headquarters in the Village

*Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe
Silver Ski Clinics - FREE!
Designed for wiser, more experienced sliders ages 50 and older, who
are at a skill level of intermediate to advanced, and are interested
in the new movement patterns used with shaped skis, and/or improving
their skiing techniques.

Clinics are conducted by Senior Instructors.  Participants will
leave with new skills, new acquaintances and an appreciation of the
mountain.

Contact Rusty Crook, Senior Program Director at (775) 849-0704 for
more information.

Meets Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays*
December 17- March 28 
Continental Breakfast (meet at Timbers)
8:30-9:30am

On Mountain Training 9:30-11:30am
Participants must have a lift ticket or value pass.
Program does not meet during holiday periods

*Sierra-at-Tahoe
Wow!  Tons of powder, and Sierra still has their Sunday-Friday
season pass on sale for $219.00.

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
Northstar Offers FREE Lessons to Intermediate and Above.  Here's
your chance to learn to ski or ride Powder, SOTC style.  Meet at
the top of the Comstock Express Chairlift for a free 2 hour 15
minute lesson.  Offered from 1:30 - 3:45 p.m.  Monday through Friday
January 22 - February 15, 2008; February 25 - March 17, 2008; March
31 - End of Season.  Subject to availability.

*Any Mountain Stores Offer Northstar-at-Tahoe Discount
Purchase a 2 out of 3 day direct to lift adult or child ticket at
Any Mountain and save!  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.  Valid any day throughout the 2007-08 season.
Cost: Ages 13 - 69: $119; Ages 5 - 12: $36

Available at all Bay Area Any Mountain Stores (San Jose, Dublin,
Berkeley, Redwood City, Corte Madera and Concord).  Just about
everyone has a parent predicament ticket...but it's hard to beat
Northstar for not only having a great priced share ticket, but also
having the most family friendly resort in the High Sierra.

*Diamond Peak
LEARN TO SKI/RIDE POWDER WITH YOUR FAMILY!  Family and Friends
Privates at Diamond Peak - (Cheap) way to take a private lesson
with your family or friends!  Semi-private lessons (2-5 people of
similar ability).  9-10am $100; 9-11am $215; One hour $120; Two
hours $230; Three hours $300; Four hours $400; Six hours $475

Mini Pass - Ski as little as $31.00 a day when you purchase a 7 day
mini pass.  2,3,5,7 day mini pass available.  http://www.diamondpeak.com

*Sugar Bowl! 
Ultimate Ski Adventure - Take Your Skiing & Riding To The Next Level!
Sugar Bowls Mountain Sports Learning Center (MSLC) would like to
invite all snow riders from intermediate cruisers to Expert Extreme
to come on the Ultimate Ski Adventure (USA).  For twelve Saturdays,
come explore Sugar Bowls three peaks for three hours, guided by
members of the MSLC coaching staff.  Along the way of this ski
adventure, you will get valuable tips to improver your skiing.  The
tradition of USA has formed many new friendships over the seasons
and support for improvements in ones riding.  Above all, it is a
wonderful and fun way to ski at Sugar Bowl.

The Ultimate Ski Adventure Starts December 29 2007 and concludes
March 22 2008.  USA is for Intermediate to Advance Snow Riders.
The Adventure is a $450.00 option on your 2007/ 2008 season pass
for all twelve weeks.  If it is a problem to make all the weeks,
season pass holders may take part in the fun $50.00 Per Day.  Please
contact MSLC by phone: 530-426-6772 or email to make reservations.

Now is the time to take that powder lesson, or sign-up for that
multi-day clinic!  An investment in your powder, and tree skiing
or riding skills will pay massive dividends, when on a busy holiday,
you and your buds can slip off the packed groom and blast through
waist deep powder like you'd been doing it all your life.

Kevin Tinto +  Crew
Editor-in-Chief