pages of info, when SOTC will drop it all in your mailbox, freebie.
prices, and this year is no exception, thus the RARE Monday SOTC Email.
Resorts like Northstar, Sierra, Diamond Peak and Mt. Rose have pass
Snowbomb’s Ski & Snowboard Festival!
Fort Mason Festival Pavilion on November 1st & 2nd
Bay Area Ski and Snowboard Show!
San Jose McEnry Convention Center on
November 14th through November 16th
Sacramento Ski & Snowboard Show
November 22 and November 23.
www.bayareasnowshow.com *What is Sliding on the Cheap?
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a week during the season and twice monthly during the fall! What
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we've also got the best up to date scoop on Tahoe happenings--anywhere
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Won a Ticket to Northstar-at-Tahoe/Sierra-at-Tahoe!
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
*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
*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
Kirkwood’s new 6Wood Season Pass replaced its previous Midweek Pass
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
*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!
*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!
*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.
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.
*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.
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
and be ready to hit the slopes.
Welcome back, sliders!
Kevin Tinto + Crew
Editor-in-Chief
First Annual 
