*Northstar-at-Tahoe
Spring Quad Pak! Ski or ride Northstar Resort anytime with the
Young Adult Spring Quad Ticket Pak (age 13-22) for less than $39
per day. A savings of $25 per day! Includes four anytime lift
tickets throughout the 2007-08 season. Pak is non-transferable
(limited to the name on the pak) and limited to one ticket per day.
Adult, Child, Senior and Super Senior pricing also available.
http://www.northstarattahoe.com/ *Sugar Bowl
Free Admission: how about free gear with that burger? Actually,
it's rental gear and lessons FREEBIE with the purchase of a lift
ticket. We love this!
What if when you purchased a lift ticket it included everything you
needed? So you not only got a lift ticket but your gear and a
lesson as well? Guess what, now's your chance! Midweek throughout
the month of March for the price of a daily adult lift ticket you
now get free gear rental and a 2-hour group lesson. Families with
kids save even more! Also includes our all day Sugar Bears, Base
Camp and Summit Adventure Camp for the $60 price as well. That's
a $50 savings! Are you a member of our Core program? If so it's
only $50 for any of our kids programs for the entire day, which
represents a $60 savings!!! The program is available at Mt. Judah
portal only and the lesson's good for any ability level of skier
or snowboarder!
http://www.sugarbowl.com *SOTC Reader Challenge!
We've got the whole CREW working to the bone digging up great values
for our favorite resorts, but we need your help! Email a GREAT
deal that we don't have listed, and if we PUBLISH it on the SOTC
Newsletter, you'll get a FREE pair of Vertical Sunglasses! The
deals that don't make the newsletter will be posted via the website,
making you part of the (esteemed) SOTC crew! Send to
kwtinto@aol.com with header SOTC READER DEAL!
*SOTC Reader Deals!
Mike R says check out Liftopia.com. This website had a special for
Diamond Peak in Incline Village, NV (north Lake Tahoe) for $10.00
lift tickets the next 3 Mondays, March 24,31, and April 7. Tickets
have to be bought through the Liftopia website (at least a day in
advance), are not refundable, and the specials can change at any
time. Mike wins Free Verticals!
Tahoe Women's Services Ski Day - March 30, 2008
"Every 9 seconds a women is abused in the US."
Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort has set aside Sunday, March 30, as a
benefit day for Tahoe Women's Services. Purchase a $25 lift ticket
Tahoe Women's Services and 100% of proceeds go directly to Tahoe
Women's Services. Tickets must be pre-purchased. Discounted
tickets will not be sold at the resort. For more information on
domestic violence visit: TahoeWomenServices.org
Julie wins Free Verticals!
Thanks SOTC Readers! Send more!
*Tahoe Biltmore Casino & Hotel!
Midweek Slider rate of $69.00, $109 weekends.
http://www.tahoebiltmore.com/ *Sports Basement!
THEY'VE GOT RENTAL GEAR TOO! 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/ *Skiing for Schools!
The proceeds from your lift ticket purchase go directly to the
Excellence in Education Foundation, which provides enhanced educational
opportunities for our local students
Sat., Mar. 22, Sugar Bowl: Ski for Schools Day.
Special pre-purchased lift tickets are only $25 per person. Limited
quantity of tickets available, Mar. 10-21, on a first come, first
serve basis at all Porter's locations (Truckee, Tahoe City, Incline
Village).
http://www.porterstahoe.com/ Tuesday, April 1, Alpine Meadows Community Benefit Day. A special,
$29 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.
Wednesday, April 2, Homewood Mountain Resort Community Benefit Day.
A special, $29 lift ticket will be available at Homewood this day.
A portion of the proceeds goes to Excellence in Education. Call
Homewood, 530-525-2992 for details. 530-550-7984 or visit
http://www.exined.org/ *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! 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!
Temperatures warmed up a few degrees into the upper 40's and low
50's under partly cloudy skies. A weak weather system from the
Pacific Northwest could produced a few inches of snow above 6000 ft.
tonight with much cooler temperatures today. Skies clear
tomorrow with gusty NW winds and highs in the 30's and low 40's.
Warmer weather unfolds Friday and Saturday. Skies turn partly
cloudy on Easter Sunday. Beyond that, the forecast models offer
different solutions for next weeks weather. Longer range models
show a major storm at the end of the Month!
*Free Swag For Our Readers!
Do you see your email address below? If so, send a note to
kwtinto@aol.com to claim your lift ticket! Note: You MUST be
receiving our newsletter to win swag!
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http://www.doublewhammypass.com/ *Let's go Sliding on the Cheap!
*Kirkwood
SEASON PASS SALE - BUY ONLINE FOR $229! Ride the rest of the season
for only $229! Take advantage of Kirkwood's SPRING FOWARD Pass
Sale online today. Ski/Ride Kirkwood until the end of April for
only $229.
KIRKWOOD JAMMIN' - MARCH 29TH & 30TH
The King of all Spring Festivals, join Kirkwood for two days of
pond skimming, costumes, contests, giveaways and more! This annual
event is always a crowd pleaser and this season will be no different
with Kirkwood celebrating 35 years of epic conditions. Highlights
for the weekend will include:
-Pond Skimming
-Snow Volleyball
-Kirkwood Cup Banked Slalom
-Live Music
-Interactive Percussionist Scott Monroe
-Costumes, Contests & Giveaways
Catch all the details at
http://www.kirkwood.com *Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe
Fridays & Saturdays in March! With longer days, you now get more
bang for your buck at Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe. The following lifts
will be open until 5:00pm Fri-Sat: Northwest Magnum 6, Blazing Zephyr 6
http://www.skirose.com/ *Sierra-at-Tahoe
The Double Whammy season pass gives you all season access to two
of the finest resorts in Lake Tahoe, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort and
their sister resort, Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort. Purchase the 2008.09
Double Whammy season pass now and ski/ride from March 24 through
the end of the 2007.08 season for FREE! Don't wait, dear sliders,
the prices increase after April 30 .
The 5th Annual Telegrass at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort is a fun weekend
celebration of freeheel skiing, dancing in ski boots, and drinking
tasty beer with your friends. It is also a fabulous opportunity
to try something new -- Telegrass includes professional clinics and
free equipment demos for all participants.
The two day event will take place on April 5 & 6, 2008. Clinics
will be held both days and will include instruction for beginners,
intermediates and advanced teleskiers as well as specialty clinics
that address steeps and bumps. There will also be a Women's Only
clinic and a backcountry tour. After a weekend immersed in telemark
clinics and surrounded by other freeheelers, your thighs will burn,
your face will be all smiles and you will have a totally new
perspective on winter fun.
Top telemark equipment manufacturers will be offering free
demonstrations to all participants. Teleskiers can try the latest
skis from Atomic, Karhu, Icelantic and G-3. The opportunity to
demo new telemark equipment for free only happens about once per
season so it is not an opportunity to let pass by.
*Northstar-at-Tahoe
Northstar celebrates Easter with an egg hunt Sunday, March 23, 11
a.m. at the Village Overlook above the ice skating rink. And, for
a real challenge, guests can participate in a raw egg toss at 3:30
p.m. with prizes awarded to the winners. 08/09 Double Whammy
Season passes on sale! Purchase your 2008.09 season pass now and
ski/ride from March 24 to the end of the 2007.08 season for FREE!
Save up to $100 on each pass if you buy before April 30, 2008!
http://www.doublewhammypass.com/ *Diamond Peak
The 3 for FREE program is new at Diamond Peak for the 2007/2008
season! Buy three lesson packages up front for any skill level and
upon completion of your third lesson you receive three free lift
tickets (up to $144 value!), valid any day during the 2007/08 season.
This program is designed to be used by one individual only, cannot
be used by family and friends at the same time. Lesson packages
include a group ski or snowboard lesson of 1 hr 45 min group lesson,
standard rental equipment and lift ticket with access to the lifts
of your level. Upgrades are available for purchase. The whole
package costs $159.
Diamond Peak wants to reward you for getting out on the slopes and
learning how to ski or snowboard, so we're offering three FREE lift
tickets upon completion of your lessons. You must mention this
offer at any ticket window to receive the special price.
http://www.diamondpeak.com/ Diamond Peak Spring Pass! Purchase your 2008/2009 at the early
bird rate as low as $295.00 beginning March 17th, and you get the
balance of the ski season this year FREE!
http://www.diamondpeak.com/ *Squaw Valley USA
Squaw Valley USA -- The Village at Squaw Valley pulls out all the
stops with a free 1,000-egg Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, March 23. Those
that are lucky enough to find the Golden Egg win a Children's Season
Pass to Squaw Valley USA. Look for the Easter Bunny between 10 a.m.
and 4 p.m. in the Village.
Get your Squaw Valley USA Spring Pass for just $179. Valid 7 days
a week beginning March 30 through the end of the 2008 Winter Season
and valid for FREE use of the High Camp Swimming Lagoon & Spa. The
price can also be applied towards the purchase of a 2008/2009 Adult,
Youth or Senior Full Season Pass. Enjoy fabulous conditions,
expansive terrain, terrain parks and FREE use of the High Camp
Swimming Lagoon & Spa with your Squaw Spring Pass. On sale now at
the Special Tickets office and valid beginning March 30. Visit
http://www.squaw.com/ for details.
*Alpine Meadows
Alpine Meadows hosts an event for all ages Sunday, March 23 as
participants hunt for eggs filled with candy and prizes, including
the Golden Egg holding a 2008/2009 adult midweek season pass.
http://www.skialpine.com *Boreal
Boreal Mountain Resort -- Mark your calendars now for Boreal's 1st
Annual Rib & Jib Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30. In support
of Boarding 4 Breast Cancer, the resort will host a weekend of
activities, including rib cook-off, cardboard box derby, two rail
jams and a snow sculpting competition.
Boreal Blow-Out Season Pass Sale - Save over 40% off next winter's
pass and start riding this winter. March 21-30th (sale is 10 days
only).
2008/2009 Anytime Adult Season Pass just $229, Anytime Child Pass
(ages 5-12) $69, Ages 60-69, just $129. Buy your blow-out pass
during the March sale and ski/ride on that pass for the rest of
this season and all of next.
*Heavenly
Sliders Still Searching for the Perfect Season Pass? Heavenly is
excited to introduce a new pass for 08/09 that will change your
definition of the perfect season. The Epic Season Pass -- unlimited
and unrestricted skiing/riding at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge,
Keystone and Heavenly for only $579. Yes, you read that correctly.
This pass makes your Epic Season a reality -- no need to count days,
check lift prices, or worry about blackout dates. With the Epic
Season Pass, you can simply enjoy the excitement of skiing and
riding again. Visit EpicPass.com to learn more.
http://skiheavenly.com *Homewood Mountain Resort
It's all about the kids at Homewood, especially Sunday, March 23
when the resort hosts its annual Children's Easter Egg Hunt at 11:30 a.m.
at the South Lodge, when kids hunt for eggs filled with candy
and other goodies.
http://www.skihomewood.com
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