Sliding on the Cheap! Our Last Newsletter, Season Continues, Great Conditions, Deals, Swag, More!

Hello Sliders! 

 

Sniff...yes, dear sliders, the day has come once again.

Our last (regular) SOTC newsletter of the season. 

We will send out a blast to our (dear) readers

for super specials that we think can't wait

till next fall.  Is the season over?  Not by a long

shot.  In fact, the crew had a great day

at Heavenly yesterday. 

 

*A Picture (almost) better than SOTC!

Wow, after having some great skiing and

riding the past week, it's hard to express

to our Bay Area sliders how good the skiing

and riding remains in Tahoe and Bear Valley.

Check the resort websites for pictures

and videos, generally updated daily.  Squaw

Valley, Northstar & Heavenly all post both

customer and daily  in-house video of the mountain

and slopes.     

 

*Springtime Hot Deals at Granlibakken 
Granlibakken Resort welcomes spring in Lake Tahoe with warm days

and hot deals. During the month of April, take advantage of Granlibakken’s

reduced rates with special spring ski packages.
 
Choose your line at Alpine Meadows, Homewood, Mt. Rose, Northstar-at-Tahoe,

Sierra-at-Tahoe, Squaw Valley or Sugar Bowl and enjoy reduced rate

packages during April.
 
April 1 – Stay and ski for $109/person each day*.
April 10 – Stay and ski for $99/person each day*.
April 20 – Stay and ski for $89/person each day*.

 

Packages include lodging, adult lift ticket, hot breakfast buffet and use

of sauna, heated outdoor pool and hot tub.

 

Make your reservations today, call 877-552-6303 for these special rates.

(make sure to mention SOTC)  

 

*Rates are per person, per night. Lift tickets availability subject to

snow conditions and resort closures. 

 

*Northstar-at-Tahoe
Northstar has tons of great spring events!
http://www.slidingonthecheap.com/springns.shtml

 

The mantra at Northstar® Resort is "A good day." 

Use your digital camera to capture everything that makes up your

good day at Northstar Resort. The big, sweeping vistas, the funny moments,

the random scenes, whatever inspires you. Northstar favorites will be selected for

use in the 2008.09 advertising campaigns!  For each photo selected,

the participant will receive two complimentary 2008.09 lift tickets,

valid daily, non-holiday.

 

Submit your best low resolution images to Northstar via email to

agooddayphotos@northstarattahoe.com by May 3, 2008.  

*Is the Season Over, You Ask? 

Far from it!  In fact, the SOTC crew spent yesterday at

Heavenly and found fantastic midwinter snow conditions.

The entire Nevada side of the mountain felt like our

own personal playground where fellow sliders

were hard to be found...not that we're complaining,

we (selfishly) like the mountain to ourselves.

 

We even found wind-packed powder in Mott Canyon

and good snow right down to lodge level at both

California and Nevada parking lots.

Bring a parka, dear sliders, as the mountain remains

brisk at 10,000 feet, likely that is keeping the snow in

such great shape.

 

*Want cheap lodging on South Shore? 

Geez, you can't go wrong with Motel 6.

$37.99 a night, booked on www.motel6.com. 

It's a great location and $37.99???  Can't pass

that up, especially with the great ski conditions.

Take a look-see for yourself at the website,

we should have some pictures from yesterday's

conditions posted at slidingonthecheap,.com

later today.

 

Make sure to check out Heavenly's $369.00

season pass, on sale now!  Details below in the

regular Heavenly section!

 

*Deals, Dear Sliders?  

Just because it's the last newsletter of the season, that doesn't

mean we're off our game. NORTHSTAR has a ton of great spring deals,

SIERRA-AT-TAHOE sliders can save $30 off their 2008/2009 Double Whammy

as part of their Earth Day Celebration, see details in regular Sierra section,

BEAR VALLEY is offering 5 hours of instruction for $99.00, SUGAR BOWL

has both General Admission and is discounting children's programs,

HEAVENLY is selling next year's pass and it's valid the balance of this season,

bring a valid NorCal/Nevada Season pass to KIRKWOOD and you score

a FREE day of skiing or riding. More dear sliders...simply scan down!

*Vertical Sunglasses!
We're Back In Stock! We've got Glacier Iridium's

back in stock, and we're giving away $51.00 Northstar

lift ticket voucher with every purchase! 

$14.99 shipped.  Don't like them?
Return for 100% refund! 
http://stores.ebay.com/slidingonthecheap

*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/

*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
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*Mike Pechner's SnowCast!

Light snow fell in the Sierra last night, mostly south of Bear
Valley with light amounts near Mammoth.  It will be sunny ands a little
warmer today thru Saturday with highs in the 40's to low 50's with lows
in the teens to low 20's with the usual inversion above 8000 ft.  A
weak weather system moves in late Sunday for a possibility of some snow
showers thru Monday a.m. but computer forecast models have not been
performing to well of late. However, all models show a COLD, WINTER
storm next Tuesday and Wednesday that could produce significant powder
freshies.  In the meantime, expect excellent early Spring conditions
with 3 to 10 feet of snow on the slopes.
Mike Pechner

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*Let's go Sliding on the Cheap!

 

*Sugar Bowl
Free Lessons and Rentals 7 days week in April.
Sugar Bowl is offering a free 2-hour group lesson and basic rental  package
seven days a week throughout April with the purchase of any lift ticket 
(ages 13-69).

Lessons are offered at 10 AM and are any level.  This is the perfect
time to reinforce all of your skiing and snowboarding skills that
you have learned this season.  The resort's instructors will customize
the group lesson to any skill that you would like to improve on:
bumps, off piste, groomers, terrain park, or perfecting your carving
turns.  If you are looking for a better deal, then head to one of
Sugar Bowl Ski or Board Shop Partners.  Visit
http://www.sugarbowl.com/ski-shops to find a shop near you.

Seven days a week through out April the resort is also discounting
their popular children's programs: Base Camp, Summit Camp, and Sugar
Bears.  Half day session is only $50.  These packages include an
all day lift ticket, 2 hours of instruction (on and off snow), and
rental equipment!  April is the perfect time to participate in the
best deal in the Sierra, so jump in the car and head to Sugar Bowl.
Visit http://www.sugarbowl.com/ for more information on General
Admission April.

 

Sugar Bowl has a whole line-up of (bluegrass) music inbound for April

check www.sugarbowl.com for dates and bands.

 

*Kirkwood
Kirkwood is extending one FREE LIFT TICKET to anyone with a valid

07-08 pass from another resort in California or Nevada!

 

This offer is limited to one free ticket per person for the remainder of the 07-08 season

(closing date scheduled for April 27th). Simply present your valid 07-08 pass

to Kirkwood's season pass office along with a driver's license or other form of ID

and receive a free lift ticket valid for a great day of Sierra spring skiing or riding!

 

2008 Spring Pass for only $99 to ski or ride the rest of the season with no

blackout dates! Stop by the season pass office or call 209.258.7254 for details.

 

*Offer limited to one ticket per person for the remainder of the 08 season. Must present

valid 07-08 season pass and drivers license to the Kirkwood Ticket Office. Free lift ticket

valid on day of redemption only. Ticket is non-transferable, and cannot be resold.

Call the ticket office for details at 209.258.7254.

*Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe
Dummy Downhill!  Saturday, April 5.  Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe opens
the gate to high-flying, speed demons of every shape and size, with
ONE CATCH.  NO live pulse can accompany any entry.  Witness pure
lunacy as dummies compete for the best run down Show-Off, directly
in front of the Mt. Rose main lodge.  Receive 4 FREE lift tickets
with public (non-staff) entry!  Registration is from 8:30 - 10:30
at the main lodge.  Don't miss the fun!  http://www.skirose.com/

*Sierra-at-Tahoe
$51 Shop Vouchers valid once again!  You can get them at a participating
ski shop, or just purchase a pair of Vertical sunglasses from SOTC
and we send you one Freebie!  http://www.sierratahoe.com/

 

Just in time for the upcoming Earth Day,Northern California residents

can turn old VCRs, video recorders, cameras, cell phones, computers

and other electronic waste into a day on the slopes at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort

by taking advantage of one of the upcoming collection events in

Sacramento and the Bay Area.

 

The first 1,000 residents who turn in their electronic waste at each of the

following events/locations will receive a $30 discount on a 2008-2009

Double Whammy® season pass. The discount is valid for Adult and Young

Adult passes purchased between May 1 and September 30, 2008.

The Double Whammy season pass gives skiers and riders access to more than

4,000 acres of terrain at Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort and

Northstar-at-Tahoe® Resort in Lake Tahoe.

*Northstar-at-Tahoe

April 14 - close: $35 lift tickets in celebration of Northstar
Resort's 35th Anniversary!

April 15: Tax Day lift ticket break!  Pre-purchase a $15 lift ticket
online at http://www.northstarattahoe.com/

April 20: Earth Day - Hybrids park for free; Northstar Resort matches
any optional $2 Green Tag contribution by the guest for a total
donation of $4, which would offset carbon emissions to and from the
Bay Area.  http://www.northstaraatahoe.com/

*Diamond Peak
April 5, 2008 is a day of dummies at Diamond Peak!  The Dummy
Downhill has been a favorite event for eight years and every year
it gets bigger and better.  Join us for the 8th Annual Dummy Downhill
where participants build a dummy on skis or snowboards that get
launched off of a big jump.  Watch as unique characters fly down
the hill or crash hard.  This is the flugtag for dummies!

Those who enter a dummy will receive a free commemorative T-shirt
and can purchase a lift ticket to ski for the day for only $15
(limit 4 per dummy).  The Dummy Downhill is open to the public and
there are no registration fees.  Dummies need to be at the base
lodge by 11:00 am to be judged on creativity.  The jumping will
begin at noon and an award ceremony will follow along with live
music.

*Squaw Valley USA
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.

*Boreal

Only 5 Spaces Left...(at the writing of this coveted newsletter) 
Academy Snowboard Camp: April 5 & 6, 2008
Academy Snowboard Co. is putting on their annual snowboard

camp at Boreal.  For only $179, you can join the camp,

coached exclusively by  Academy Pro riders  Jonas Milchilot,

Mike Casanova, Melissa Evans  and more!   

 

Registration fee covers (2) free lift tickets, lunch, private coaching, plus each

camper will walk away with tons of product from sponsors:  686, 32 Boots,

Skull Candy, Flux, Snowboard Magazine, DaKine, Inno Racks and Neff. 

www.rideboreal.com

*Heavenly
Heavenly's Spring Deals!
http://www.slidingonthecheap.com/springhv.shtml

 

Heavenly Mountain Resort today announced that 2008/2009 season

passes will be available April 1, for a limited time, for renewal or purchase

 at last year’s prices, the best value at Lake Tahoe for the biggest mountain,

highest elevation, longest vertical drop, most breath-taking scenery,

largest snowmaking and grooming operation, finest tree skiing and riding,

and only zip line.

 

New buyers who purchase a 2008/09 season pass before the end of the

current ski season will be rewarded immediately with free skiing and riding

for the remainder of the 2007/08 ski and ride season (extended to May 4)

as well as full summer access to Gondola sightseeing and $10 off the price

of the Heavenly Flyer Zip Rider. To make this offer more compelling,

Heavenly is offering the 2008/09 Adult Heavenly Pass at last year’s price of $369.

 

Existing Heavenly season pass holders who renew their Adult Heavenly Pass

prior to June 21 receive a $20 price reduction, rolling last year’s price of $369

back to $349. Renewing pass holders also receive a full summer of free Gondola

sightseeing access with their 2007/08 Heavenly Pass when it is renewed before

or during summer sightseeing season.

www.skiheavenly.com

*Bear Valley

Unbelievable Price on Lessons - JUST $99!

 

5 hours with professional instructors for just $99.00 will not last.

With these prices, this is absolutely the best time to get on the

mountain and learn to ski or snowboard. Crowds are small, the weather

is fantastic, it is spring at it's finest!! See season pass deals too!! SPRING

has sprung, and so has the awesome discounts.

Deal Begins April 5th!  Reservations Recommended! 

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

 

Make sure to book one more weekend, dear sliders, then we will see

you next season! 

 

Kevin Tinto + Crew
Editor-in-Chief

Sliding on the Cheap! Northstar Correction! The 35th Anniversary Ticket Rate Begins April 14th!

Hello Sliders!

 

A correction on Northstar-at-Tahoe's 35th Anniversary lift ticket rate...it begins

April 14th, not April 4th, as shown on this week's newsletter! 

 

"To commemorate the resort's 35th Anniversary, a special $35 lift ticket

rate will be offered April 14 through closing day. A special $15 tax relief lift

ticket also will be offered for tax day April 15, and must be pre-purchased

online (available in limited quantities on a first-come, first-serve basis).

With great lift ticket offers throughout April, guests have easy access to

more than 2,400 acres of terrain at Northstar Resort, as well as numerous

special events that celebrate sun, snow and springtime."

 

Here's the (complete) skinny: 
http://www.slidingonthecheap.com/springns.shtml  

 

KT  

Sliding on the Cheap! Correction! Northstar-at-Tahoe's 35th Anniversary Rate Begins April 14th!

Hello Sliders!

A correction on Northstar-at-Tahoe's 35th Anniversary lift ticket
rate...it begins
April 14th, not April 4th, as shown on this week's newsletter!

"To commemorate the resort's 35th Anniversary, a special $35 lift ticket
rate will be offered April 14 through closing day. A special $15 tax
relief lift
ticket also will be offered for tax day April 15, and must be pre-purchased
online (available in limited quantities on a first-come, first-serve
basis).
With great lift ticket offers throughout April, guests have easy access to
more than 2,400 acres of terrain at Northstar Resort, as well as numerous
special events that celebrate sun, snow and springtime."

Here's the (complete) skinny:

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

KT
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Sliding on the Cheap! $15 Northstar Tixs Tax Day, Sugar Bowl Totally Tubular, Heavenly's Spring Loaded, More!

Hello Sliders! 

Still plenty of snow in the High Sierra and deals

abound...

In fact, we've never seen such a bounty
of spring ski and snowboard deals, lodging deals and fun events,
all crammed into the next couple of weeks.

You've got all summer to knock yourself off that Mountain Bike, the
snow is only going to last a few more weeks!  Come on up to Tahoe,
(or Bear Valley as we sometimes forget to say), and enjoy the best
part of the season.

Deals you ask....  We've got so many deals, that for the first time
in memory, we've had to create links for several resorts, including
fantastic values at both Northstar-at-Tahoe and Heavenly

In addition to discounts galore, we've got the ever popular "Dummy
Downhill" events taking place at Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe and Diamond
Peak.  Dummy Downhill does not refer to the classic holiday-only
sliders, who fling themselves off the steepest cornice in sight
equipped with (Ebay purchased) Hexcel honeycomb skis and sporting
(classic) Wayne Wong mirrored sunglasses...  (while the girlfriend
takes a fleeting picture via cell phone.)

No dear sliders, these events are strictly real dummies and pretty
funny, if you've never attended.

*Northstar-at-Tahoe
Northstar has tons of great spring events!  This is just a sampling.
(Go to http://www.slidingonthecheap.com/springns.shtml for all the details)

April 4 - close: $35 lift tickets in celebration of Northstar
Resort's 35th Anniversary!

April 15: Tax Day lift ticket break!  Pre-purchase a $15 lift ticket
online at http://www.northstarattahoe.com/

April 20: Earth Day - Hybrids park for free; Northstar Resort matches
any optional $2 Green Tag contribution by the guest for a total
donation of $4, which would offset carbon emissions to and from the
Bay Area.  http://www.northstaraatahoe.com/

*Sugar Bowl
2nd Annual Totally Tubular 2 for 1 80's Day - April 4, 2008.  That's
right, 80's day is back for it's second season!  Break out your
neon one-piece ski suits and show them off in style on April 4,
2008!  There is a costume contest for the best-dressed guy and gal,
so start your shopping and go fluorescent!  The resort is giving
you 2 for 1 lift tickets just for showing up!  If you don't have
that perfect neon one-piece, don't worry; there is live music from
Emily Tessmer on the Judah Deck and plenty of sunshine and smiles
to go around!

 

*Vertical Sunglasses!
We're Back In Stock! We've got Glacier Iridium's

back in stock, and we're giving away $51.00 Northstar

lift ticket voucher with every purchase! 

$14.99 shipped.  Don't like them?
Return for 100% refund! 
http://stores.ebay.com/slidingonthecheap

*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

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!
Cooler temperatures and gusty winds moved into the Sierra yesterday
in advance of a weak weather system that will produce a few inches
of snow, mainly from U.S.  50 north later today.  Clearing skies
tonight and colder temperatures will allow those resorts to make
snow if they want to.  There is a break between weather system
tomorrow before a stronger weather front from the Gulf of Alaska
on Friday.  It could slow weekend skiers and boarders headed for
the new snowfall expected early Saturday.  Skies clear Sunday with
sunny skies and warmer temperatures on Monday.  Longer range models
hint a one more system around the middle of next week.

*Free Swag For Our Readers!
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*Let's go Sliding on the Cheap!

*Kirkwood
Kirkwood is currently boasting one of the largest base depths in
the Lake Tahoe area with over 450 inches of snowfall to date!  Skiers
and riders are enjoying some of the best spring skiing and riding
conditions in years with fresh corduroy, plenty of sunshine and
newly revamped terrain parks.

Ski or ride the rest of the season for only $99 and guarantee the
lowest prices on 08-09 season pass renewals.  Kirkwood is planning
to install two new surface lifts for the 2008-09 season which will
provide easier access to all your favorite powder stashes.  Save
up to $130 when you purchase next year's season pass before April
30th.  For details, log onto http://www.kirkwood.com/ or call 877
KIRKWOOD.

KIRKWOOD JAMMIN' - This Weekend! 
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
Dummy Downhill!  Saturday, April 5.  Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe opens
the gate to high-flying, speed demons of every shape and size, with
ONE CATCH.  NO live pulse can accompany any entry.  Witness pure
lunacy as dummies compete for the best run down Show-Off, directly
in front of the Mt. Rose main lodge.  Receive 4 FREE lift tickets
with public (non-staff) entry!  Registration is from 8:30 - 10:30
at the main lodge.  Don't miss the fun!  http://www.skirose.com/

*Sierra-at-Tahoe
$51 Shop Vouchers valid once again!  You can get them at a participating
ski shop, or just purchase a pair of Vertical sunglasses from SOTC
and we send you one Freebie!  http://www.sierratahoe.com/

Lift ticket deals!  Lift Ticket Spring 3-PAK $45 / Day Ski or ride
for as low as $45 per day when you purchase Sierra Resort's 3-PAK
for $135.  Young adults ages 13 - 22 ski for only $37 per day!

The Spring 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.

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 is knee deep in spring events, so many in fact, that we
can't list them all on the newsletter. 

www.slidingonthecheap.com/springns.shtml for the skinny.

*Diamond Peak
Future's So Bright You Gotta Wear Shades Day April 1st!  Wear an
interesting pair of sunnies at Diamond Peak on April 1st and get a
$5 discount on a lift ticket at any ticket window!

April 5, 2008 is a day of dummies at Diamond Peak!  The Dummy
Downhill has been a favorite event for eight years and every year
it gets bigger and better.  Join us for the 8th Annual Dummy Downhill
where participants build a dummy on skis or snowboards that get
launched off of a big jump.  Watch as unique characters fly down
the hill or crash hard.  This is the flugtag for dummies!

Those who enter a dummy will receive a free commemorative T-shirt
and can purchase a lift ticket to ski for the day for only $15
(limit 4 per dummy).  The Dummy Downhill is open to the public and
there are no registration fees.  Dummies need to be at the base
lodge by 11:00 am to be judged on creativity.  The jumping will
begin at noon and an award ceremony will follow along with live
music.

*Squaw Valley USA
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.

*Boreal
Boreal Blow-Out Season Pass Sale - Save over 40% off next winter's
pass and start riding this winter.  March 21-30th (only 4 days
remaining!)

*Heavenly
Spring Loaded!
The following is just a sampler...
http://www.slidingonthecheap.com/springhv.shtml for more details

on all the great deals and happenings at Heavenly! 

Spring Break on a Budget!  Take a spring ski trip you won't forget,
without emptying out your bank accounts!  Spend three nights at the
Horizon Hotel & Casino and ski or ride two days at Heavenly, starting
as low as $279 per person

The Spring Loaded Royal Flush Package!  Treat yourself to a spring
ski trip, Nevada style!  Spend three nights at Harrah's Lake Tahoe,
ski or ride two days at Heavenly, and experience Spring Loaded, a
month of non-stop parties, special events and spring skiing at
Heavenly!

Screaming Spring Break Deal!  With great conditions and events going
on all over the mountain, Spring Loaded is one of the best times
to visit Heavenly!  With this incredible deal, you can stay at
Harveys Hotel & Casino for five nights and ski or ride Heavenly for
four days, for just $63 per person, per night!

Heavenly's Spring BOGO has Arrived!  The always popular Spring BOGO
is back, and with H's fabulous conditions, there ever been a better
season to take advantage of this deal?  Stay two nights and ski two
days for the price of one!

Family Spring Break Package - Kids Ski Free!

Heavenly has made taking a family spring ski trip affordable!  Get
the fifth night lodging and fourth day of skiing for mom and dad
for free, plus FREE skiing for kids 12 and younger!

*Sugar Bowl
Free Lessons and Rentals 7 days week in April.
Sugar Bowl is offering a free 2-hour group lesson and basic rental  package
seven days a week throughout April with the purchase of any lift ticket 
(ages 13-69).

Lessons are offered at 10 AM and are any level.  This is the perfect
time to reinforce all of your skiing and snowboarding skills that
you have learned this season.  The resort's instructors will customize
the group lesson to any skill that you would like to improve on:
bumps, off piste, groomers, terrain park, or perfecting your carving
turns.  If you are looking for a better deal, then head to one of
Sugar Bowl Ski or Board Shop Partners.  Visit
http://www.sugarbowl.com/ski-shops to find a shop near you.

Seven days a week through out April the resort is also discounting
their popular children's programs: Base Camp, Summit Camp, and Sugar
Bears.  Half day session is only $50.  These packages include an
all day lift ticket, 2 hours of instruction (on and off snow), and
rental equipment!  April is the perfect time to participate in the
best deal in the Sierra, so jump in the car and head to Sugar Bowl.
Visit http://www.sugarbowl.com/ for more information on General
Admission April.

 

Next week!  Our last regular newsletter for the season!  

Kevin Tinto + Crew
Editor-in-Chief

Bear Valley eNews - March 26, 2008

March 26, 2008	Tickets | Lodging | Conditions | Events | Buy Online | Deals | Contact Us | View as Web Page

Country SnowFest & AT&T Race Finals Live music on the Sun Deck by Miko Marks, will get things stompin' after the final AT&T GS Race on Saturday, March 29th! We'll have special prizes for those who have participated in all 3 GS Races, and a raffle for sweet prizes for all who participate! For kids 12 and under who enter, we'll be giving away 1 pair of Volkl Race Tiger skis! As the sun heats up, trade out those ski boots for cowboy boots and hit the Sun Deck for live music from Miko Marks, hailed by New Music Weekly Magazine as “Breakthrough Country Artist of 2007”! Learn to Conquer a Mountain! Got friends you've been trying to introduce to skiing or snowboarding? Bear Valley is the place to bring them this April with our awesome learn to ski/ride packages. We're offering deep discounts to beginners starting April 5th with special learn-to packages for only $120 for ages 13+! These packages include 4 hours of instruction and lunch with your instructor. More Details> Fun in the Sun The change in Day Light Savings means longer days here on the mountain. We're changing our weekend hours of to keep you on the snow longer in the day! Starting this weekend (March 29th) we're extending our lift operations until 4:30p. Mountain services will now open at 8:30am, and the first chair will start turning at 9am, 7 days a week. The extended lift hours are weekends only - they'll close at their normal time of 4:00p during the week. • Country Snowfest & AT&T GS Finals Featuring live music from Miko Marks March 29th, Bear Valley Lodge • Afternoon of Wine & Jazz April 5th, Bear Valley • Season Pass Holder Appreciation April 6th, Bear Valley • Reggae on the Mountain April 12th, Bear Valley • Customer Appreciation Day April 13th, Bear Valley 2 for 1 Adult all day tickets!

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Bear Valley eNews - March 20, 2008

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Season Passes On Sale Saturday 2008/09 Season Passes are on sale starting this Saturday, March 22nd! ALL NEW this is season is the Mountain/Meadow Combo Pass. Now you can downhill OR cross country ski, any day of the season! Adult Pass holders who renew this spring will save even more - up to $110 off a full-priced season pass! Enjoy Easter at Bear Valley Spring has sprung and the Easter Bunny is on his way! Join local Pastor, Dave Waterman, for a Koala-Top service Saturday, March 22nd, at 4:15p. (A valid lift ticket from the day is required. Foot passengers can pick up a free ticket at the lift at 4pm. No down-loading of Koala chair.) Sunday morning, we'll start off decorating bags to collect Easter Eggs in from 8:30-9:30a in the Sun Room. The Easter bunny will be hard at work hiding eggs off the Sun Deck, and the Egg Hunt will kick off at 10am with kids 5 and under going first! All this work builds a big appetite, and we'll be offering a special Easter Brunch in the Hungry Bear Food Court! More Details> Country SnowFest & AT&T Race Finals Live music on the Sun Deck by Miko Marks, will get things stompin' after the final AT&T GS Race on Saturday, March 29th! We'll have special prizes for those who have participated in all 3 GS Races, and a raffle for sweet prizes for all who participate! For kids 12 and under who enter, we'll be giving away 1 pair of Volkl Race Tiger skis! On the sun heats up, trade out those ski boots for cowboy boots and hit the Sun Deck for live music from Miko Marks, hailed by New Music Weekly Magazine as “Breakthrough Country Artist of 2007”! • Easter Saturday Service March 22nd, Bear Valley • Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch March 23rd, Bear Valley • Country Snowfest & AT&T GS Finals Featuring live music from Miko Marks March 29th, Bear Valley Lodge • Afternoon of Wine & Jazz April 5th, Bear Valley • Season Pass Holder Appreciation April 6th, Bear Valley • Reggae on the Mountain April 12th, Bear Valley • Customer Appreciation Day April 13th, Bear Valley Learn to Conquer a Mountain! Got friends you've been trying to introduce to skiing or snowboarding? Bear Valley is the place to bring them this April with our awesome learn to ski/ride packages. We're offering deep discounts to beginners starting April 5th with special learn-to packages for only $120 for ages 13+! These packages include 4 hours of instruction and lunch with your instructor. More Details> Open through April We're loving the Spring weather and conditions on the mountain are awesome! Our deep snow pack means we'll be spring skiing all the way through April! Bear Valley will be open 7 days/week through April 13th, and we'll switch to a weekend schedule (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) through April 27th. There's no better time to head to the slopes to enjoy some good times. * Weather and conditions permitting.

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Sliding on the Cheap! Spring Break Deals, Events and Fun, Heavenly Launches New Pass, $29 Homewood, More!

Hello Sliders!

The traditional spring ski and snowboard vacation week begins this
Friday, and will continue through next week.  It's a holiday
atmosphere, but without holiday rates!  For the savy Tahoe slider,
spring break, with Easter Egg hunts, parties, college deals, advance
pass deals and a plethora of events make it all the sweeter!

*Deals, dear sliders....
Yes!  Our readers have come through again with a $10 lift ticket

deal at Diamond Peak, Heavenly launches a $579 season pass

that includes their Colorado resorts, Sugar Bowl's General Admission

program continues,  Sierra & Northstar are offering endless Spring

Break value programs and what would spring skiing be without

pond skimming?   Check out Kirkwood below!  

*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?
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*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!

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*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

Kevin Tinto + Crew
Editor-in-Chief

Sliding on the Cheap! $25 Sugar Bowl, $29 Alpine, Heavenly Zip Line, Spring Passes, Parties, Winners, More!

Hello Sliders!

Snow inbound this weekend, dear sliders, meaning a return to
midwinter surface conditions. Plenty of ski and snowboard season
ahead, with the spring deals as good as we've ever seen here at
SOTC.

This week! Our readers come through again with great deals, including
a FREE day at Tahoe Donner, later this month. We've got lift ticket deals at
Alpine, Sugar Bowl and Homewood for Excellence in Education. Heavenly
has unleashed the LONGEST zip line in the continental US, Northstar
and Sierra have a bounty of spring deals and Squaw, bless their
hearts, has a $179 UNLIMITED spring pass.

*Granlibakken!
Lift ticket, lodging & breakfast from $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.

*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/

*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!

*Tahoe Donner Ski Resort!
(Excellent Family Resort, located in Tahoe Donner Housing Community,
Truckee.)

Tahoe Donner has "March Madness!"
(Need to print coupon off Tahoe Donner website.
Wednesday, March 12 - Discount Demo Day - $5 Demo and Telemark ski rentals.
Wednesday, March 19 - $5 lift ticket day. All lift tickets are $5.
Wednesday, March 26 - March Madness! FREE lift ticket!
Sebrina Wins FREE Verticals!
http://www.tahoedonner.com/

Northstar and Sierra Togo's DEAL!
$10 OFF one adult (23+) all day lift ticket to Northstar-at-Tahoe
or Sierra-at-Tahoe Resorts or $5 OFF one young adult (13-22) all
day lift ticket when you purchase any Togo's Endless Combination,
Regular Hot or Cold Sandwich, Salad, Salad Wrap or Bread Bowl with
soup at regular menu price. Valid Sunday through Friday. (Call
ahead, sliders, as sometimes, stores are out of coupons.)

*Carson City Plaza Hotel.
$59 per person/double occ. which includes ticket to Mt Rose.
For only $118 you get room and 2 tickets!
Carson City Plaza
(888) 227-1499
Phone (775) 883-9500
info@carsoncityplaza.com
Eric scores FREE Verticals!

*Two events for the Tahoe Adaptive Ski School (at Alpine)
Lift ticket specials and events, all to support the TASS!
www.dsusafw.org

Thanks SOTC Readers! Send more!

*Tahoe Biltmore Casino & Hotel!
Midweek Slider rate of $69.00, $109 weekends.
http://www.tahoebiltmore.com/

*Cal Neva!
Weekend $79.00 rooms soldout for the balance of the season, thanks
to our readers. However, Cal Neva SOTC special rate of $79 per
night Sunday thru Thursday (based on availability) rate includes
free wi-fi access and daily continental breakfast buffet.

Cal Neva Secret Tunnel Tours are back--Every Saturday evening at
6pm join CN as you can journey back in time to the days of mobsters,
gangsters and the Rat Pack. 45 minute tour takes you through a
underground tour, a stop at the Famous Frank Sinatra showroom and
see the places where Monroe and Kennedy stayed. The history is
amazing and you may just catch a glimpse of a ghost from the past.
Mention SOTC and receive $2.00 off the ticket price!
http://www.calnevaresort.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 cooled a little in the high Sierra with more
significant cooling expected today and tomorrow as a series of moderate
weather systems from the Gulf of Alaska move thru the mountains thru
Sunday afternoon. A WINTER STORM WATCH has been posed by the National
Weather Service from Friday night thru Saturday when the heaviest snow
is expected along with gusty winds. Over a foot of new snow is likely
with lots of resh powder expected as the snow level drops down below
2000 ft. Expect WINTER Conditions over the weekend and take your
chains. More snow is likely for the last weekend of March as well.
Mike Pechner

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Won a ticket valid at Northstar or Sierra!
http://www.doublewhammypass.com/

*Let's go Sliding on the Cheap!

*Alpine Meadows
Alpine Meadows Ski Resort Offers $139 Unlimited Spring Lift Pass!
Apply your $139 purchase price toward your 2008/2009 adult full
season pass! Alpine Meadows Ski Resort will offer an unlimited
spring pass for just $139. On sale now and valid every day from
March 30 until season's end, the Alpine Meadows Spring Pass gives
skiers and riders full access to the best spring snow in Tahoe for
less than the price of three lift tickets. http://www.skialpine.com

*Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe
Bud Light Ladies Day on March 15th. Guys wear a dress, get a lift
ticket for $10.00 and a chance to win cash and prizes!

Make sure to check out our Reader Deal at the Carson Plaza hotel,
above. $59 gets you room and ticket to Rose. http://www.skirose.com/

*Sierra-at-Tahoe
Sierra has developed some GREAT lesson programs!
Early Bird Special - The early bird gets the worm from 9:00 a.m.
to 10:00 a.m. Those who take advantage of the Early Bird Special
can enjoy a private lesson on freshly groomed slopes with no crowds
and receive a great deal at the same time. Get a bonus 1/2 hour
on weekends and holidays with Early Bird starting at 8:30 a.m.

Family and Friends - NEW! The Family and Friends Private Lesson
offers a personalized experience with an instructor who is specially
trained to teach multiple ability levels in the same lesson. The
Family & Friends Private Lesson will enable everyone to ride the
lift together while taking their line of choice down the mountain
and receiving instruction on how to better carve the groomers, hit
the park, launch tricks out of the Superpipe, or enjoy the gladed
runs.

Teach Your Kid Private - Let's do it together! This 2-hour private
(for the price of 1 hour) is for parents who want to learn how to
teach their child (ages 2 - 5). Parents and kid must be present
and everyone gets instruction. This private is offered at 2:00
everyday. Reservations are recommended. http://www.sierratahoe.com

*Northstar-at-Tahoe
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
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/

*Sugar Bowl!
Make sure to head to Sugar Bowl on St. Patty's day, March 17!
Will have lucky pots of gold out on the mountain! They will be
filled with goodies, chocolate, tickets, and clues to the grand
prize! The one gold pot will contain a slightly restricted Season
Pass good for next season! If you need a clue, just ask the
leprechaun out on the mountain! Spend the afternoon at Judah with
live music from the Benny's and down a few green beers out on the
Judah Deck!

Now here's a novel concept! 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

*Squaw Valley USA
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.

*Boreal
Boreal Blow-Out Season Pass Sale - Save over 40% off next winters
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
Heavenly just unveiled the Heavenly Flyer, an elevated zip line
cable ride that will take guests on a scenic adventure above beautiful
Lake Tahoe. The Heavenly Flyer will operate year-round, providing
family fun for all seasons.

The Heavenly Flyer propels riders at speeds up to 50 mph as they
cruise over the treetops and look out over beautiful Lake Tahoe.
With two separate lines, riders can enjoy the experience side-by-side
with a friend. At 3,300 feet, the Heavenly Flyer is the longest
zip line in the continental United States. Its 525-foot vertical
drop matches that of the Space Needle. From the Launching Pad,
stationed at the top of Tamarack Express, to the Landing Zone,
situated above the top of the Gondola and the tubing hill, the total
ride time is about 80 seconds.
http://www.slidingonthecheap.com/heavenly_flyer for all the details!

*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.

Take advantage of Kirkwood's Midweek Lodging Packages to stay and
ski/ride for as low as $95 per person. http://www.kirkwood.com/
SPRING BREAK STAY & SKI FREE - March 10th through
March 28th - $95 Per Person!!
Take advantage of Kirkwood’s Spring Break Stay & Ski/Ride Free offer.
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.
Winter is back!

Kevin Tinto + Crew
Editor-in-Chief

Sliding on the Cheap! Alert! Complete Skinny on Northstar and Sierra Spring Deals and Events!

Hello Sliders!

 

Northstar-at-Tahoe and Sierra-at-Tahoe were nice
enough to supply SOTC a complete rundown on
all the discounts, deals and  (spring) events planned for these
two resorts. SOTC readers, now you have the complete
skinny, right here, all in one email! 

 

*Northstar-at-Tahoe, Sierra-at-Tahoe? 
Yes, dear sliders, both resorts are owned
by the same company, that's how you can get 
deals like the Double Whammy, valid at BOTH
Sierra and Northstar. 

 

Want a family weekend with great slopes and
slopeside lodging?  Northstar is the perfect family weekend,
or week-long ski getaway. How about a fast day tripper?
Sierra-at-Tahoe, near the summit of Highway 50, offers
a fast commute with high altitude skiing and riding
and plenty of black diamond adventure for both
skiers and riders!  

 

*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! 
www.doublewhammypass.com

 

Northstar® Resort is scheduled to remain open through April,
weather and conditions permitting. 

 

*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.

 

*A Good Day Video Contest
Share your Good Day at Northstar Resort with the world and
you might win a 2008.09 Northstar Only Season Pass!
Upload your video, taken at Northstar Resort, below by March 15, 2008.

 

The Northstar Marketing team will select three videos based on quality
and entertainment value. A webpoll, containing the three chosen videos
will be posted on the web site by March 20, 2008 and will be available
to all users to vote! Grand prize winner will win a 2008.09 Season Pass
and the other two winners will win 4 lift tickets each.
http://www.northstarattahoe.com/info/ski/the-mountain/video_gallery.asp

 

*Village at Northstar Sale
Big sales at major retailers located at
Nothstar Village.  This is a great time of year to purchase
new gear.  Often, you can demo the gear, plus, you get the
balance of this season while paying just a fraction of the retail price!
True North, Butterbox, The North Face, Mine & Oakley - up to 30% off!

 

*Sierra-at-Tahoe! 
10 Reasons (to drop whatever you're doing) and head to
Sierra-at-Tahoe for Spring Break!

 

The Superpipe is OPEN!

 

Spring 3-PAKS  allow young adults ages 12 - 22 to
ski/ride for only $37/day!

 

Hosting raging events like the Block Party Rail Jam,
Dog Days of Spring, Telegrass Festival, & Queen of the Park .

 

College Students Unite during select college weeks  starting March 17 -
lift tickets are only $51 with current student ID.

 

Your chance to get on the Sierra website and get discovered!
Film friends & family at Sierra Resort and upload it to the Sierra Snow Cast
to be viewed by the world.

 

Want a side of breathtaking views with that pulled pork sandwich?
The 360° Smokehouse BBQ atop Grandview offers views,
brews and the best ribs around!

 

Continue the fun after the lifts close with endless
south shore ski & stay package options starting at
$69 per person per night.

 

Get chauffeured around - take the complimentary South Shore shuttles,
servicing more than 40 lodging properties in South Lake Tahoe.
Or if you live in the Sacramento area, ride the Surf & Skate Bus!

 

Value Season Vouchers allows you to ski/ride $51/day from March 17
through the end of the 2007/08 season. See where to pick up vouchers.

 

For our wired guests, we now offer wifi in the Aspen Café and it's
complimentary for the first hour.
http://www.sierraattahoe.com/info/winter/spring.asp

 

*More on the Spring 3-PAK, dear sliders...
The Spring 3-PAK is one of the best lift ticket values
in Lake Tahoe! Adults can ski/ride for just $45 per day
while Young Adults (13-22) can take advantage
of lift tickets for just $37 per day!
The 3-Pak is one lift ticket valid for any three
days of the season, including holiday dates,
and dates do not need to be consecutive.
Non-transferable and non-refundable.
All the skinny:
www.northstarattahoe.com 
www.sierratahoe.com

 

Fresh snow inbound this weekend, sliders! 

 

 Kevin Tinto + Crew!

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