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
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*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
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each and every week!

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say 99% of where you'd want to ski or ride).  Sign-up for our
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California, The Northwest Colorado, Utah, New England.  Go to
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*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.

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*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

Bear Valley eNews -January 15th, 2008

January 15, 2007	Tickets | Lodging | Conditions | Events | Buy Online | Deals | Contact Us | View as Web Page

Martin 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 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> Rental 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> • 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!

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Sliding on the Cheap! 11 Feet Powder, $25 Learn to Ski, $39 Tahoe Biltmore, Chutes Open, Mott Canyon, More!

Hello Sliders! 

Wow!  That's all we can say.  It's a sure bet Lake Tahoe has the
best ski and snowboard conditions on the planet right now, and
likely well into January.

Resorts like Kirkwood and Heavenly reporting 11 feet of new snow
and all resorts are 100% open, including the addition of such
delightful downhill action as:  The Chutes at Mt.  Rose, Mott Canyon
at Heavenly, Lookout Mountain at Northstar, Sherwood Express at
Alpine, Broken Arrow at Squaw and more!  This is your chance to
take on more challenging terrain with the snow in such forgiving
shape.  Take a lesson!  Learn to ski/ride off the groom!

We've also got plenty of deals, dear sliders, but because there are
simply too many to list, make sure to visit the website at
slidingonthecheap.com for a complete list!  This coming weekend
will be epic, with fair weather in the forecast and 100% of the
mountains open, you're sure to find untracked powder, even into the
weekend.  Make sure to check out SOTC CREW TIPS this week, and scan
down through your favorite resorts for deals, discounts and events
for this week and too see if you've won free tickets! 

*Sierra-at-Tahoe!  LEARN TO SKI/RIDE WEEK! 
Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort is hosting its annual Learn to Ski/Ride Week
from January 6 through 11, 2008.  Beginning skiers and riders who
take advantage of the online package* will receive a 2-hour beginner
lesson, ski or snowboard rental equipment and a limited access lift
ticket - all for just $25!  (At the end of the lesson, those who
want to continue learning can turn in their lift ticket and upgrade
for only $63 to Sierra Resort's Learn to Ski/Ride Guarantee 3-PAK.
Details below in regular Sierra-at-Tahoe update.)

*Sports Basement!

NOW SELLING DISCOUNT TICKETS!
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/

*TELEPACIFIC Wants to Send You Sliding Northstar/Sierra FREE!
Check it out at http://www.telepacific.com/ski

*Vertical Sunglasses!  Northstar/Sierra Discount Ticket!
Get a Northstar/Sierra Voucher allowing you to purchase a $51 LIFT
TICKET with every purchase.  Voucher Valid through January 18th.
Check out the new SPEED FREAKS!  Look like sunglasses, but function
like goggles.  We can't keep them in stock.  $14.99 shipped.  You
don't like?  We return 100% of your cost.  That easy!
http://stores.ebay.com/slidingonthecheap

*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/

Hot SOTC Crew Tips:
*Alpine Meadow's Women's Clinics!
First Clinic, January 15th-17th.
Check the website, or Alpine Section below for details.
Taught by Full Certified, (level 3) women. 
http://www.skialpine.com/winter/lessons/forwomen

*Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe!
CHUTES ARE OPEN!  Opened in the 2004 season, the 200+ acre Chutes
have seen incredibly epic winters.  Here's what you need to know
about the Chutes:  200 acres, 40-55 degrees, 1500' vertical
http://www.skirose.com/

*Sugar Bowl
Got Core?  You AND YOUR BUDDY get $10.00 off your ticket with
membership.  http://www.sugarbowl.com/

*Diamond Peak!
Learn to Ski & Ride Week.  January 14th-18th.  $25!  Includes the
first time beginner package, Gear, Lesson and Beginner Lift!  Lesson
is 1:45 minutes.  You can continue to use the rental gear and
beginner lift all day long, or upgrade to a mountain-wide lift
pass.  http://www.skidiamondpeak.com/

*Northstar-at-Tahoe
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

 

Kirkwood

Also 2-Packs of tickets for Kirkwood (don't need to be consecutive)
are only $110 at Costco.

www.kirkwood.com

*SOTC Crew Lodging!

 

*Check the website!

Darryl has listed cheap  Ski & Stay packages on the website

homepage, but there's too many to list on the newsletter.

www.slidingonthecheap.com

*Northshore
The Tahoe Biltmore Hotel & Casino
>From $39.00!  Great price, includes breakfast.
Make sure to mention Sliding on the Cheap!
http://www.tahoebiltmore.com/

*Cal Neva
Also on the Northshore, some construction
so expect to find great discounts.
http://www.calnevaresort.com/

*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!
Some resorts have had over 100" of new snow just since the 4th
of January. That represents nearly 1/4 of the season total at 7000 ft! 
Still a few snow showers  today left from THE LAST weather system for
the next week and a half as Mother Natures SNOW machine takes a well
deserved rest.  Some SPRING like weather is expected next week as
daytime temperatures soar into the 40's with overnight lows in the
teens.  Inversions on the ridges will make it warmer at night at the
8000 ft. level but cooler by day. Snow depths range from 5 feet on
lower runs to 13 feet at 8500 ft. Thats two to three times the depth
last year at this time. So if you like superb conditions, sunny skies
and dry roads, now is your time to head to the Mountains!
Mike Pechner

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*Let's go Sliding on the Cheap!

*Heavenly
More than 11 feet of new snow with fantastic conditions.  Mott
Canyon is open!  Heavenly is one of the premier ski and snowboard
resorts on the planet when it comes to tree (off groom) skiing and
riding.

Great Tree/Powder Runs:
Intermediate/Advanced:  Powder Bowl Woods
Advanced/Expert:  Mott Canyon

Great Heavenly Groomers:
Beginner/Intermediate:  Ridge Run, Liz's (California Side)
Beginner/Intermediate:  Olympic Downhill Run (Nevada)
Intermediate/Advanced: Top of Sky Express to Boulder Lodge (seven
miles of fantastic groom)

Heavenly Extends Pass Deadline
Heavenly has extended their $369 daily season pass, (less holidays)
until January 13th.  Details at http://www.skiheavenly.com/

*Kirkwood
With more than 136" of new snow, Kirkwood was the king of the storm
last week, and more continues to fall on the powder-rich mountain.

Purchase your tickets online in advance at
http://skikirkwood.com/e-commerce/ and SAVE!  Two-day adult lift
ticket is just $99 when you purchase online.  Save $5 off the daily
ticket window rate when you purchase your day lift ticket online.
Two-day online lift tickets not valid during holidays: 1/19/08-1/20/08,
2/16/08-2/17/ 08.

Expedition:  Kirkwood (California's only education program designed
to take skiers and riders beyond their boundaries and teach them
new ways to navigate the mountain) is taking advantage of these
great conditions to offer a Burton Learn To Ride (LTR) Powder Clinic.
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.
Registration is $160 ($130 for passholders) and includes equipment
rental, lift ticket and clinic costs.  For more information, log
onto http://www.kirkwood.com/, contact expedition@kirkwood.com or
phone 209.258.7360.

*Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe
Snow Conditions
Base Depth: 45-80 
New Snow: (12 hours)  8-12" 
Storm Total: 8-12" 
Season Total: 111-131"  
Rose Side: Open Powder and Machine Groomed Packed Powder 
Slide Bowl: Open  Powder and Machine Groomed Packed Powder 

CHUTES are opening today! 

2 Fer Tuesdays!
Get two full-day lift tickets for the price of one!
Valid that day only.  Senior tickets apply.

Runs N Roses! 
$124 family packages includes full-day lift tickets for
two adults & two children! Available every day. 
http://www.skirose.com/

*Sierra-at-Tahoe
Reporting storm totals of 99"+ fresh powder, 7 lifts and 33 trails.
Grandview is Turning!  Jack's Bowl is filled with fresh snow for
advanced skiers/riders!

Sierra' ONLY 7-Day Season Pass Still Available!
Adult 23-64 - $309  
Young Adult 13-22 - $309  
Senior  65-69 - $309  
Valid at Sierra Resort any day, excluding blackout periods. 
Check the website for blackouts, generally major holidays.

Value Shop Tickets & Vertical Sunglasses Vouchers Valid Once Again!
That's right!  You can get $51.00 lift tickets by picking up a FREE
voucher at participating ski and sport shops OR buy a pair of SOTC
Vertical eyewear.  Simply present the voucher at the ticket window
for the special discount.  For a complete list of shops --
http://www.sierraattahoe.com
You can also print coupons online - http://www.slidingonthecheap.com/sbcoupons
Valid January 1/2-1/18!

*Northstar-at-Tahoe
Open top to bottom and front to back!  10 more inches of new snow
fell in the past 24 hours and 15 lifts are turning.  There are 81
open trails featuring beginner, intermediate, and advanced terrain.

Northstar has some pretty awesome ski and stay packages.  With the
new village, it's now a destination resort, not just a day ski and
ride resort.  http://www.northstarattahoe.com/
1 800 GONORTH.

SOTC CREW TIP:
Take a warm-up run on Vista, then head on over to Lookout Mountain
for epic powder you'll have mostly to yourself.  Northstar is known
for fantastic tree skiing, with plenty of intermediate level powder
runs to get your confidence up.

Value Shop & Vertical Vouchers are back January 2nd-18th.  Pick up
a voucher at participating ski and snowboard shop, or purchase a
pair of Verticals and Ski or ride for just $51.00!  You can also
print coupons online - http://www.slidingonthecheap.com/sbcoupons
http://www.northstarattahoe.com/

*Diamond Peak
6-9 feet of snow, snowing as we type.  100% open, top to bottom.
One of the premier family resorts in Lake Tahoe, Diamond Peak offers
not only great skiing and riding for all, but fantastic value as
well.  Diamond Peak is a great choice during stormy weather, due
to their lake level location, expect lighter winds and warmer
temperatures.

*Sugar Bowl
Base depths of more than 100" with 88" of fresh powder and it
continues to snow at Sugar Bowl.

Stay & Play at the Sugar Bowl Inn 30% off!  Book your room before
January 14, 2007 and save 30% on your Sunday-Thursday stay.  Rate
includes room for two, full breakfast, two full day lift tickets,
and all taxes.

Package includes free parking in our convenient indoor garage, a
glide towards your classic Alpine experience via private Gondola,
and friendly staff to load and unload your luggage and winter
equipment.

For reservations and more information please call 530-426-6742,
email hotel@sugarbowl.com, or book online at
http://www.sugarbowl.com/specials

*Squaw Valley USA
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

Friday, January 11, 2008 - Sunday, January 13, 2008
Just for Women Ski Clinics - "Just For Women" is Squaw Valley's own
unique ski program designed exclusively for women.  It directly
addresses the needs and desires of women in the sport of skiing.

Spend up to 5 hours skiing each day in a supportive environment
with small, well-matched classes taught by Squaw Valley's top female
instructors.  This program incorporates a positive teaching approach
designed to enhance skill development at all levels.  You will
experience challenging terrain while working towards self-set goals.
It is taught specifically by women for women.
http://www.squaw.com/

*Alpine Meadows
In January alone, Alpine has received more than 7 feet of snow.
100% open!

Come early and enjoy Alpine's special "Fresh Trax Breakfast" for
under $7!  Eggs to order, fried potatoes, parfaits, melons with
strawberries, country bacon, croissants and more!  Available 7 days
a week.

Jan 12, 2008 - Jan 13, 2008
A telemark camp designed for women by the  world's top telemark
skiers, the two-day Event includes all-day ski coaching, video analysis,
morning yoga and breakfast, apres-ski parties, and lots of fun!
For additional information or to register, visit Ultimate Grooves
http://ultimategrooves.com/

Offered three times throughout the season, twice in the form of
three day midweek clinics, and once as a three day weekend clinic.
The Alpine Women's Clinics are among the most popular in the West.
Technical skill, strength and above all- fun are top priorities,
as well as providing a safe and supportive atmosphere.  Clinics
include three full days of skiing with our top female instructors,
video analysis, advice on choosing and fitting equipment, apres ski
and lunch.  Open only to intermediate and advanced skiers.

SOTC CREW TIP: This is a GREAT time for you to learn how to enjoy,
with confidence, skiing or riding off the groom, with Alpine in
such fabulous condition.

*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/

*Bear Valley
Sport Shop Discount DTL Tickets - Direct-to-Lift (DTL) Tickets give
sliders the flexibility to go straight from the car to the lift,
bypassing lines at the ticket window, and many of these direct to
lift tickets are sold at a discount.  Bear Valley has a ton of
off-site purchase locations.  Find one near you by checking the
website.  http://www.bearvalley.com/tickets/shops.asp

 

Fantastic weekend ahead, dear sliders! 

Kevin Tinto + Crew
Editor-in-Chief

Sliding on the Cheap! Alert! Save $ at Squaw Valley USA, 18 Great Tips, More!

Hello Sliders!

 

72" of fresh powder, another two feet on the way

and deals for Squaw Valley USA?   

 

That's right!  Thanks to Savannah and Christine at Squaw Valley,

we were able to gather an amazing 18 DEALS

valid this season for our ski and snowboard audience. 

 

What is Squaw Valley?  (surely, you jest...) 

Location for the 1960 winter Olympics, it's one of the

premiere ski resorts for both locals and destination skiers

and riders worldwide. 

 

Squaw Valley offers 4,000 acres of incredible (powder-filled)

terrain spread across six (monster) Sierra Peaks.

 

Squaw Valley offers 25% beginner, 45% intermediate, and

30% expert terrain which includes 16 open bowls and 100+ runs.

With 33 lifts to choose from, there is enough variety to keep

every skier and snowboarder happy.

1. January 13, 2008

Beginner Packages just $35!

Squaw Valley is happy to announce another Learn to Ski & Ride day.

First time skiers and snowboarders are eligible for $35 beginner

packages on Jan. 13th only, space permitting. Come to the Papoose

Far East/Discover Center between 9am and 3pm and join a class. 

Price includes beginner lift ticket, rental equipment and lesson. 

 

2. The $10 Kids Ticket - All children 12 & under ski and ride for

only $10 every day, all season. This lift ticket price makes Squaw Valley

North America’s most affordable major mountain resort for families

with young children.

 

3. Frequent Skier & Snowboarder Program - Register for $5 online or $10

at any ticket window, then for every four days you ski throughout the

season, your fifth day is free. To maximize savings, members can

ski & ride on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday for a discounted price.

These discount days count towards the non-restricted fifth day free ticket.

 

4. FREE Night Skiing & Snowboarding with all daily lift tickets –

all day and half-day lift tickets are good until 9 pm. That means one lift ticket

 gets you 12-12 ½ hours on the slopes (night operations run from

mid-December through early April).

 

5. First Time Adventure Package – Beginners at Squaw Valley USA

can take advantage of this package that includes a 2-hour introductory

lesson, rental equipment (ski or snowboard) and a beginner lift ticket for only $92.

 

6. Squaw Valley USA Lake Tahoe Lift and Lodging Packages starting at $102.00*

per person, per night including Squaw lift tickets!

Stay across from Lake Tahoe in downtown Tahoe City just a

short drive from the slopes of Squaw Valley USA and ski for two days

with this discounted lift and lodging package.

Includes two nights of lodging and two days of unlimited skiing.

*Valid non-holiday weekdays during regular season.

Based on double occupancy. Taxes and fees not included. Restrictions may apply.

Call 877-778-2932 or visit www.squawvacations.com to search all lodging properties.

 

7. The $29 Lesson Upgrade – Any guest enrolled in a group lesson

at Squaw Valley USA can upgrade to the next level on the

 same day for only $29 (a $20 savings).

 

8 . Multiple-Day Lift Tickets – The more days you visit the more you save.

Squaw Valley offers one of the area’s best 2-day rates - only $124.

 

9 . FREE Pool & Spa in the Spring – Each March, as the weather warms,

Squaw Valley USA opens the High Camp Swimming Lagoon & Spa for

 the remainder of the season. The bonus - use of the facility is included

 for free with all daily lift tickets starting in April.

 

10. College Student Discount – College students who register and

download an online coupon are eligible for $47 lift tickets every Monday,

Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday all season (non-holiday).

Note: students must register online, bring in the printed coupon,

and present current valid college ID to qualify for the discount.

 

11. The Morning ½ Day Credit – Get up early, ride high-speed lifts

until noon, turn in your lift ticket and get a $17 credit towards

your next ticket purchase.

 

12. Kids Stay FREE – Many Squaw Valley lodging properties offer

complimentary lodging for children 12 and under when traveling with their parents.

Combine this with one of many lodging and lift ticket packages offered through

Squaw Valley Central Reservations to maximize the savings.

Call 866-366-7261 for details.

 

13. The Squaw Valley Cash Card – Families will appreciate this card

that allows guests to purchase cash cards in denominations of $20

(for kids) and $75 that can be used for lift tickets, lessons, activities

 and at participating restaurants, bars and retail outlets.

Squaw increases the value by offering 10% extra each time

guests re-load money onto the card.

 

14. Local Residents’ Deal- The Squaw Club - Full time residents of the

Reno/Tahoe area (or living in a 50 mile radius of Squaw Valley) can

enjoy great savings all year. Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,

 lift tickets are only $47. Join the club for $5 and start saving midweek.

 

15. Military Ski & Ride Free - All active duty, U.S. military personnel

ski or ride FREE, 7 days a week. Blackout days include

December 22, 2007– January 6, 2008; January 19-21, 2008,

and February 16-18, 2008.

 

16. Ticket Back Coupons – The back of each lift ticket offers valuable

coupons that provide savings on food, gear, mountain services and activities.

 

17. Learn to Ski & Ride Days Only at Squaw $35 Beginner Packages –

On January 13, February 3, and March 30, 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.

 

18. Twilight Dinner Special on Top of Tahoe – Ride the Cable Car to

High Camp, el. 8200’, and feast on a 3-course dinner at Alexander’s Café,

overlooking Lake Tahoe. Purchase the Twilight Dinner Special at the

Cable Car ticket window after 4 pm for only $37 (includes Cable Car

ride and special menu. Reservations recommended, call 530-452-7278.

 

Complete Tahoe updates tommorrow!

 

Kevin Tinto + Crew

Editor-in-Chief

slidingonthecheap.com

Bear Valley eNews - Grizz Opens Tuesday Morning

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GRIZZ OPENS TUESDAY Ski Patrol has been hard at work on avalanche control on the lower mountain, and it's truly paid off. The lower mountain will open for the season Tuesday morning (conditions permitting). It's time to cash in on all of that PTO, grab your powder skis and head to the slopes!! Conditions are prime with loads of new snow, and here's your chance at some of the best tracks of the season. The last storm dropped 4ft of new snow making for epic conditions across the mountain. Save money and time, by purchasing a Direct to Lift (DTL) ticket at one of our partner shops before you head to the slopes!! Stay tuned onn mountain codtions or check out lift status.

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Fresh Snow We've received 7-10" of snow since the storm blew in and there's even more on the way! Forecasts are calling for heavy snow and high winds through tomorrow morning, with additional storms for the next few days. We could see 4+ feet by tomorrow morning and even more by the time the clouds have lifted. View the Forecast> With winds on the increase, and more severe weather in the forecast, we will be closing our lifts for the afternoon. Tomorrow's operations will be determined by weather and road conditions. Keep checking bearvalley.com or our Snow Phone at (209) 753-2301 ext 2 for updates.

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Sliding on the Cheap! Big Powder Inbound, $25 Northstar Tixs, $369 Heavenly Pass, Elvis Day@ Mt. Rose, More!

Hello Sliders!

 

The holidays end just in time for a series

of winter storms that WILL dump heavy snow on

your favorite resort this weekend.

Should you come skiing and riding you ask? 

That depends upon lodging, and just how much time

you've got off.  It's a good bet that road travel will be

dicey beginning this evening and once these

big storms hit, it's likely that highways will be subject

to closure.  Lodging is important, because it's entirely

possible you'll need to stay beyond the weekend

(We've listed a couple of our favorite lodging options below)

 

Will there be deals served with all this fresh snow?
Yes, dear sliders, deals aplenty!

But don't fret!  If you should decide to ride out the storms

at home and wait until next week, most post-holiday deals are

valid through the 18th of January! 

 

For our new readers, the week after Christmas happens to offer the
best lift ticket and lodging deals of the season.  Why you ask?
Because of the natural lull, post holiday.  What does that mean
dear slider?  We are slammed and jammed with great lift ticket and
lodging deals Are you a college student, active military?  We've
got deals for you too.  Purchase a pair of Vertical sunglasses

or goggles, you get a Northstar/Sierra Voucher allowing you

to purchase a $51 lift ticket...valid until January 18th! 

(meaning you're riding the best powder in years, for a song)

 

*YOUTH EDUCATION DAY AT NORTHSTAR RESORT - January 6
Ski for just $25 at Northstar Resort on Sunday, January 6, 2007!
Discounted Northstar Resort full-day adult lift tickets available
at Porters Sports locations (Truckee, Tahoe City, Incline Village)
to benefit the Excellence in Education Foundation and local schools.
Tickets must be purchased in advance and will only be available at
Porters Sports locations.  Discounted tickets will not be sold at
Northstar Resort.  Act now... quantities are limited!

www.porterstahoe.com

530 562-4080

 

*Sierra-at-Tahoe!   LEARN TO SKI/RIDE WEEK! 

Sierra-at-Tahoe® Resort is hosting its annual Learn to Ski/Ride Week

from January 6 through 11, 2008. Beginning skiers and riders who

take advantage of the online package* will receive a 2 ½ hour

beginner lesson, ski or snowboard rental equipment and a

limited access lift ticket – all for just $25!

(At the end of the lesson, those who want to continue learning can

turn in their lift ticket and upgrade for only $63 to Sierra Resort’s

Learn to Ski/Ride Guarantee 3-PAK. Details below in

regular Sierra-at-Tahoe update.)   

 

*Sports Basement!
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/

 

*TELEPACIFIC Wants to Send You Sliding Northstar/Sierra FREE!
Check it out at http://www.telepacific.com/ski

 

*Vertical Sunglasses!  Northstar/Sierra Discount Ticket!

Get a Northstar/Sierra Voucher allowing you to purchase

a $51 LIFT TICKET with every purchase. Voucher Valid

through January 18th! 
We've got new styles and colors in stock!
Iridium, All Mountain, Speed Freaks, Shatter Proof
and more! $14.99 shipped.  You don't like?

We return 100% of your cost. That easy! 
http://stores.ebay.com/slidingonthecheap

 

*Local's Secrets, (Thanks to Pettit Gilwee)

You can't go wrong with après-ski Happy Hours 
throughout North Lake Tahoe. A few local favorites are Winter 
Wednesdays at the River Ranch, just outside of Tahoe City, where 
drafts are just $2.50 and nachos and wings are half off. Raffle 
prizes range from Kings tickets to new snowboards. GarWoods Grill and 
Pier in Carnelian Bay is also a hot spot on Fridays, where Homewood 
and Alpine Meadows pass holders get 15 percent off their bill. It’s 
Football Mondays at the Hacienda De La Sierra in Incline Village. 
Watch the game on the big screen while enjoying $1 tacos and drafts.

 

*Heavenly Extends Pass Deadline

Just in case you haven't seen this, Heavenly has

extended their $369 daily season pass, (less holidays)

until January 13th.  Now, let's see... Ten feet of snow

inbound, I can ski or ride Heavenly daily for $369...

Fantastic pass price...additional benefits...what

are you waiting for? 

Details at www.skiheavenly.com.

 

*Ground Zero Boardshop, 30% Off! 

Are you looking for gear and live in the Sacramento area?
30% Off Offer! 
Ask for the SLIDING ON THE CHEAP discount.
www.groundzeroboardshop.net/

 

*SOTC Crew Lodging Favorites

 

*Northshore

The Tahoe Biltmore Hotel & Casino

Great price, includes breakfast.

www.tahoebiltmore.com

 

Cal Neva

Also on the Northshore, some construction

so expect to find great discounts.

www.calnevaresort.com

 

Hyatt Lake Tahoe

Okay, you've cashed in your stock options...still one

of the best lodging options for North Lake Tahoe.

Casino, Spa in the heart of Incline Village...

www.laketahoe.hyatt.com

 

*South Shore

Lakeside Inn & Casino

Great Prices, near downtown and Heavenly Gondola,

shuttles, more.

www.lakesideinn.com

 

*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

Well the groomers are like a great chef
sharpening his knife in the anticipation of Mothers Natures BIG DUMP
beginning late tonight.  Conservative put the potential new snowfall by
Monday morning to around 4 feet at Lake Level, 6 feet at 7000 feet and
8 feet at 8000 ft.
Some forecast models show upwards of ten feet. Anyway you cut it, there
will be more the enough to go around and with the strong winds,
Blizzard conditions are a near certainty
Friday morning thru Saturday afternoon. Snowfall rates could be 3 to 5"
an hour at times. So call ahead to your resort and check Caltrans at
1-800 427 ROAD before going up to the Sierra.

 

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*Let's go Sliding on the Cheap!

 

*Kirkwood

Kirkwood is celebrating it's 35th anniversary this weekend, with

a ton of events including the FREE Expedition Kirkwood teaser

clinics.  Check the Kirkwood website for details on 35th anniversary

offerings. January 5th, 6th,

 

Subaru Master the Mountain

Come out and sign up for FREE Expedition Kirkwood teaser

clinics at the Subaru tent.  Space is limited and these

clinics are very  popular so swing by early and often and sign

up for a clinic, as these clinics will fill up. 

 

Nordica skis, Nitro Snowboards will be on site for FREE demos as well as

Swix wax giving us all tips on how to wax our sticks and boards.

www.kirkwood.com

 

*Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe

Crew Favorite!  Elvis day Saturday, January 5!

 

Mt. Rose's tribute to the birth of "The King" is second to none

as the slopes of Mt. Rose become a sea of Elvi. Chances are Elvis

will issue your lift ticket, fit your skis and even teach your lesson.

Elvis appears on the Saturday closest to the King's official birthday.

 

Holiday pricing ends on January 4th, that means

that all of Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe specials are back in

action. 

 

2 Fer Tuesdays!

Get two full-day lift tickets for the price of one!

Valid that day only. Senior tickets apply. 

 

Student $29.00 Wednesdays!

Student day. Present any current student ID

(college, high school, etc...)

and receive a full-day lift ticket for $29! **

 

Ladies Day Thursdays!

All women receive a full-day lift ticket for $19. 
 

Runs N Roses! 

$124 family packages includes full-day lift tickets for

two adults & two children! Available every day. 

 

*Sierra-at-Tahoe
Shop Tickets & Vertical Sunglasses Vouchers Valid Once Again! 

That's right!  You can get $51.00
lift tickets by picking up a FREE voucher at participating ski and
sport shops OR buy a pair of SOTC Vertical eyewear.

Simply present the voucher at the ticket window for
the special discount.  For a complete list of shops--
http://www.sierraattahoe.com.  Valid January 1/2-1/18!

 

*Apres'  Learn to Ski/Ride Special@Sierra!

At the end of the lesson, those who want to continue learning

can turn in their lift ticket and upgrade for only $63 to Sierra Resort’s

Learn to Ski/Ride Guarantee 3-PAK . Regularly $147 for three days

of lessons, equipment and lift tickets, this package guarantees

that beginners will be skiing and riding from top to bottom by the

end of the third lesson on a 2.5 mile beginner run called

Sugar N’ Spice, enjoying incredible views of Lake Tahoe,

or the fourth lesson is free.

 

*Northstar-at-Tahoe
Shop  & Vertical Vouchers are back January 2nd-18th. 

Pick up a voucher at participating ski and snowboard shop, or purchase

a pair of Verticals and Ski or ride for
just $51.00!
http://www.northstarattahoe.com/

 

*Sugar Bowl

While Sugar Bowl is known for world class steep and deep,

they also offer a excellent Kid's Programs

Ages 7-12. Ski or snowboard oriented.

Kids will love this class, which includes an all day lesson,

a supervised lunch, mountain tour, and rental.

Camp hours are 10AM-3 PM.

For the AM classes please arrive no later than 8:30 AM so SB can fit your

child up with all of their gear before the class starts. Program also offered

on weekends only through our Gondola Portal.

Time for Summit Camp through the Gondola Portal is 10AM-3PM.

For reservations please call 530-426-6700.
Package Daily Holiday
Half-Day 10-12 or 1-3 $80 $90
All Day 10-3 (includes lunch) $110 $120
Base Camp
Ages 4-6. Half or Full-day sessions.

 

*Squaw Valley USA

Are you active military or know someone who is? 

They can SKI/RIDE FREE at Squaw Valley USA
Military Discount Program - In honor of the men and women serving
our country, Squaw Valley USA is offering FREE lift tickets to all
active duty military personnel during the 07/08 winter season.
Simply bring your active military duty ID to the Special Tickets
office for your free lift ticket.  This discount does not apply to
Academy and Reservists.  Normal blackout dates apply. 

www.squaw.com

 

*Alpine Meadows

Jan 05, 2008 - Jan 06, 2008

Babes In The Backcountry Tele Camp can take your skills to

the next level. Enjoy a day at Alpine learning new skills, demoing women's

specific equipment, hanging with the local free heel babes.

Top Instructors from Babes In The Backcountry and Alpine Meadows

will help you take your skills the next level. Wrap up the day with an

informal après gathering. $200 per person includes full day lesson,

lift ticket, demo equipment (check for availability), après ski, morning

yoga and gear prizes. This camp meets at 8am both Saturday and

Sunday in the Alpine Meadows base lodge and students spend the

day cruising the mountain – until 4pm. Babes in the Backcountry Info
Time: 8am - 4pm

www.skialpine.com

Free Shuttle!  Get to and from Alpine Meadows via a free shuttle
from many locations around the Lake.  http://www.skialpine.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.)

 

Boreal College Program
Every Friday at Boreal is Frickin' Friday for college students.
Show your college ID at any Boreal ticket window, to receive at
$10.00 lift ticket for the day.  This is valid for any college
student!  You MUST show your current valid student college ID.

 

New Kids Park!  Next to Magic Carpet Lift, at the base lodge.  It's
an entire terrain park dedicated to smaller kids.  A mix of obstacle
course and terrain park.  User-friendly for pint-sized shredders.

 

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

 

*Bear Valley
Sport Shop Discount DTL Tickets
Direct-to-Lift (DTL) Tickets give sliders the flexibility to go straight

from the car to the lift, bypassing lines at the ticket window,

and many of these direct to lift tickets are sold at a discount.

Bear Valley has a ton of off-site purchase locations.

Find one near you by checking the website.

http://www.bearvalley.com/tickets/shops.asp

 

*Diamond  Peak

SOTC Crew pick for stormy weather,

Diamond Peak is also close to our

favorite lodging, The Tahoe Biltmore. 

Great for families, also known for

plenty of ski and snowboard deals.

Check the website deals page.

www.diamondpeak.com

*Heavenly

Boulder Lodge is set to open!

(That means excellent Nevada side parking) 

Heavenly Mountain Resort is taking this opportunity to celebrate
winter by extending its $369 Adult Heavenly Pass promotion through
January 13, 2007.

 

Additional Pass Benefits?  Yes dear sliders! 

The Adult Heavenly Pass also entitles passholders to:

A total of three free days at any combination of the Vail Resorts’

four Colorado resorts: Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge or Keystone.
Four “Buddy Tickets” for only $40 each, to share with friends

and family throughout the winter (blackout dates apply).
Free summer 2008 Gondola sightseeing access.
More screaming deals, resort updates and exclusive offers if you

submit your e-mail address and join the Heavenly Passholders Club.

 

Travel safely if you plan on joining the crew for some wonderful

(and storm driven) powder skiing and riding this weekend. 

Otherwise, stay tuned as we report back with storm totals

next week and deals to enjoy your new found powder! 

 

Kevin Tinto + Crew
Editor-in-Chief