Hello Sliders!
The Icer Air, the Sacramento Ski and Snowboard show and Sports
Basement's Sunnyvale SnowFest all hosted record crowds last week.
We can tell from our email feedback, that skiers and riders seem
just a little bit more excited this season.
What have we got this week? Your last chance to purchase ski and
snowboard gear SUPER CHEAP will happen tonight, November 9th at
Sports Basement's Presidio SnowFest. The party at Sunnyvale was
wild, so make sure you get to the Presidio early for all the best
deals.
*Yes, Dear Slider--Call Me A Nag!
Those pesky season passes. We are still amazed at the low prices
for season passes this year. We've listed a few of the pass deals
still valid below.
Why buy one?
When you see the daily lift ticket price, you'll know why. Many
passes will pay for themselves within 5 days and if you're scoring
new gear, expect to ski or ride at least ten days, since you're
skiing and riding will improve dramatically after tossing those
skinny old boards (and rear entry boots.) If you buy a pass now,
the savings over 10-20 days could PAY FOR YOUR GEAR.
Those resorts still offering great deals include:
Northstar/Sierra Double Whammy
Heavenly daily pass at just $349.
How about an unlimited Bear Valley pass for $399.00?
More? Yes! Scan resorts below.
*Our Vertical Sunglasses Suddenly Disappear?
Geez! Who knew that our Iridium Verticals would blowout that fast!
We're back in stock with some wicked new styles. Our Verticals
will compete with any $100 shades, for just $15.00 shipped, including
soft case. You don't like them; send them back for a FULL refund.
Where do I find them, you ask? The SOTC Ebay Store! We're sold
on them, you'll be too! http://stores.ebay.com/slidingonthecheap
*Telepacifc Wants to Send You Skiing or Riding Free!
Check it out at www.telepacific.com/ski <http://www.telepacific.com/ski>
*Mike Pechner's Snowcast!
Some snow this week, more snow inbound in Saturday. How much
you ask? Mike says six to twelve inches. Next week -- colder.
With the natural snow and colder temperatures We could be skiing
some runs by next week. Long Range Forecast: Thanksgiving Snow
late Thanksgiving weekend, not on Thanksgiving. Mike thinks many
resorts will be open on some runs. More if we get a big storm.
*Sports Basement's 3rd Annual SnowFest!
It's Tonight! Wow! The Sunnyvale Sports Basement SnowFest was
some kind of party. Did you miss out? No problem! We've got
SnowFest Round Two. Tonight, November 9th at the Presidio
Store from 6-9pm. With 15% marked off EVERYTHING in the store,
it's your LAST CHANCE to get your ski and snowboard gear deeply
discounted before the snowfalls! Here are the particulars:
Join Sports Basement (and SOTC) for the 3rd annual snow season kick
off party! We'll be serving up drinks and snacks to the tunes of
a DJ as reps from vendors (Burton, Atomic, The North Face, Dynastar,
Flow and more) give you tips and info on the newest gear. Check
out the deals on season passes and lodging from top Tahoe area
resorts, including: Northstar, Squaw Valley, Homewood, Sugar Bowl,
Bear Valley, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Kirkwood.
The event is sponsored by Northstar-at-Tahoe and Sierra-at-Tahoe!
The first 200 people that spend $50 or more at each store receive
a free lift ticket from Northstar (restrictions apply). Super Sale!
Take 15% OFF the lowest marked price on all merchandise in the store
during the events. November 9 -- Presidio 6-9pm
http://www.sportsbasement.com
*San Jose Ski Expo This Weekend!
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
*You've asked for Early Bird Specials...We'll Have Them All!
Northstar Launches $79 Early Bird ski and stay program! Includes
Lodging in a 2 bedroom / 1 bath condo, two lift tickets per bedroom,
per day (exchangeable for $25 gift card or cross-country trail
ticket), full breakfast ($10 voucher good for breakfast at Big
Springs Day Lodge), and discounted demo equipment (get $5 off high
end demo ski and snowboard rentals). $79 per person based on 4
people (other unit types and prices available). We believe you
must book by November 30th to get the deal. There are restrictions.
For all the details, go to http://www.skinorthstar.com/. For
reservations or information, please call 1.800.GO.NORTH (466.6784)
*Deals You Can't (Afford) To Miss!
Diamond Peak Corporate Pass Program -- The best deal on an unlimited
Season Pass. See details below, under Diamond Peak, or
http://www.diamondpeak.com/
Alpine Meadows Adds iRide program! Boreal, Soda Springs and Alpine
are all under the same corporate umbrella, So discount programs
that work at one resort, likely will move to another. Boreal's
successful iRide program comes to Alpine, with a few changes. Check
the details below under the Alpine Meadows section.
http://www.skialpine.com
Free Ticket To Heavenly -- or Vail Resorts! Now this is unique:
Sign up to use pollution free wind power and you score a FREE ticket
to Heavenly, or other Vail resorts. Details at http://www.skiheavenly.com/
Heavenly daily season pass, with some restrictions still just $349.
With daily ticket prices nearing (or passing) the $70 mark, it's
hard to pass up a pass at under $400. Want an unlimited pass? Just
$549.00 for adults. Ski or ride 25 days, your daily ticket price
is just over $25.00 a day -- 1970's pricing.
Kirkwood's unlimited pass is still $489.00 See details under the
Kirkwood section below! http://www.skikirkwood.com
Squaw Valley USA Corporate Tickets -- Every year, we get email
asking how, "How SOTC, do I find a discount for Squaw Valley USA?"
Unless you've got a $100 million to buy the place, (and it's not
for sale) your best bet are Corporate Tickets. They're a steal at
$55.00 apiece. Details below in the regular Squaw section.
*Warren Miller Time!
Warren Miller's latest is playing all over the Bay Area. It features
everything from Snowball Fighting Championships in Japan to amazing
skiing and snowboarding footage from Alaska, India, Switzerland and
Utah. Check the website for dates and times near you.
http://www.warrenmiller.com/
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*Northstar-at-Tahoe
Projected opening date continues to be November 18th. Sponsoring
the Sports Basement SnowFest at the Presidio Store from 6 to 9pm.
Get your gear cheap and purchase a Double Whammy season pass on the
spot. Also attending the San Jose Ski Expo! Northstar has spent
millions on building a new village. If you haven't seen it, you'll
be blown away by the difference from the old village. The Double
Whammy pass is still on sale. You can get the details at
http://www.doublewhammypass.com/ Also gives you access to Northstar's
sister resort: Sierra-at-Tahoe. http://www.northstarattahoe.com
*Sierra-at-Tahoe
Will attend San Jose Ski Expo. Northstar and Sierra are sponsoring
the Sports Basement SnowFest! Presidio on November 9th. Free
Ticket to first 200 sliders who purchase a minimum of $50.00 worth
of goods and everything will be marked 15% off the lowest marked
price. http://www.sierraattahoe.com/
*Kirkwood
Time to get your season pass in hand! Want to head straight to the
lifts on opening day? Of course you do. Make the effort now and
reap the benefit when it really counts.
Purchase online or by phone at 209.258.7254 or in person. Pass
office is open 7 days a week from 9am to 4pm.
Midweek Pass - $199
Adult Value Pass - $339
Adult Full Pass - $489
http://www.kirkwood.com
*Alpine Meadows
Projected Opening Date: TBD
New for winter 2006/2007, Alpine Meadows Ski Resort presents the
iRIDE rewards program. iRIDE Alpine registration is free, and
entitles members to receive lift ticket savings any day of the ski
and snowboard season, including holidays. Alpine Meadows will
continue with its everyday low price for a lift ticket; however,
iRIDE members will have the ability to pre-purchase adult lift
tickets online. With a savings of $3 per ticket for the first two
select visits and a savings of $10 for the third any-day visit, the
iRIDE program offers guests flexible dates and an easy way to save
money. The more tickets iRide members purchase through the program,
the more they save. The iRide rewards program works for the entire
winter.
iRIDE registration is free of charge. Sign up at http://www.skialpine.com
Members save $16 for every three lift tickets purchased. Limit of
one lift ticket per iRIDE member per day.
*Boreal
Aside from the everyday low rate of $42 for an adult lift ticket
(valid from 9am - 9pm), Boreal Mountain Resort has designed several
ways for guests to save even more. With Boreal's iRide card, guests
can ride any two days, and the third day is free. No sign-up fee,
and no blackout dates. Simply ask for a complimentary iRide card
at any ticket window, or order online and enjoy the benefits of
free skiing and snowboarding. http://www.rideboreal.com
*Bear Valley
Want another great season pass price? Bear has an unlimited season
pass for just $399.00. If you live in the East Bay, Bear Valley
is a fast commute for fantastic skiing and riding.
Bear Valley 06/07 Unlimited Adult Season Pass: Based on guest age
on December 31, 2006, for individuals 20-64 years old. Valid from
date of purchase through end of season 2006: $399.00 Get the details
at http://www.bearvalley.com/
*Diamond Peak - Your Tahoe Place! 40th Anniversary This Year!
Projected Opening Date: December 14th.
Making snow when temperatures allow. Will attend San Jose Ski Expo
and will be giving away free lift tickets at the booth, while
supplies last!
Corporate Ski Tickets at Diamond Peak.
Bulk Pass Rates
2 to 4 Passes $385
5 to 14 Passes $342
15 to 24+ Passes $299
Transferable Passes -- The transferable pass is good for you, your
employees, and your clients any day of the week and every day of
the season. It is fully transferable, allowing it to be used by
anyone you choose. Unlimited use, Fully Transferable. This Season
Only - $799 for a Full Season Pass (No Black-Out Dates)! Pass price
can be as low as $299 when you buy in bulk! http://www.diamondpeak.com
http://www.diamondpeak.com/
*Sugar Bowl
Projected Opening Date: ASAP!
Sign-up for the Core program at sugarbowl.com A good frequent skier
program for one of the best mountains in Tahoe. This weekend! At
Mel Cottons, in San Jose, you can get a discounted Season pass.
For information and details, check the website. Have you been to
Sugar Bowl lately? The mountain has seen millions in improvements
and additions over the past five years. World class skiing and
riding just off I-80 on Donner Summit. www.sugarbowl.com
<http://www.sugarbowl.com>.
*Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe
Projected Opening Date: November 10th.
Snow flurries this morning at Mt. Rose Will attend San Jose Ski
Expo and Ski Dazzle. Visit Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe at the shows and
learn about daily specials, learning packages. Are you an expert
skier or snowboarder? Make sure to ask about The Chutes!
http://www.skirose.com
*Heavenly
Season passes a Heavenly, still a fantastic deal compared to the
walk-up ticket price. If you're interested in becoming a Heavenly
Season Pass holder, you want to do it by December 17th, since the
prices will go up at that time. Heavenly's own marketing says it
best: At Heavenly, you get the best of everything: biggest mountain,
most high-speed lifts, longest runs, hugest 22-foot superpipe, most
vertical, highest elevation, coolest tree skiing, most extensive
grooming, sweetest sweet spots, rockinest nightlife and the hottest
deal: Daily pass, with some restrictions still just $349.00.
http://skiheavenly.com/tickets_rentals/season_pass/
*Squaw Valley USA
Want a great deal at Squaw Valley? One of the best real discounts
is purchasing corporate tickets from Squaw. You won't find a better
deal for Squaw Valley skiing or riding anywhere! Big Mountain Big
Savings! Purchase 50 lift tickets for just $55.00 per ticket. What
are you saving? Lots! The daily ticket price will be $69.00 and
holiday tickets will be $73.00. If you and your co-workers ski or
ride Squaw, and you want to save -- this program is a must? There's
a 50 ticket minimum, but you can purchase as many tickets as
necessary. After your first purchase, the minimum purchase number
is 25. Want more? One free ticket given for every 25 purchased.
That's great incentive to organize the program. The $55 ticket is
valid until November 15th. It will go up after that! Contact Sales
Department at 530 581-7104. http://www.squaw.com
We'll see you at Sports Basement SnowFest!
Kevin Tinto + Crew
Editor-in-Chief
Slidingonthecheap.com
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