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Thursday, March 13, 2008

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

*Free Swag For Our Readers!
Do you see your email address below? If so, send a note to
kwtinto@aol.com to claim your lift ticket! Note: You MUST be
receiving our newsletter to win swag!

sunnytjm@*******.com
daftab@***.****.edu
esoule@****.***.edu
ihearyabud@*******.com
lorea@*****.com
in_the_winter@*******.com
sghest7@*******.com
seishimoguchi@*******.com
bob_j_fish@*****.com
mkwan@******.com
mkuzdzal@*******.com
joeandmeg@*****.com

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

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

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!



Thursday, March 06, 2008

Bear Valley eNews - March 6, 2008

Bear Valley eClub News
March 6, 2008

BV Sessions Slopestyle - March 8thSpring Into Bear Valley Events

Spring is well on it's way and we've been lavishing the sunny weather. 2008 couldn't have brought better conditions - with more than 18 feet of snow in January and February, conditions are set for the rest of the season. The spring sun brings lots of activities around the mountain and this weekend is no exception. March kicks off with competitions on the mountain and at the trails.

For those looking to fine tune some park skills are maybe even learn some new ones, our free Progression Session park clinic will get you stylin' in no time. After picking up some new skills, test them out against other BV riders at our BV Sessions Slopestyle Comp. With a $1500 cash purse plus lots of prizes to give away, there's plenty of chances to pick up some sweet new swag.

Registration for both events will happen on the day. Helmets are required and if you're under 18, you need a parent's release.


35th Annual Bjornloppet Comes to Bear Valley Cross Country

On Saturday March 8th cross country skiers from near and far will assemble in the Bear Valley Meadow for the 35th running of the Bjornloppet Ski Race and Festival. With a 10:30 am start, The Bjornloppet, meaning Bear Race in Norwegian, is enjoyed by young and old alike. There are divisions for all ages and two distances are offered, 20 kilometers (two laps) and 10 kilometers. The mass start is fun to watch with the go-fast racers using the ski skating technique. The course winds through aspen trees, over some roller coaster terrain and ends up on the Bjornloppet Trail with its’ notorious Bjornloppet Downhill. Thrills and spills are part of the racing game as the race can be won or lost on this section alone. After the race is over, skiers will gather at Headwaters for an outrageous awards ceremony with tons of prizes from Salomon, Clif Bar, Patagonia, and many of the local merchants. The buzz is that it pays to play at this race as 1st through 3rd in all age classes are awarded prizes.

Saturday is the main event but on Sunday March 9th a second day of racing is offered up for striders (classic skiers only – no ski skaters). This 10 Kilometer event starts at 10:00 am, features a different course and is followed up by a nice awards party with prizes as well.

The events are hosted by Bear Valley Cross Country, which is reporting excellent mid winter ski conditions.

For more info, visit www.bearvalleyxc.com or call (209) 753-2834.

 
What's New

BV Sessions Slope Style
March 8th, Bear Valley

Progression Session
March 8th, Bear Valley

 Monte Carlo Night
March 8th, Bear Valley Lodge

AT&T GS Race
March 15th, Bear Valley

St. Patty's Day Celebration
March 17th, Bear Valley Lodge

Howling Nights
March 20th, Bear Valley


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Sliding on the Cheap! Squaw Spring Pass $179, Alpine Spring Pass, Northstar Season Pass Sale, Reader Deals, More!

Hello Sliders! 

March means spring skiing and riding, and deals for our readers.
With a monster base, and likely more snow on the way, it's a sure
bet that all resorts will remain open into April and resorts like
Heavenly, Squaw and Alpine could continue operation, right into
May.  We're getting reports of spring conditions, dear sliders,
which means hard pack in the morning, softening in the afternoon.
Tip: Make sure your skis and boards are tuned and slide
the sun:  start your day on southern exposure slopes,
then ride northern exposure in the afternoon! 
 
*Deals?
Why yes, dear sliders.  We've got spring passes for a song, advance
season pass purchase that includes this year FREE, great events
like the Diamond Peak Poker Run, Ladies Day on the way at Mt. Rose,
Sierra-at-Tahoe Fiesta, Northstar Spring Quad Pak, a rare
Squaw Valley Spring Pass and Alpine unleashes a fantastic
spring pass at just $139.00 and more! 

Our reader challenge was a blast, and we've posted two of the best
right here.  We love it when we find readers (as cheap) as the SOTC
crew, and willing to share their tips!  BTW: The reader challenge
continues. Send us your best deals!
 
*Granllibakken!
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 après ski, check out our new Cedar House Pub open weekends and
holidays from 5-9pm. 
For details and reservations go to 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!
Horizon's Resort & Casino
Call 1-800-648-3322 and mention code:  MHWOW08 -
MUST Book by March 7 (That's today, sliders...)
Sun-Thurs $45.  Wknds: +$85.
Vicki Gets a FREE pair of Verticals!

*Heavenly, Fire and Ice, located at the base of the gondola.
F&I is a Mongolian style eatery - you pick the ingredients and they
cook 'em in front of you on a large grill.  (The crew has eaten at
F & I, excellent food) ALL YOU CAN EAT!  Lunch - $14.95
Dinner - $23.95

This is how you (Dear Reader) work the system: 
1. Ski or ride (lovely) Heavenly.
2. Lunch is served until 3:30 pm at F&I
Go to eat at 3-3:15 pm after the day on the hill and pay
the lunch price but keeping eating through the dinner menu.  (wait
for the traffic to clear, you mosey home, stuffed to the gills...)
Lunch choices are great but dinner choices are even better!  (We
love it when we find readers who make us look like SOTC
amateurs...fantastic!)
KC Scores FREE Vertical Glasses!

*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 Rack Pat.  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/

*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!
A storm system moving south out of Canada into the Great Basin
produced cold, gusty northeasterly winds yesterday in the Sierra and
the highs were only in the 30's  to low 40's about a 10  degree drop
from earlier in the week.  Winds will ease today and under sunny skies
temperatures will rebound a few degrees each day into the weekend. It
now appears that any weather system next week will probably be pretty
weak.
Earliest possibility of any significant snow is not likely to the end
of next week when forecast models show a cold storm from the Gulf of
Alaska headed for the Sierra.   Otherwise look for excellent spring conditions
for boarders and skiiers in the meantime.
Mike Pechner

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*Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe
Be a Champion Ski Race & Party
Tuesday, March 11
Public Races - (format - best combined time)

Registration: 8-10am Main Lodge.
Cost: FREE with valid lift ticket or Value Pass
Race: 10:00am-2:00pm Race event on Bullwhip Run
Slalom Course:  Two runs, best combined time

Budlight Ladies Day on March 15th.  Guys wear a dress, get a lift
ticket for $10.00 and a chance to win cash and prizes!
http://www.skirose.com/

*Sierra-at-Tahoe
Sierra Fiesta is the place to be this spring break!  The Superpipe
is OPEN!  Spring 3-PAKS allow young adults ages 12 - 22 to ski/ride
for only $37/day!  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.  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.
http://www.sierraattahoe.com/info/winter/spring.asp

*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!  www.doublewhammypass.com

*Diamond Peak
Diamond Peak is hosting a first-ever poker run on March 8th.  The
event goes on from 10:00 am-1:00 pm.  Registration is at the base
lodge at 9:00 am and the entry fee is $10, which includes a T-shirt.
There are five clearly-marked dealers at different locations on the
mountain with a deck of cards.  You have three hours to find the
dealers and from them you'll pull a card.  The person with the best
hand wins!  This event is one based on luck- and you'll also get
some riding in!

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!
End of Season Special -- Book Your Trip In April & Win A Pair of
Skis!  (we like free swag!)  For all reservations booked for the
dates of April 1 through April 14, made before March 31st, guest
will be entered into a drawing to win your choice of a pair of
Atomic Nomad Skis with bindings (Crimson, Black Eye, White Out or
Sugar Mama's, subject to availability) up to $999 retail value.
Drawing will be held on April 1st.  The number of entries reflect
the number of days stayed during the month of April.  You may claim
your prize during your stay at the hotel.  Offer not valid for
canceled reservations.  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
Spring Buy One Get One Free!  Heavenly's midweek Buy-One-Get-One-Free
deal is back again with a variety of lodging options.  Buy one night
of lodging and one lift ticket and get the next day and night FREE!
That's two nights lodging midweek and two days of skiing or riding
at Heavenly starting as low as $132 per person based on double
occupancy!  Featured rate is subject to availability.
http://www.skiheavenly.com/

*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/

*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
 
Looks like a warm, spring weekend ahead, dear sliders.
Wear sunscreen, get your skis and boards tuned and
enjoy the laid-back Tahoe spring atmosphere! 

Kevin Tinto + Crew
Editor-in-Chief

Tuesday, March 04, 2008

Sliding on the Cheap! Alert! Alpine Meadows UNLIMITED Spring Pass $139!

Hello Sliders!  Alert! 
 
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. 
 
*Corn Grows at Alpine Meadows! 
Alpine Meadows boasts some of the best spring snow in the Sierra. 
The mountain staff patiently waits for snow to complete
a sufficient multi-day freeze/melt process:
snow surface warms and becomes smooth during the day;
the smooth layer freezes at night) before opening for skiing and riding. 
The reward:  Perfectly smooth corn snow runs...
 
Alpine maintains its flawless corn snow by adopting a
“follow the sun” ski philosophy. During the warm spring days,
terrain opens and closes throughout the depending upon
when they're kissed by the sun.  
 
Live music every Saturday on the sundeck, and unique spring events
 – including the Annual Snow Golf Tournament and Mad Cow Downhill
 – are perfect compliments to Alpine’s beautiful spring terrain. 
 
Purchase the Spring Pass at the Alpine Meadows Special Tickets
window or at SkiAlpine.com today to access some of North America’s
best spring terrain starting Sunday, March 30. 
 
*In Case You've Been Living in a Cave...
Ranked as a top winter resort by Powder Magazine,
Alpine Meadows Ski Resort is situated in the picturesque
Tahoe National Forest and offers skiers and snowboarders
2,400 acres of terrain.  With 13 lifts, more than 100 trails,
and majestic views of Lake Tahoe, Alpine Meadows is accessed
via Interstate 80, 45 miles west of Reno, Nevada and 200
miles east of San Francisco, California. 
Visit SkiAlpine.com or call 530.583.4232
 
Kevin Tinto + Crew! 

Monday, March 03, 2008

Event Alert - BV Sessions Slopestyle - March 8th

Bear Valley eClub News
March 3, 2008

BV Sessions Slopestyle Comp - March 8th

 

 

What's New

BV Sessions Slope Style
March 8th, Bear Valley

Progression Session
March 8th, Bear Valley

 Monte Carlo Night
March 8th, Bear Valley Lodge

AT&T GS Race
March 15th, Bear Valley

St. Patty's Day Celebration
March 17th, Bear Valley Lodge

Howling Nights
March 20th, Bear Valley

 




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Thursday, February 28, 2008

Sliding on the Cheap! Sunday River Frequent Skier Card, Flex Tixs, Ticket Winners, More!

Hello Sliders-
 
“Whoop – dee -doo, I stepped in dog doo!”  “
Lucky me, the filling fell out of my tooth!” “
What a steal, $65 bucks for a lift ticket!”.  Those are just a few lines
you won’t hear me saying. We’re working hard at Sliding on the Cheap
to make your dollars work hard for you on the slopes. Yet, even us skin flints
understand that the ski areas need to turn a dime. They have expenses to pay,
insurance to carry, payroll to make, but we prefer to let someone else
pay full sticker price, us SOTC sliders would rather slide hard,
slide fair and have fun on the cheap!   That said – we have some
great deals which will keep some green in your pocket this week…
just don’t tell the flatlanders!
 
*Sports Basement!  10% Off for New England Sliders!  
(BTW:  Sports Basement, an SOTC favorite already discounts
up to 70% off, so the deal is even sweeter!)  
SOTC discount?  Yes!  Shop online and use the Sliding on the Cheap
discount!  That's 10% off the already discounted prices!  USE THE
CODE SOTC6!  http://www.sportsbasement.com/
 
*Add a Day & Save at Cramore!
Save up to 30% on your second day of skiing when you turn in your
ticket by 4pm.
 
Cranmore make it easy for you! Just choose by the number.
Youths & Seniors (6-12 & 65+) 1 Day Add-a-Day*
1 All Lifts. All Day. Every Day.  $28 $19
2 All Lifts. All Day. Every Day. Plus Rental Equipment.  $49 $41
 
Teens (13-18) 1 Day Add-a-Day* 
3 All Lifts. All Day. Every Day. $38 $25
4 All Lifts. All Day. Every Day. Plus Rental Equipment $59 $50
 
Adult (19-64) 1 Day Add-a-Day*
5 All Lifts. All Day. Every Day. $49 $29
6 All Lifts. All Day. Every Day. Plus Rental Equipment. $69 $60
 
All Value Deals are valid all day, every day of the season!  Weekends,
holidays, and vacation weeks too!  To add a day, visit the Ticket
Haus by 4pm.  http://www.cranmore.com/
 
*2007-2008 SUNDAY RIVER FREQUENT SKIER CARD  
 
Frequent Skier Card  $89
$25 off on midweek lift tickets
$15 off on weekend and holiday tickets.
HOW TO PURCHASE YOUR FREQUENT SKIER CARD 
Purchase your Frequent Skier Card online, 24 hours a day.
 
*Come Visit Lake Tahoe! 
The SOTC (world) Headquarters is in Lake Tahoe!
Come and enjoy one of the best seasons on record!
 
$79 Rooms, valid daily at Cal Neva Resort!
Stay at the Tahoe lakeside casino/hotel made famous by
Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monrone!
 
THREE NIGHT PACKAGE -  available for arrival Sunday thru Friday
Pricing or $35 per person per night based on double occupancy.
Continental Breakfast included Monday morning thru Friday Morning
 
FIVE NIGHT PACKAGE - no Saturday arrival.  
Pricing is $45 per person per night based on double occupancy.
Continental Breakfast is included in the rate for Monday thru Friday.
Complimentary after ski drinks and choice of appetizer served in the Circular    
Bar from 4:00 – 7:00 PM each day
 
*Won a Lift Ticket to Mt. Cranmore or Sunday River!
If you see your email address below, you've won a lift ticket.
Please send a note to kwtinto@aol.com in the next 7 days to claim.
How do you win?  You must be on our SOTC email newsletter list!
 
 
Let’s go Sliding on the Cheap!
 
*Wildcat Mountain-   Leap up to Wildcat!
In order to celebrate February 29th, Wildcat has made some
lift tickets available on the cheap at www.liftopia.com
Also, as mentioned before, the Sunday cruise is a cheap way to
get some thrills sliding from Noon to 4pm for $20 on Sunday afternoons. 
Head over to Pinkham Notch for some great classic New England sliding
while you  focus your goggles on the sights of  Mount Washington,
Tuckerman’s Ravine, Gulf of Slides, etc. www.skiwildcat.com
 
*Ragged Mountain – Mom’s Day!, Two’s Day!
Head over to Ragged (it’s not too far from Boston or Manchester),
for some great midweek deals. Mondays become a special day for
women of all ages (and guys dressed in drag, shhh) slide whether a
mom or not for $25!  Tuesdays aren’t half bad either with Two’s Day
(as in two for one sliding). Grab a buddy, skip work and enjoy
midweek sliding all day for half price. www.raggedmountainresort.com
 
*Gunstock Mountain – Wall to wall Wednesday!
They say you learn something new everyday, get this –
Gunstock is home to the first chairlift (let’s hope it’s been updated or retired!).
Wednesday is a great day for sliding at Gunstock. While the rest of the
world will be climbing the walls at school or work, Gunstock is having
“Wall to wall Wednesday” with $25 dollar sliding from 4pm to close!
You can put in a day of work and still get your jollies on the slopes.
 
*Flex tickets at Potter Brothers Ski Shops!
New York and Massachusetts area sliders can save BIG with flex tickets!
Catamount, Belleayre, Hunter, Jiminy Peak, Thunder Ridge and Windham
ski areas are participating in this on-line discount ticket promotion.
 
*Magic Mountain- Touring Tuesdays! Car Pool Wednesdays!
If you’re the type of slider who yearns for old fashioned, no frills,
knock your socks off New England sliding, Magic is your type of mountain!
No, this is not the place where you’ll find sushi on the slopes, nor is it another
one of those mascara mountains, where making a fashion statement is more
important than the sliding.  Magic rocks with old school charm and kick tail trails! 
Earn your turns on Tuesdays with Touring Tuesdays. Bring your skins and tele gear
because you’ll be skiing for free, but you’ll be earning your turns rather than
riding the lifts! You’ll get off the beaten tract and into all of those secret
stashes on Touring Tuesdays. * Snowfall will determine availability.
You’ll need to purchase a lift ticket if you wish to ride the lifts. 
Car Pool Wednesdays – New England’s best deal!  $75 a carload on non-holiday
Wednesdays gets you and your friends and family on the lifts at Magic.
 
*Jiminy Peak –Get a friend sliding, you slide FREE!  Save on State Days!
Located in Massachusett’s Berkshire mountains, Jiminy Peak
offers a great deal to get new sliders on the slopes. Do something nice
for one of your non-sliding friends and take them sliding.
Why not share the fun?  You slide free when you download this
e-coupon and turn a buddy on to skiing or snowboarding
(valid Sunday – Friday,non-holiday). My first time was,
“this is a snow plow, this is the top of the mountain, that is a mogul field…see ya!”
Bad karma to say the least, this deal is the way to go.  
Save some $$ on State days at Jiminy Peak, bring some state ID
and save $8 off a lift ticket! Tuesdays- NY and Pa residents save.
Wednesdays- Mass and NJ residents save, and Thursdays –
CT and VT residents save some cash. www.jiminypeak.com
 
That’s all the sliding deals for this week. If you know of any deals
you’d like to share, let us know of them. Gotta go,  I need to go find a
stick to scrape this stuff off of my shoe.
 
                                       Keep thinking snow,
                                                Mark
 

Mark Frega
Sliding on the Cheap
New England / New York
Editor

Sliding on the Cheap! Leap on $29 Tixs @ Sugar Bowl, Sierra Adventure Zone For Kids, $10 Ladies Day @ Rose, More!

Hello Sliders! 

We're just heading into the best of the ski season, at least for
Northern California sliders.  Why, you ask?  In between monster
Pacific storms that have dumped three and four feet of fresh snow every
couple of weeks, we've got mild temperatures, sunny skies and lots
more daylight.  That means sunny slopes right up until 4:30, and
for night skiers, you're getting a couple hours of sun before
having to put on that parka.

Spring is celebrated in Tahoe, beginning with Snowfest,
kicking off beginning February 29th.  Spring also brings live music
to resorts like Alpine Meadows, when Saturday afternoons become
party central, right on the deck!

*Deals?
Why, yes dear sliders, I'm glad you asked!  How about Bud Light
Ladies Day at Mt. Rose, March 15th...  It means $10.00 lift tickets
for guys (willing) to show up in a dress, Sugar Bowl is celebrating
Leap Year with $29.00 Tixs for Core members and their buds, Diamond
Peak has the Vertical Challenge this weekend, Heavenly is back with
a spring package, Sierra is offering Adventure Zones for kids and
Sundays--Kirkwood, kids slide FREE!

*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!

*Cal Neva Resort & Casino
Still offering $79.00 rooms to SOTC Readers!  Valid daily, assuming
they have vacancy.  You must ask for the Sliding on the Cheap $79.00
special.  (Any problems booking, send me a note)

CAL NEVA THREE NIGHT PACKAGE - available for arrival Sunday thru
Friday.  $35 per person per night based on double occupancy.
Continental Breakfast included Monday morning thru Friday Morning!
You must ask for the Sliding on the Cheap special.
http://www.calnevaresort.com/

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

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

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

*Snowfest!
The 27th Annual Snowfest kicks off February 29 and runs through
March 9.  This 10-day celebration is jam-packed with events, including
the Gar Woods Polar Bear Swim, Tahoe City and Kings Beach
parades, Wacky Winter Bowling and the Tails by the Lake Doggie
Agility Course.  For all the details, click to
http://www.tahoesnowfestival.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
http://www.slidingonthecheap.com/ to sign up for any one of our
cherished FREE email blasts...

*Mike Pechner's SnowCast!
It will be sunny and cooler today and Friday with increasing high clouds. 
A weak weather system moves in tomorrow night and Saturday
morning with a few snow showers above 6000 ft. 
Highs will be in the 30's on Saturday
followed by a seasonably cold Sunday morning. Sunny skies and a
warming trend is expected throught at least the middle of next week. 
Next opportunity for colder weather and snow showers is next Thursday. 
Otherwise packed powder conditions continue throughout the Sierra.
Mike Pechner
 
*Free Swag For Our Readers!
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kwtinto@aol.com to claim your (awesome) prize!  Note: You MUST be
receiving our newsletter to win swag!
 
 
Won a ticket valid at Northstar or Sierra!
http://www.doublewhammypass.com/
 
*Let's go Sliding on the Cheap!

*Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe
Tahoe's highest base has awesome conditions, with northern exposure
keeping the snow fresh.

Budlight Ladies Day on March 15th.  Guys wear a dress, get a lift
ticket for $10.00 and a chance to win cash and prizes!
http://www.skirose.com/

*Sierra-at-Tahoe
Adventure Zones!  (cool idea, especially if you want to get your
kids stoked!) Designed exclusively for kids, Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort's
on-mountain themed adventure zones feature terrain elements such
as rollers, mini jumps and banked turns that keep children entertained,
while signage and animated figures educate them on local history
and animal species.  Each adventure zone focuses on a theme.  The
interactive displays allow children to climb in and out of treehouses,
caves and secret hideaways.  Sound effects and smoke machines enhance
the experience.
http://www.sierraattahoe.com/info/winter/adventure_zones.asp

You can post videos of yourself and your crew on Sierra-at-Tahoe's
website.  No inverted (hi jinks) dear sliders, they just want fun
videos.  We love this idea and expect to see a lot more of it in
the future.  Want to win a season pass?  Check the Northstar contest
below!  http://www.sierraattahoe.com/info/winter/video.asp

Are you thinking about purchasing a new snowboard or just taking
one for a test drive?  Burton Snowboards will be offering FREE
equipment demos on Saturday, March 1st from 9am to 3pm.  Go to the
Burton tent in the base area.  A valid lift ticket or season pass
is required to participate.  For more info please call 530.659.7453

*Northstar-at-Tahoe
Reno Resident Discount!  How it Works: Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort
is inviting Reno residents to come ski/ride our resort by offering
half price lift tickets.  Present your valid ID with Reno address
at the Ticket/Season Pass window.  Check http://www.northstaratahoe.com
for details.  Available Dates: Monday - Wednesday excluding
February 18 - 20, 2008.

Northstar Video contest!  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/

*Diamond  Peak
Vertical Challenge is Coming!  The 3rd Annual Vertical Challenge
is taking place at Diamond Peak on March 1, 2008.  If you
ski/telemark/snowboard the most vertical feet in a seven-hour period,
then you'll win a free 08/09 Diamond Peak full season pass!  The
entry fee is only $10 and includes a commemorative T-shirt.
Registration will be held in the base lodge from 8:00-9:00 am and
the event will be held from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.  Divisions for Men
and Women and more prizes!  For more information regarding the 3rd
Annual Vertical Challenge, please contact 775-832-1177.

*Homewood Mountain Resort
Demo Equipment on Sale Now!  Atomic Beta Plus M2 TRON 10, Nomad
Blackeye, High Noon, Nomad Crimson, Triplets, Sugar Daddy '07, Sweet
Daddy, Big Daddy, Sugar Mama and Sweet Mama's, plus Nordica's
including The Beast, Jet Fuel, Top Fuel SUV 12i Supercharger Blower
and Olympia Victory, and finally Salomon Scrambler Hot, Siam No.
7, and Pilot are all on sale now available in varied sizes and
ranging from $399 - $299.  Stop by the rental shop today to find
out more about your next sticks!  http://www.skihomewood.com/

*Sugar Bowl!
$29 Leap Day For Core Members!  Save the date: Friday, February 29,
2008.  Sugar Bowl is giving CORE Members $29 lift tickets.  You can
also get a friend's ticket at this incredible deal!  What a way to
celebrate Leap Year.  It only comes around once every four years,
so if you do not have your Daily CORE Pass, then sign up today
online.  Sugar Bowl will have live music from The Andy Santana Band
at the Judah Lodge!  http://www.sugarbowl.com
 
And remember Sugar Bowl's "General Admission March" -- Monday through
Friday during the month of March, $60 will not only get you a lift
ticket, but also a free ski or snowboard rental and 2-hour group
lesson.  Kids can also save big!  The resort's popular children
programs: Sugar Bears, Base Camp, and Summit Camp are available for
only $60 for an all day session, a $50 savings!  CORE members can
save another $10 on top of this!  These packages will include an
all day lift ticket, lesson, and rental equipment.  Visit
http://www.sugarbowl.com/ for more details.

*Squaw Valley  USA
Don't miss the 27th Annual Snowfest Opening Night -- Celebration
and Fireworks Friday, February 29 at 6:30 p.m., featuring a torchlight
parade, fireworks and opening parties.  Squaw's Just for Women
Expert Clinic takes place Friday, February 29 through Sunday, March
2, and is tailored for "experts." Squaw Valley USA's top female
instructors will teach the clinic that emphasizes technical skill.
(courtesy of Pettit Gilwee)

Patagonia Store Event!  Showing the film, "Save our Snow" FREE
raffle for SQUAW tickets and Patagonia gear.  Date, dear sliders?
Friday, February 29th!  Starts at 5:30pm.

FREE concert at Squaw!  Gym Class Heroes!  @ 3:00pm on Saturday,
March 1st.

*Boreal
Boreal Inn is the motel to the left of the resort...
Be the first on the mountain by spending
the night or the weekend at the Boreal Inn.  The Boreal Inn is
located just 1 mile from the resort and offers spacious rooms and
free continental breakfast daily.  Rooms can accommodate 1-4 people
and children 4 and under stay free.

Stay & Ride FREE!  $79 lift and lodging package at the Boreal Inn
-- rate is per person, based on double occupancy.  Offer is subject
to availability!  Call (530) 426-1012.
www.rideboreal.com

*Heavenly
Spring Buy One Get One Free!  Heavenly's midweek Buy-One-Get-One-Free
deal is back again with a variety of lodging options.  Buy one night
of lodging and one lift ticket and get the next day and night FREE!
That's two nights lodging midweek and two days of skiing or riding
at Heavenly starting as low as $132 per person based on double
occupancy!  Featured rate is subject to availability.
http://www.skiheavenly.com/

*Kirkwood
Kids ski free on Sundays!  Kids 12 and under!  (up to two children
with one paid adult)

Kirkwood Mountain Sports is blowing out hard goods at up to 70%
off!  Shop online, free delivery on purchases over $200.00.

Expedition Kirkwood Telemark Festival!  March 8th and 9th, 2008

Join Expedition Kirkwood top Telemark and Backcountry guides for a
weekend of basic and advance telemark clinics, Backcountry touring,
telemark and backcountry gear demos, swag giveaways, a BBQ and much
more!

This is a great chance to spend two full days with some of the
regions top telemark skiers and Backcountry guides.  Each clinic
is designed to give you a quick breakthrough and expose you to the
unlimited potential for fun with telemark and backcountry touring
equipment.

These clinics are for all levels of telemark skiers from the
never-ever to the expert rider.  A variety of instructors will be
available to handle all levels and keeps groups even and moving at
the same pace.  Saturday's clinics will be strictly telemark oriented
while Sunday will have short, easy Backcountry Tour (Conditions
providing).  http://www.kirkwood.com/

*Bear Valley
Bear has some good midweek deals for sliders who like the short
commute from the East Bay to Bear Valley.  $65.00 Stay and Ski Free,
Sunday-Thursday.  http://bearvalley.com/plan/lodging/specials.asp

One of the best weekends of the season ahead, dear sliders.  Grab
a deal and have some fun!

Kevin Tinto + Crew
Editor-in-Chief


Thursday, February 21, 2008

Bear Valley eNews -February 21, 2008

Bear Valley eClub News
February 21, 2008

First TracksGet First Tracks This Sunday

Mother Nature is at it again with a series of storms lined up through the weekend. Conditions should be awesome this Sunday, when Bear Valley's CEO, Martin Wegenstein, takes a select group out on the mountain to get the first freshies of the day! Forecasts are calling for the most snowfall Saturday night, leaving this Sunday's First Tracks with prime conditions!

Bear Valley's all-new First Tracks program offers an intimate guided tour of the mountain, highlighting our favorite runs. For only $20 (must have a valid lift ticket) be one of the first riders on the mountain at 7:30a. Advanced reservations are required and space is limited. Sign up now online, or call our Main Office - (209) 753-2301.
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Toyota Sick & Twisted


Get Sick & Twisted with SnowBomb's Slopestyle Comp

SnowBomb brings the Toyota Sick & Twisted Series to Bear Valley this Saturday, February 23rd. Open to skiers & riders of all ages, here's your chance at $2000 in cash & prizes. Registration for this slopestyle comp starts at 8:30a - $20 for Pros or $10 for the Amateur Division. Get more details at www.snowbomb.com.

 


Retro 80's day

80's Flash Back

We're seeing neon green through our mirrored glasses! This Saturday, February 23rd, Bear Valley is going retro! Come shred the gnar in your raddest 80's get-up. It's time to break out the stretch pants, day-glo and leg warmers! Our best dressed will win some sweet swag on the Sun Deck at noon!!

What's New

Sick & Twisted Slopestyle
February 23rd, Bear Valley

• 80's Retro Day
February 23rd, Bear Valley

First Tracks
February 24th, Bear Valley

Progression Session
March 8th, Bear Valley

BV Sessions Slopestyle
March 8th, Bear Valley

Monte Carlo Night
March 8th, Bear Valley


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