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January 12th, 2012
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Winter Arrives Better Late Than Never, Next Week!
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Hook Your Season Up At Sierra With Costco Wicked Cheap Tickets!
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Great Deals, Values, Tips & More For Our Readers!
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Diamond Peak January Events, Mt. Rose, Heavenly!
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Learn To Ski/Ride Squaw Valley For $69!
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Diamond Peak! Great Holiday Value and Snow Too!
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Hello Sliders!
Can it be true? Winter coming back next week? According to KCBS and SOTC meteorologist, Mike Pechner, that is looking highly probable. Snow starting on Thursday and rolling right into Sunday. The start looks wet, good for base but will end as light POW as the cold air blankets the high Sierra.
*What Does That Mean, You Ask?
That means a lot of the great deals will end including a one month pass from Bear Valley valid January 13th-February 13th for just $99.00.
*Are You Skiing/Riding Free?
You might be courtesy of Sierra-at-Tahoe. Check the Sierra section below to see if you've won a free lift ticket!
*20% Off At Sports Basement!
That's right. Sports Basement is having a 20% off (most) everything in store right now, until it snows. Take the lowest marked price, walk up to the register and ask for your 20% SOTC discount. Load up sliders, cause it's gonna snow, then you'll want that new gear...don't wait. Details below.
*Yeah, and the Internet Too!
Most folks know we get some killer sales at Sports Basement, for the local shoppers, but it's rare for the Internet audience.
The 20% deal is also VALID FOR ALL INTERNET PURCHASES!
Redeem online using code: snow20
http://www.sportsbasement.com
*The Skinny
Okay, we've got the MLK weekend ahead Normally the resorts would be packed to the gills, but you can expect to find light crowds at all major resorts, and with colder temperatures the last couple of days, there's a fresh coat of manmade at most resorts, and that will continue right into the weekend.
*Who Has Snow?
Heavenly, Squaw/Alpine, Northstar, Diamond Peak, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Boreal & Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe. If you head up to Lake Tahoe this holiday, you'll find good skiing/riding, regardless of what your local expert might say.
*What's Rocking?
The Parks. Northstar, Boreal, Heavenly, Squaw, Rose all have great terrain parks, and they are in awesome condition. Drop in and have some fun with the SOTC CREW.
*The Groom
With fresh snowmaking, the groom is working all Tahoe area resorts. Check to see who is making snow, and we listed a few above. The cold temperatures will just serve to freshen everything up, and next week we could be in a whole new ball game.
*Groom Carving Clinic?
Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe is having a Germanfest on Saturday with specials on beers & brats and some ski carving clinics! Free with pass, but only $19 plus ticket without! We Like!
*Learn to Ski/Ride
Yes, of course...what a great idea. With awesome weather comes awesome learning and fun conditions for first timer beginners, and kids...and those slopes are near perfect for learning right now. We have a host of Learn to ski/ride deals, including (lovely) Squaw Valley for $69 this month, Mt. Rose has the same and Diamond Peak, Boreal and Sugar Bowl all have great value programs.
*Weather Pattern Change? Mike Pechner Says....
"It is nice to see most of the forecast models on the same track with the pattern change for late next week and it couldn't come soon enough. Temperatures were gradually cool over the weekend with mostly cloudy skies Sunday as the first weak front passes. the main event starts Thursday and could continue through the weekend bringing the promise of new freshies being measured in feet and not inches. "
"Right now it will start out as wet base snow and end with powder towards the end of the weekend. The storm door is open and winter is finally on the way!"
*Have a Restricted Pass?
Sierra-at-Tahoe is honoring all passes this weekend, so come on up to Sierra if you have a restricted pass and enjoy some holiday ski/ride time.
*Sports Basement Rocking With 20% Discount!
That’s right. Sports Basement is on sale. Never before has a California winter been this dry, and never before has Sports Basement gone on sale. Their motto: We are Making the Most of “Winter” 2012. Everything in the stores is 20% off (well, almost everything – Mervin Mfg. boards and 2012 Cannondale bikes are excluded*), but you get the picture. Need a new tri suit? It’s 20% off. A new tent? It’s 20% off. New skis? 20% off. Want a helmet cam, GPS watch or down jacket? Now is the time to get 'em. When it snows, and it will snow, this sale will be off. Until then, visit any of their stores to gear up and get ready for trail runs, skis runs or both!
*Gift cards and tickets are excluded, too. Offer can’t be combined with other discounts. Redeem online using code: snow20. http://www.sportsbasement.com
*Heavenly Blowing Snow!
Snowmakers blasted snow last night on Boulder Bowl, Stagecoach, Dipper, Olympic Downhill, Big Easy, Ante Up terrain park, California Trail, Round-a-Bout, DMZ, World Cup and Skyline Trail
Grooming was done on 24 trails last night making fresh corduroy on over 13 miles of terrain. Skiers and riders can enjoy 2400 vertical feet of skiing today.
http://www.skiheavenly.com
*Northstar Snowmaking
Northstar blew snow on Lookout Mountain, The Backside, Pinball terrain Park, and Northwest Territories. 24 trails open and some of the best conditions in Tahoe.
Diamond Peak is making snow when conditions allow. They currently have 5 lifts running with 9 open runs. They have top-to-bottom skiing. 100% of their beginner terrain is open. We are getting great skier reports from Diamond Peak. Great value, great groom and the beginner area is rocking.
*General Admission Valid Over The Holiday!
Sugar Bowl’s “General Admission Days” offered through the MLK Holiday Weekend! Ticketed guests age 13-69 enjoy free lessons & rentals on General Admission Days, now offered over the MLK Holiday Weekend. Unrestricted season passholders can get in on the action this holiday weekend, too. What better way to celebrate Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month than with modern equipment and professional instruction? Visit http://www.sugarbowl.com/more for all the details. Join the CORE and save even more!
*Sugar Bowl Video!
VIDEO: SugarBowl GA Perks
*SOTC Rocking On Facebook
What's hot on our Facebook? Daily CREW updates on conditions, deals, tips and more on resorts across the USA. See the latest CREW video and we're always lurking around, even while on the mountain so we can answer any questions!
"Like" Us On Facebook Here!
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*Great Group Deals
Mt. Rose has discounted rates on lift tickets, Rosebuds kids camps, rentals and First Timer packages for groups of 20 or more skiers or snowboarders. And for taking the time to organize the trip we’ll throw in a FREE lift ticket for the group leader! Fill out the Group Reservation Request form to get the best group rates in Tahoe! http://www.mtrose.com/groupsform
*Tahoe Biltmore & Casino!
Want to know where the out of town SOTC CREW stays while in Tahoe? The Tahoe Biltmore Hotel & Casino. There is no better bargain in Tahoe.
Ski and Stay Packages at the Tahoe Biltmore:
Diamond Peak, Cottage Room: $59!
Northstar or Heavenly, Cottage Room: $106
Squaw or Alpine, Cottage Room: $99
Mt Rose, Cottage Room: $75
Homewood, Cottage Room: $58
Show your current season ski pass and get a Crystal Bay Motel room for $25 or Cottage room for $29 midweek (Sunday – Thursday).
Show your current season ski pass and get a Cottage room for $39 on Friday nights. This is a walk-in special ONLY. No reservations can be made for this special. Special only valid for walk-ins that check in between 3pm & 8pm. http://www.tahoebiltmore.com
*Sugar Bowl
January is Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month at Sugar Bowl! What better way to learn than with FREE lessons and rentals, included with your ticket? Sugar Bowl’s General Admission program offers free standard rentals for the day and a free two-hour group lesson at any level (currently beginner to advanced intermediate) for ticketed guests ages 13-69, and for all season passholders ages 4 and up. Check it out by visiting http://www.sugarbowl.com/more
*Bear Valley $99.00 Pass!
$99 month-long pass, on sale tomorrow, valid Jan 13 - Feb 13. It's a dry weather special, intended to get some bodies
on the mountain until the snow picks up. Their man-made stuff has been super fun, and if it starts to snow soon, these pass holders can get in a full month.
http://www.bearvalley.com
*Northstar
S’moresapalooza will feature a s’mores eating contest, s’mores stacking contest – to see who can build the largest s’mores stack – and a mass s’mores roast around the fire pits in the Village at Northstar. Resort guests are invited to participate in the festivities, scheduled to take place in the afternoon on Sunday, January 15.
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Kevin Tinto
Editor-in-Chief
Slidingonthecheap.com
 
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