Sliding on the Cheap! Season Pass Deals End September 30th! New Alpine Club, Ticket Winners, More!

Hello Sliders! 

 

Our first regular newsletter of the season!  Can winter be that close?

Heavenly tells me they're planning to crank up snow making in just

45 days!  Yes indeed, dear sliders, winter is right around the corner and

with money tight, SOTC will be more valuable than ever. We've got the latest

inside skinny on season pass deals expiring Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 30th

Ski & Snowboard Show dates, TICKET winners,  Alpine Meadow's

new Alpine Club, Sugar Bowl's Core Program and more!

Why spend hours online trying to sort through

pages of info, when SOTC will drop it all in your mailbox, freebie.

(pass along this little gem to your skiing and riding friends and family!)

 

*The Skinny

September 30 is traditionally the drop dead date for super-low season pass

prices, and this year is no exception, thus the RARE Monday SOTC Email.

Resorts like Northstar, Sierra, Diamond Peak and Mt. Rose have pass

deals that expire, Tuesday, September, 30th, so we want to make sure

our hoard of slobbering cheap ski and snowboard enthusiasts

have a chance to take advantage of the best deals...courtesy of

your (local) SOTC crew.  Why a season pass?  Modern season

passes are real value.  If you're planning to ski or ride five or more

days this winter, it's a good bet, the pass will pay for itself. 

Outfit the family with a season pass, and you'll walk past the ticket window,

wondering why you waited so many years to snag that cheap pass. 

*Sports Basement
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on gear and clothing at a major discount! 

http://www.sportsbasement.com/

 

*Ski Show Updates!

 

Sports Basement SnowFest

(traditionally, fantastic deals on ski/snowboard gear) 

Sunnyvale - Sunday, 11/9, 11am-3pm

Presidio - Thursday, 11/13, 5-9pm

Walnut Creek - Thursday, 11/20 5-9pm

www.sportsbasement.com

 

Snowbomb’s Ski & Snowboard Festival!

Fort Mason Festival Pavilion on November 1st  & 2nd 

www.sfskifest.com

 

Bay Area Ski and Snowboard Show!

San Jose McEnry Convention Center on

November 14th through November 16th

www.bayareasnowshow.com

 

Sacramento Ski & Snowboard Show

November 22 and November 23.

www.bayareasnowshow.com

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*Let's go Sliding on the Cheap!

*Heavenly

Heavenly says they're scheduled to make snow in just 45 days.

Check out a sampling of improvements they've got lined up

for sliders this winter! 

 

Two new trails in Ski Ways Glades
One new trail in Powderbowl Woods
Re-graded Skyline Trail   (see video)
Expanded East Peak Lodge
Remodeled and expanded rental shop in the California Lodge
New magic carpet at the California Ski School
"Easy Scan" RF technology in all season passes
Addition of organic, fair trade coffee and espresso at all our on-mountain lodges
Elimination of trans fats cooking oils from all our dining establishments 

http://blog.skiheavenly.com/

 

*Heavenly 08/09 Season Pass

One of the best pass deals on the planet, not just Tahoe. 

The season pass gives you  access to Heavenly's monster mountain

7 days a week with the exception of 9 (busy)  holidays. 

November 28-29 2008, December 27-31 2008 and February 14-15 2009.

Pass holder is eligible for discounted tickets at Heavenly during these restricted days.

 

This pass is valid for unlimited and unrestricted 1/2 off daily tickets at

Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, and Keystone for the pass holder only.

 

Adult: $379.00 

Teen: (13-18)  $309.00

Child: (5-12)  $199.00

Senior: 65+  $299.00

www.skiheavenly.com

 

*Kirkwood

With two new lifts, revamped terrain parks and the return of the

North American Freeskiing Championships, Kirkwood is poised for

another season of America’s Deepest Snow! 

Kirkwood says this season, purchase your lift tickets online at

www.kirkwood.com and save both time and money!

 

Kirkwood’s new 6Wood Season Pass replaced its previous Midweek Pass

and is now valid on Sundays!  Log onto www.kirkwood.com to grab one

for only $289!  Or stop by Kirkwood’s booth bay area ski shows  and

save up to $100 off Kirkwood’s retail

season pass prices (must be present to receive discount)! 

And don’t forget to upgrade your season pass to include over

80km of groomed cross country trails for only $59!
www.kirkwood.com

*Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe
The Final 2 days of the Pink Slip Season Pass Sale!
http://www.skirose.com/tickets/season_pass.php
 
$333 For any renewal (Mt. Rose or other resort)
$399 New Passes
$222 Seniors & Teens
$111 Kids & Super Seniors (75+)

*Sierra-at-Tahoe
Double Whammy pass on SALE!

Save up to $60 on Lake Tahoe's best dual mountain pass when you

buy on or before September 30, 2008.

Choose from up to seven different season pass options and ski/ride

both Northstar and Sierra Resorts!

Visit www.doublewhammypass.com for more details.

*Northstar-at-Tahoe

(The best family resort on the planet)

Double Whammy pass on SALE!

Save up to $60 on Lake Tahoe's best dual mountain pass when you

buy on or before September 30, 2008. Choose from up to seven different

season pass options and ski/ride both Northstar and Sierra Resorts!

Visit www.doublewhammypass.com for more details.

 

*Diamond Peak

Season Pass Sale at Diamond Peak ends Sep 30th!
Purchase your season pass now online at www.diamondpeak.com.

You can save more than 25% off the regular price plus get 2 free

barbecues throughout the season. Enjoy close and convenient parking,

no crowds and no lift lines, amazing corduroys and views, friendly staff

and family friendly appeal. You can buy a season pass for as low as

$295 (a mid-week Adult resident rate) until the end of September.

Our full pass non-resident rates include: $454 Adult, $209 College,

$188 Youth (13-17), $156 Child (7-12), and $188 Senior (60-69).

Discounts are available for residents of Incline Village / Crystal Bay.

 

*Sugar Bowl
Sugar Bowl has super low season pass prices, and the awesome Core Program.

Why do we like Sugar Bowl?  We love the short commute

from the Bay Area, fantastic high-altitude snow, Mt. Judah for long

groomers, Mt. Judah lodge is new, nice and roomy.   

 

The Sugar Bowl Season Pass Program is good, and getting better. 

Here is why Sugar Bowl says you ought to consider their season pass! 

 

Four mountain peaks looking over a huge variety of parks, groomers, trees

and wide open bowls for you to explore.

 

Friendly customer service that is second to none.

 

Easy Donner Summit access just 3 miles off I-80.

 

Two friends or family members whenever you ski

or ride and can save $10 off their daily lift tickets.

 

Automatic membership in the CORE Rewards Program allows you to earn

and redeem points each time you visit the mountain.

www.sugarbowl.com.

*Squaw Valley USA

Early Season Weekend Special, packages starting at just $87.00

(per person, per night) Includes 2 nights lodging, 2 days of lift tickets and a

free two hour group lesson per person.

Call 877-778-2932

*Valid 11/30/08 through 12/18/08. Based on double occupancy.

Taxes and fees not included. Restrictions may apply.

www.squaw.com

*Alpine Meadows

Alpine Meadows is launching the new Alpine Club!
Log onto SkiAlpine.com and become a season-long member for $10. 

Upon the first visit to the mountain this season, Alpine Club members receive a

permanent membership from the Alpine Meadows Special Tickets window. 

With the Alpine Club card, all club purchases will be stored on the individual card. 

Alpine Club members can purchase lift tickets right from home. 

Lift tickets will be loaded directly to a member's media card,

ready for use upon arrival at the mountain.  No ticket windows; walk straight to the lift. 

Alpine Club Savings and Benefits
Alpine Club members can purchase adult unrestricted lift tickets at a 10% savings
Club members may choose to purchase a 4-Pack of adult lift tickets for $219.00
Alpine Club members receive skiing and riding for just $39 throughout
the winter on select days!

$39 days will be announced to club members via A-List Newsletter
Alpine Club members can enjoy the Pizza & Drink weekly lunch special
for $7 every Tuesday; and high performance demo equipment rentals* for
50% off on a Tuesday of the member's choice. 
There's so much more, we just can't list it all on the newsletter!
www.skialpine.com for all the dope.

Alpine Meadows Season Pass Savings Extended Until September 30th

With unprecedented gusto, Alpine Meadows and Homewood longtime season
pass holders have persuaded the mountains to extend the early-price
deadline.  Originally set for September 1, 2008, the early rate is now
available until Tuesday, September 30, 2008.  The deadline extension
offers a savings of more than $200.  Purchase an Alpine Meadows full or
mid-week adult season pass online and save an additional $25.  Adult
full passes to Alpine Meadows are also valid at Homewood Mountain
Resort.

www.skialpine.com

*Boreal

The JPI.4 marks your LAST CHANCE to purchase a 2008-2009 season pass

 at up to a 20% discount. Adult anytime season passes are only $329,

while college and night passes are just $129. To purchase passes online go to

www.rideboreal.com or grab a pass at JPI.4, have your picture taken

and be ready to hit the slopes.

 

Welcome back, sliders! 

Kevin Tinto + Crew
Editor-in-Chief

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Bear Valley eNews - Sept. 27, 2008

Sept. 25 , 2008	| Lodging| Buy Online | Deals | Contact Us | View as Web Page

JUST 5 DAYS LEFT! Pre-Season Discount Ends SEPT 30!! With Fall in the air and Winter just around the corner, be sure to order your 2008-09 season pass BEFORE midnight on Tuesday Sept. 30th. We have invested nearly a million dollars this summer to make major improvements in the lodge and on the slopes. Including our terrain parks, snowmaking and new learning & rental centers to keep families together. We have new products planned for kids just starting out and for the more adventurous don't miss out on the opportunity to experience Bear Valley's unspoiled expert terrain. BUY NOW. Ski & Snow board Instructors Wanted!! Are you passionate about snow sports and an all around "people person"? Then consider joining Bear Valley's Snow sports Team. Bear Valley is recruiting intermediate to advanced level skiers and snow boarders to join our team. PSIA certification programs available, Cash bonus and guaranteed employee housing...Apply Now Season Lockers Now Available Tired of lugging your gear back and forth to the slopes? Enjoy the luxury of leasing a Season Locker! A limited number of lockers are now available in the WEST locker room. Upgrade your East Locker or get in now on a West Locker! These won't last! If you are interested in leasing a locker, please contact us or call 209-753-2301. Bonnie Raitt - Last concert of the Season With fall in the air, get out to one of the most spectacular concert venues in California, as Ironstone Vineyards welcomes Bonnie Rait to the Stage. This is your last chance this season to enjoy a concert under the starts and it doesn't get any better then Bonnie Raitt. You won't want to miss. More Details> •- SEASON PASS SALE ENDS SEPT. 30TH Buy Now - BEAR VALLEY IS NOW HIRING - Apply online or visit us at: our booth at GRAPE STOMP - Oct. 4th in Murphy's - Nov. 2nd in Arnold - Nov 8th in Stockton - Bonnie Raitt October 4, Ironstone Amphitheater SEASON LOCKERS Now Available, contact us

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Sliding on the Cheap! Up to 70% Off @ Heavenly Tent Sale, Heavenly Season Pass Special, Ticket Winners!

Hello Sliders!

 

The 22nd Annual Heavenly Ski & Snowboard Tent Sale is set
for this Labor Day Weekend at Heavenly's California Lodge
parking lot with great deals on equipment and clothing,
and a selection of all the top brands.  We've also included

their weekend season pass sale special and an update

on resort improvements for the coming winter.  Yes, dear sliders,

don't forget to check to see if you've won a Heavenly ticket below!

 

*Heavenly California Lodge Tent Sale!

Typically one of the best tent sales in the basin, here's a

sampler of what to expect to find this weekend @ Heavenly. 

Burton Custom Men's Snowboard $499 - now  $299

Salomon XW10 Men's Skis w/ bindings $925 -  now $349

K2 T9 Sweet Luv Women's Skis $600 -  now $349

Salomon Falcon 9 Men's Boots $725 -  now  $299

 

All Apparel & Accessories...
Columbia, DNA, Mtn Hardware, The North Face, Predator wear,

Obermeyer, Rossignol, Volkl, Spyder, Bogner, Marker, Ride, Burton,

Roxy & Sessions up to 70% off

 

(Make sure to check out  www.slidingonthecheap.com,

where we have a complete list of Tent Sales
for the coming weekend! )

 

*Super Season Pass Deal For Heavenly Sliders at Tent Sale!
 
If you purchase or renew your 2008-09 Heavenly Season Pass
at the tent sale for the low price of $369 ($130 off
the retail price), Heavenly will sweeten the deal by throwing
in a coupon that gets you $25 off gear purchases of $250
or more during the tent sale!
 
If you're not coming to Lake Tahoe over Labor Day, don't fret,
Bay Area AnyMountain stores will be offering the same deal! 
 
So what does $369 get you?
Seven-day-a-week sliding at Lake Tahoe’s top resort as
ranked by SKI and Skiing Magazine readers (nine blackout dates apply)
Lake Tahoe's largest resort (4,800 slide-able acres)
Lake Tahoe's longest vertical drop (3,500 feet)
The highest summit of any Lake Tahoe resort (10,067 feet -
the higher you go, the better the snow!)

 

Consistent and reliable snow surfaces,
provided by the West Coast's largest snowmaking system
and the country's largest fleet of Prinoth 350 grooming machines
Unparalleled views of Lake Tahoe
Incredible tree-skiing!  (so true...) 
Discounts on the only ZipRider cable ride in the Lake Tahoe basin
Then you throw in these benefits:
Unlimited half-price tickets (no blackouts) at Vail Resorts'
other premier resorts, Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and
Keystone in Colorado.  

 

*Heavenly Improvements! (Can they make it any better?) 

Check out these resort improvements for 2008/09:
Three new trails! Two new runs in Skiways Glades, and one new
run in Powderbowl Woods. These runs continue the new trend
Heavenly started last year in the Olympic Express area:
Heavenly is glading the trails, leaving tree islands far
enough apart to groom the run with a snow cat. 

 

New Skyline Trail! Skyline is the famous traverse from
California to Nevada. Heavenly is widening it and re-grading it,
allowing snowboarders and beginning skiers to make the
traverse without poling or unstrapping.

 

*Doubling the indoor seating at East Peak Lodge! 
Heavenly is adding roughly 100 indoor seats to East Peak Lodge
by enclosing the upper deck, providing a warm place to eat when
we're not experiencing one of our typical bluebird California days. 

 

*The West Coast’s largest snowmaking system is expanding!
Onto Stagecoach run, allowing the Stagecoach base on the
Nevada side of the mountain to open earlier in the season
with more consistent conditions.

(and we do love to park on the Nevada side...) 

 

*A new magic carpet in the California ski school area!
Making learning to ski or ride that much easier.

 

*Expanding and remodeling the California Lodge rental shop!
To aid speed and efficiency and get guests out on the mountain faster.

 

*Six new snow cats!

Five regular Prinoths and one
Prinoth Bison winch cat. All are equipped with category 3,
carbon-certified, low-emission engines.

 

Heavenly season passes will offer "easy scan" RF technology
that will expedite access to the lifts.

 

Heavenly is ranked among OnTheSnow.com’s top ten “no-car needed”
resorts and therefore an outstanding choice for those who
wish to conserve gas and support the environmental movement.

 

A $369 Heavenly Pass is literally one of the BEST DEAL ON SNOW
for this winter. Visit the Heavenly Tent Sale or any Bay Area
AnyMountain store Labor Day Weekend, call 1-800-HEAVENLY, or
visit www.heavenlypass.com to unlock the savings and
enjoy what is sure to be an epic winter!

 

If you see your email address below, you've won a free ticket to Heavenly!

Send an email within 7 days to kwtinto@aol.com to claim your ticket. 

 

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We hope you find some great gear deals at this year's Labor Day Tent Sales!

 

 

Kevin Tinto + Crew

Editor-in-Chief

Slidingonthecheap.com

Bear Valley eNews - August 27, 2008

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First Annual Soap Box Derby If you've got the need for speed, load up the family and get up to Bear Valley for Labor Day Weekend and join in the fun. Bear Valley will host the First Annual Soap Box Derby. This speedy event supports the Bear Valley Parents Group, a non-profit dedicated to providing programs and services to the children of Bear Valley. Swing by one of several town businesses (the General Store, Bear Valley Real Estate, the Bear Valley Lodge, or the library) to pick up your entry form. Altitude Catering will be serving up some delicious treats at the Awards Dinner - get your tickets now!! Fore more details, tickets or an entry form, email BVSoapBoxDerby@yahoo.com or call (209) 753-2334. Season Lockers Now Available Tired of lugging your gear back and forth to the slopes? Enjoy the luxury of leasing a Season Locker! A limited number of lockers are now available in the East Locker room (adjacent to the main lodge), allowing quick and easy access to the slopes!   East Value Lockers East Lockers Size: 2 full sets of equipment 4 full sets of equipment Price: $275 $325 If you are interested in leasing a locker, please contact us or call 209-753-2301. • Soap Box Derby August 29-30, Bear Valley • Bear Valley Triathalon August 31, Bear Valley • Bike & Kayak Sale September 1, BVAC • Willie Nelson September 5, Ironstone Amphitheatre • Bonnie Raitt October 4, Ironstone Amphitheatre   Willie Nelson and Sara Evans - September 5th With Labor Day about to give summer a send off, we're turning up the heat at Ironstone's Summer Concert Series! Nothing says "living legend" like the classic tunes of Willie Nelson. His timeless music is loved and enjoyed by many, and this show is sure to get your foot stompin'. Partnered with Sara Evans on September 5th, this show at the Ironstone Amphitheatre is one you won't want to miss. More Details>

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Sliding on the Cheap! Alert! Northstar Labor Day Street Sale, Gear up to 70% Off, Double Whammy Season Pass Sale!

Hello Sliders!

If you've been an SOTC subscriber for any length of time, you know that we
think the BEST time and place to purchase ski and snowboard equipment
is Labor Day, at the Tahoe area tent and outdoor sales.
Prices of up to 70% off are common and you're buying from people
who know what they're talking about when it comes to matching gear to
your ability and fit, so it works all season long.

The best on Northshore, in our (humble) opinion, continues
to be the Labor Day Street and Sidewalk Sale at
the Northstar Village. They'll have skis, boots, boards, bindings, clothing
and more up to 70% off.

We've also got the inside scoop on Northstar-at-Tahoe and Sierra-at-Tahoe
season passes. While they've always been know to offer a great deal,
we (especially) like the added benefits:
Ability for restricted passholders to purchase holiday tickets at half
day rates...
Discounts for your non season pass holding friends...
Discounts on lessons, tunes, rentals, and other amenities and services
offered at both Northstar-at-Tahoe and Sierra-at-Tahoe Resorts...
Scan Down For Details, (of course)

*2008 Labor Day Street Fair & Sidewalk Sales
Join Northstar for the 2008 Labor Day Street Fair and Sidewalk Sales
this Labor Day Weekend, Friday August 29 through Monday September 1, 2008.
Village at Northstar stores will have sales all weekend with discounts
up to 70%!
Don't miss the Double Whammy ® Season Pass sale or all the
family activities going on including live music, roller skating, face
painting, balloon twisters, clowns, dusk movies and more!

All Weekend Long: Friday - Monday
Double Whammy Season Pass Sale!
Northstar® Resort will be offering a FREE $25 gift card to
be used in any of the Northstar-owned shops in the Village at
Northstar when you purchase a Double Whammy Season Pass at the
Gondola ticket window during Labor Day Weekend.
Friday August 29 - Monday September 1.
Offer valid for the purchase of Adult or Young Adult Season Passes only
www.northstarattahoe.com

*DoubleWhammy Pass
Double Whammy® is Lake Tahoe's best dual mountain season pass that
let's you ski/ride Northstar-at-Tahoe™ Resort and Sierra-at-Tahoe ® Resort!
Choose from seven different pass options to suit your snowsport habit.

Purchase your 2008.09 Double Whammy season pass by September 30
and save up to $60!
www.doublewhammypass.com

*Lake Tahoe Autumn Food & Wine Festival
Friday, September 5 - Sunday, September 7, 2008

Come enjoy four full days of food, wine and festivals,
grape stomp, wine walks, seminars, cooking demonstrations,
grand tasting, culinary competitions, mountain chef cook off and more!
Chef and restaurateur Stephanie Izard, the winner of the fourth season
of Bravo TV's Top Chef, will be hosting a cooking seminar at the
23rd Annual Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival.

Events are held in Tahoe City, Squaw Valley, Carnelian Bay,
Kings Beach, Truckee and Northstar® Resort. For a complete schedule,
to buy tickets online and more information please visit GoTahoeNorth.com.
1 800.824.6348.

If you haven't been to Northstar recently, this is a great opportunity
to stop by. Chances are, you won't recognize the resort it has
undergone so many upgrades and improvements, which is evident
the first time you see the new Northstar Village.
At SOTC, we consider Northstar-at-Tahoe to be simply
one of the best Family Ski & Snowboard resort in the Tahoe basin.

Kevin Tinto + Crew
Editor-in-Chief
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Sliding on the Cheap! Alert! Three FREE Lift Tickets @ Snowbomb, SF Ski & Snowboard Show, Ticket Winners!

Hello Sliders!

Free lift ticket? That (always) stops us dead in our tracks, as you
might imagine...but we ran across an even better deal from Snowbomb.com
for an early season Tahoe Card purchase. Unfortunately, the deal ends
September 1st, so we wanted to give our readers the inside skinny

before the deal deadline passed.

Snowbomb.com is offering THREE FREE lift tickets with the early

season purchase of the Tahoe Card. You’ll also get the Tahoe Card

for the best possible price of the season at $39.99, but you must

purchase by September 1st.

The Tahoe Card is famous for offering deals not only on lift tickets, but
lodging, food, tune-ups and more! Here's a sampler...

Free Kirkwood or Sugar Bowl lift ticket
Free Donner Ski Ranch lift ticket
Free Tahoe XC ticket
Free admission to the SF Ski and Snowboard Festival (includes a free
lift ticket)
Free tune ups and rentals at over 10 stores
One year subscription to Freeskier AND Snowboard magazines

On top of that you’ll get discount lift tickets at over 12 Lake Tahoe
resorts all season long…
http://www.snowbomb.com/tahoecard/winter/

Won a FREE Ticket to the San Francisco Ski & Snowboard Festival!
That's right. If you see your email address below, you've just won
a free ticket to the SF Ski & Snowboard Fest, courtesy of Snowbomb.com.

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Send an email to kwtinto@aol.com if you've won!

San Francisco Ski & Snowboard Festival Inbound!

SnowBomb is (also) hosting the inaugural San Francisco Ski and
Snowboard Festival at Ft Mason. Top resorts from Lake Tahoe, Canada,
Utah, Colorado, Montana, Idaho and New Mexico will be in attendance.
In addition over 100 Napa, Sonoma, Paso Robles and foothill wineries
will be pouring a tasting day 1. Day 2 will feature “Boards and Brews”
with over 35 Nor Cal breweries sampling their suds….
Given the great location, we think it's going to a must-do event for our
Bay Area skiers and riders.
http://www.sfskifest.com/sffest/Home.html

Our SOTC newsletter is free all season long. Sign up (or drop)
at slidingonthecheap.com. We've got newsletters for: Lake Tahoe,
Southern California, The Northwest, Utah, Colorado and New England!
(warning...cheap ski and snowboard deals can be highly additive!)


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Sliding on the Cheap! Summer Alert! Sports Basement Bike Sale, Advance Skinny on Season Pass Sales!

Hello Sliders!

Just cause it's August, doesn't mean we don't have OUR CREW
top of mind. We've got the latest inside scoop on SEASON PASS sales and
Sports Basement is offering SOTC readers 10%
in-store, plus a BIKE SALE!

*We're giving away Vertical Sunglasses!
Check to see if your Email address is listed (below) for a free pair of
(our favorite Summer & Winter ) eye wear.

Sports Basement is BLOWING OUT bikes and gear at their
monster-sized bike departments, plus offering gear and clothing
sales in all departments, just in time to get in shape
for the upcoming season.

For SOTC readers, Sports Basement is offering our crew 10% OFF
all your purchases at Sports Basement, including on bikes
and gear. Politely ask for your Sliding on the Cheap
10% discount when checking out at the register.

*Want access to all our insider info (read deals) for Ski & Snowboarding
this coming season? Excellent! You can sign up, (or drop)
at www.slidingonthecheap.com
It's FREE!

*SEASON PASS SALES HAPPEN NOW!
Yes, dear sliders...we've got the inside skinny on season pass sales,
some of which will expire as early as September 1st.
We say it often, season passes are your
best way to ski and snowboard (cheap) all season long--and that's
what it's all about, more days this winter all lower cost. Check
out our advance scoop on Kirkwood, Sugar Bowl, Alpine Meadows,
Mt. Rose-Ski-Tahoe and Squaw Valley USA.
(More coming later this month.)

*Sports Basement!
Bike your way into awesome shape and have some
fun this fall! (these guys have a ton of bikes and great service)

Thule racks for bikes, boards and skis - free installation with purchase!
Felt Z series bikes for over $1,000 off retail!
Good selection of Mountain 29ers and single speed bikes!
Time carbon soled road shoes recently marked down!
Sidi Mtn & road shoes!
Clothing by Castelli, Pearl Izumi and Capo Forma!

Sports Basement will help you discover, or rediscovering cycling
this summer and fall. With Four Bay Area locations, Sports Basement
has you covered when it comes to the cycling world. Whether you're
training for a race, meeting friends for a weekend trail ride, or
cycling beginner, the Bike Shop staff will get you rolling. Stock
up on ride day essentials such as tubes, CO2 cartridges, and energy
bars or clothing necessities like arm warmers and vests. Need a
last minute derailleur adjustment before you head out? Swing on
in and their professional mechanics will have you rolling in no
time.

Sports Basement staff can help you select the road, mountain or
city bike of your dreams from an extensive stock of Felt, Fuji and
Jamis bicycles. Need something custom? No problem they can build
you a bike from the ground up or craft a wheelset specific to your
type of riding. Pro fitting? Yeah, that's covered too.

Beginners and pros can learn inside tips the first Tuesday of every
month at the hands-on bike repair and maintenance workshops. The
warehouse stores are huge and full of closeout basement deals...
(but don't be fooled -- the employees have the expertise of a small
local shop.)

Sports Basement Locations
San Francisco - Presidio (610 Mason St)
San Francisco - Potrero (1590 Byrant St)
Sunnyvale - 1177 Kern Ave (off Lawrence Expressway)
Walnut Creek - 1881 Ygnacio Valley Road
http://www.sportsbasement.com/

*Kirkwood--Inside Scoop & Pass Deal!
Kirkwood is adding new lift served terrain for the first time in
25 years, now accessing Lookout Vista and Covered Wagon Peak,
featuring north, south and east exposures, steeps, chutes, tree
skiing and more, amazing terrain covering over 1,000 vertical off
each peak, previously accessible only by hiking.

Kirkwood's Annual Fall Season Pass Sale IS ON NOW with a deadline
of September 15. Save up to $90 on three different passes: the
all-new 6 Wood, valid six days per week, non-holiday, $239 (regularly
$329); 7 Wood, valid every day except nine holidays, $389 (regularly
$469); and the Unlimited Pass, valid every day, $529 (regularly
$599). Buy your pass on-line at Kirkwood.com, in person at Kirkwood
or by calling (209) 258-7254.
www.kirkwood.com

*Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe
The annual September season pass sale is sneaking up on you. How
about $399 for an adult UNLIMITED season pass at one of Tahoe premier
resorts.

Just $339 for previous Mt. Rose passholders, OR, passholders from any
resort from the 2007/2008 season.
This sale is SEPTEMBER ONLY!
http://skirose.com/tickets/season_pass.php

*Alpine Meadows/Homewood Mountain Resort - 2 Mountains for the price of 1
Ski and ride the way you want, where you want on over 2,400 acres
of diverse mountain terrain including groomed runs, powder-filled
bowls and challenging chutes all featuring spectacular Lake Tahoe
views. Alpine Meadows and Homewood Mountain Resort are now owned
by one company, meaning you're getting a two for one price on their
season passes. You can save $200 on seaon passes purchased online
at skialpine.com, but you've got to purchase BEFORE September 1,
2008! http://www.skialpine.com

*Sugar Bowl Now On Sale!
Located on Donner Summit, you won't find a better way to save gas
cash when sliding a world class resort. Your fastest commute to
and from the Bay Area and Sacramento, Sugar Bowl always has some
of the best snow, and now they've got season pass prices to match.

Sugar Bowl Adult season passes now on sale starting at just $299.
Teens, Kids, College passes and Seniors are even cheaper. Make
sure to check out the entire range of passes at
http://www.sugarbowl.com/seasonpass

*Squaw Valley USA!
Season passes are on sale now and it's your turn to own the most coveted
piece of plastic in the sierras-a Squaw season pass. Squaw offers 4,000
acres of terrain, 3 terrain parks, perfect and expansive grooming and
plenty of (off) snow activities for everyone.
http://www.squawshop.com/Categories.bok?category=Online+Tickets%3ASeason+Passes

*Vertical Sunglasses
Yeah, we're stocking Verticals again this fall, due
to popular demand.

Right now we're completely SOLD OUT, but that doesn't prevent me
from taking a few pairs from our personal stash and giving them
away. If you see your address below, you've won a free pair of
Verticals! Send me a note at kwtinto@aol.com to claim your Verticals.

carlosreza@********.com
radarstewart@*****.com
bobmondor@***.com
maryfma@*******.com
chapin55@***.com
k_prince19@*******.com
joohoney@*****.com
mzwierlein@*******.net
davidr2527@*********.net
lfoden@***.**.com
t_diggity@*****.com
klimey@*******.com

Inbound...Labor Day Tent Sales, Ski & Snowboard Shows, Gear Blowouts,
Advance Look @ Season Pass & Ticket Prices!

Kevin Tinto + Crew
Editor-in-Chief
Slidingonthecheap.com

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Bear Valley eNews - July 16, 2008

July 16 , 2008	Tickets | Lodging | Conditions | Events | Buy Online | Deals | Contact Us | View as Web Page

New Development Scoping Session Planned The USFS (United States Forest Service) and Bear Valley Mountain plan to hold a public scoping meeting regarding the implementation of a series of projects from its master development plan including plans for a high speed lift from Bear Valley Village. This meeting is scheduled for August 2nd, 10 AM and will take place at the Bear Valley Lodge, Cathedral Lounge. Please join us for this informative session. More Info> Oh What A Night! Bear Valley Music Festival 40 years in the making, and still celebrating! Tribute to Franki Valli will kick-off the renowned two week festival. And Hot Club of San Francisco returns for a night of all-string instrumentation from the original Hot Club. Check out the Bear Valley Music Festival website for the full schedule and ticket discounts. LOOKING FOR SNOW LOVIN' EMPLOYEES We have immediate openings in our Finance, Marketing and Food & Beverage departments. If you have a passion for outdoor fun and are ready to join a dynamic team then read on.... Bear Valley Resort is in the midst of redevelopment on the mountain and in the Village. This is a great time to join the team and work in an atmosphere that is beautiful and fun. More Details> • Adventure Sunday July 20, BVAC • Wine Dinner with Newsome-Harlow July 24, Bear Valley Lodge • Oh What A Night! July 26, Bear Valley Music Festival • Adventure Sunday July 27, BVAC • George Thorogood July 27, Ironstone Amphitheatre • Best of Broadway Pops July 30, Bear Valley Music Festival • County Line Trio July 31, Bear Valley Music Festival • Adventure Sports Festival August 16-17, Bear Valley Bear Valley Adventure Sports Festival - August 16 & 17 Come celebrate the thrill of human powered recreation in the beautiful High Sierra village of Bear Valley located at 7,000 feet along scenic Highway 4 between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. A variety of outdoor activities including rock climbing, road cycling, mountain biking, flatwater kayaking and hiking will blend into an exciting weekend of adventure, education, competition and fun. It doesn't matter whether you "pull, pedal or paddle", or simply just want to try a new outdoor sport in a safe and supportive environment, the Bear Valley Adventure Sports Festival has something for everybody. Everyone is welcomed to participate in as little or much as they desire. Pre-registration s encouraged and spaces are limited. Festival Highlights: Road Cycling: Ebbetts Pass Century - 101 miles; 12,800 ft. of climbing; 1st 100 registrations receive a space into 2009 Death Ride (entry fee not included). Mountain Bike Race: Grizzly Challenge - 1 to 3 laps; 8.75 miles/lap; 1500 ft. of climbing/lap; cash prizes Rock Climbing: Clinics , Adventures  & Kids  - all ages and abilities welcome Bouldering Competition: Bear Valley Boulder Bash - 100+ problems; V0-V6+; 5 divisions; cash prizes Kayaking: Lake Alpine Paddling Adventure & Lunch - enjoy time on the water and "adventure treaure hunt" leading to lunch.  Fun for the whole family Plus More! Trail Running, Hiking and Disc Golf (details coming soon ...) Barbeque: Everyone is invited to join the festival Saturday night in Bear Valley for tasty food, good company, prizes and music. More Info>

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Sliding on the Cheap! SOTC Northstar Specials! Golf, Mountain Biking, Lodging, Kayaks, Tennis, Free Gas, More!

Hello Sliders!  
 
Summer is upon us!  While you (might) think the SOTC crew falls into
a funk, unable to drag ourselves out of bed while waiting for first snow, but
that couldn't be farther from the truth.
 
*Summer in Lake Tahoe?
We're talking thousands of square miles of the best (family oriented)
amusement park you'll ever find with fantastic (off-the-hook)
mountain biking, golf, hiking, kayaking, rock climbing  and
entrance is FREE! 
 
Better yet, for our Bay Area sliding crew, we're less than a tankful
of gas away... Wait!  Northstar has an SOTC deal that even includes
FREE GAS.  (scan down, dear sliders, for the skinny)    
 
*Golf Northstar This Summer! 
Sliders!  Afternoon Season Pass - $399!
Includes green fees only. Valid for play after 12:00 during the
Spring seasons,  after 3:00 p.m. during the Summer season and unlimited
play during the Fall season.
 
Golf 3-Pak - $169, less than $57 round!
Includes green fees and use of shared cart, non-transferable
(limited to name on Three Pak).
Valid anytime, excluding holiday periods
 
The Northstar-at-Tahoe™ Resort golf course is an 18-hole, par-72
(men and women) course that will both challenge golfers’ skills and
appeal to their senses.

Designed by Robert Muir Graves, the course integrates Tahoe’s rugged,
wooded landscape with wavy bunkers and putting greens.
The result is an active course whose features create a flow of
movement that seamlessly moves in and over the natural terrain.
http://www.northstarattahoe.com/info/summer/golf-rates.asp
 

*Mountain Bike Northstar! 
Northstar® Resort boasts more than 100 miles of trails for mountain biking with
many new trails including their signature trail, LiveWire. You won't find a larger
bike park in Northern California!  Northstar Resort also offers free scenic lift rides
for miles and miles of hiking. Love riding down, but hate climbing?
No problem, since Northstar offers a daily and season-long pass so you can
downhill to your heart's desire, and ride the lifts back to the top of that
world class single track. 
 
2008 Rates
Mountain Bike Lift Tickets Cost 
Adult (13+) $39, Children (12 and under) $25, Friday 1/2 day
(3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.) $20
(Turn in your Mountain Bike ticket and receive up to $30 credit towards
purchase of a Mountain Bike Season Pass!)
 
Mountain Bike Season Pass
Adult (13+) Unlimited Pass $229
Adult (13+) Unlimited Pass with 2008.09 Double Whammy ® passholder
discount $199
http://www.northstarattahoe.com/info/summer/mtn-biking-rates.asp
 

*Lodging Deals @ Northstar,  INCLUDES  Golf, Moiuntain Biking, 
Kayaking and More!

 

Reservations: For reservations or more information, book online or call
1.800.GO.NORTH (466.6784) or visit www.northstarattahoe.com
 
*Stay and Bike FREE from $69.50 per person per night*
Includes: Lodging & two free multi-ride biking or hiking lift ticket pass per room,
per two-night stay. Guests will receive $15 food coupon per person valid at
Northstar Resort operated food venues. Unused bike pass and food coupon
can be exchanged for a $25 Northstar Resort Gift Card.
Bike rental is NOT included.

*Stay and Golf FREE from $69.50 per person per night* 
Includes: Lodging & two rounds of golf per room, per two-night stay.
Guests receive use of a shared cart for golf rounds. Tee times available daily
starting at noon for play. For tee times before noon upgrade
fee of $19 per person applies.
Unused golf passes can be exchanged for a $25 Northstar Resort Charge Card.
 
 *Stay and Paddle FREE from $69.50 per person per night*
Lodging and one three-hour kayak rental per person from
Tahoe Paddle and Oar.

Guests will receive $15 food coupon per person valid at Northstar Resort operated
food venues and have access to Recreation center. Unused Kayak rental voucher
and food coupon can be exchanged for a $25 Northstar Resort gift card.
 
*Tennis Lover's Camp Special
(from $293 per person)
Includes:  2-nights lodging and 2-days (3 hours per day) of fun and
energetic approach to the game of tennis that includes modern stroke
development, drills, strategy,  stretching, sport psychology.
Taught by our friendly staff of expert USPTA/USPTR certified pros.
 
Available for adults and juniors.
Reservations, dear sliders?   1.800.GO.NORTH (466.6784).
Availability: 2-day camps are offered May 24 - October 25, 2008
with Monday starts.  A two night minimum stay is required. 
Based on double occupancy.
 
*SOTC Northstar Lodging Summer Specials!
Book by July 15 and get a FREE $50 Gas Card
Includes: Receive a FREE $50 Gas Card if you book lodging at
Northstar Resort's  condominiums, hotel style rooms, or studios
before July 15, 2008.  Availability: There is a 2-night minimum and a
3-night minimum if staying Friday/Saturday.
Can not be combined with any other offers. Some restrictions apply.
 
Book Two Nights and Get Third Night FREE*
Includes: It’s simple, book two nights of lodging and get the third night free.
Lodging guests receive free access to the recreation center with a fitness center,
pool, spa and children's game room.
Availability: Offer valid daily excluding holidays. 
A third night minimum stay is required. 
Does not include new village condo units or mountain homes. 
Based on double occupancy.
 
Visit www.northstarattahoe.com for all these great deals and information on
weekly events in the Village at Northstar™.
 
Join us at Northstar-at-Tahoe and make it a great summer, sliders! 
 
 
Kevin Tinto + Crew
Editor-in-Chief
Slidingonthecheap.com

Bear Valley eNews - June 11, 2008

June 11, 2008	Tickets | Lodging | Conditions | Events | Buy Online | Deals | Contact Us | View as Web Page

LOOKING FOR SNOW LOVING ACCOUNTANT ! Bear Valley is looking for a person with the skills and personality to join our finance department as a Staff Accountant. The scope of the Staff Accountant’s role is to ensure the accuracy and reliability of all accounts payable, accounts receivable and certain other general accounting records. The successful candidate must be ready to assume increasing responsibilities quickly as advancement opportunities are expected as the company grows. Learn more about this exciting opportunity> 2008/2009 Season Passes On Sale Now! The earlier you buy, the more you save! 2008/2009 Season Passes are on sale now, and you'll save up to $80 when you buy before September 30th! And for the first time, Bear Valley offers you the all new Mountain/Meadow Combo pass - the ultimate in winter fun. Wheather you're looking to hit the trails or find the epic powder stash down Grizz, this pass has got you covered! More Details> •Sheryl Crow June 13, Ironstone Vineyards • Adventure Sunday June 15, BVAC • Father's Day BBQ June 15, Bear Valley Lodge • Bear Valley Music Festival Kicks off July 26th, Bear Valley Village • Death Ride July 30th, Tour the California Alps • Season Locker Renewals Due June 30th, BVMR   Ironstone Summer Concert Series Kicks Off This Friday It just keeps getting better... Year after year, Ironstone Vineyards brings incredible talent to our beatiful foothills. Kicking off the 2008 series will be Sheryl Crow on Friday, June 13th. Bolder and more free-spirited than ever, Sheryl Crow is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Fore more details on this Friday's concert or on the 2008 Summer Concert Series, visit www.ironstonevineyards.com.

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Bear Valley eNews - Last Chance for Season Pass Sale

April 29 , 2008	Tickets | Lodging | Conditions | Events | Buy Online | Deals | Contact Us | View as Web Page

Last Chance to Save BIG! April 30th is your last chance to save BIG on 2008/09 Season Passes. Pass prices will go up on May 1st - get yours now! Bear Valley season pass holders enjoy year-round savings on activities throughout the Highway 4 Corridor. And as we head into the 08/09 season, your savings continue with sport shops all the way to the Bay! Check out all the benefits of being a BV Pass holder, and don't miss out on the best deal of the season! 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! Thanks for a Great Season! 2007-08 was filled with good snow and great times! Thanks for spending the season with us, and sharing all the memories. And don't forget... Once the snow is gone there's still plenty to do around town. From mountain biking, to climbing, and hiking, Bear Valley has summer activities to keep the whole family outdoors! Keep checking BearValley.com for updates on summer activities around town, and we'll see you back on the slopes in 2008-2009!

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