Hello Sliders!

Yes dear sliders, if you're hanging out in Northern California, it seems more like summer than the edge of winter, yet, in Tahoe many resorts are making snow and our guess is one or more will open on or before Thanksgiving. We'll let you know if anything exciting happens, so you won't have to find out after the fact.

Sports Basement Snow Fest!
I want to especially thank Northstar and Sierra and all the resorts who were kind enough to lend their support to the Sports Basement Snow Fest. We had a great time and saw plenty of SOTC readers taking advantage of the discounts and chatting up the resort crews in attendance.

Our Esteemed Meteorologist!
Mike Pechner, KCBS and SOTC forecasting guru says that he expects a change in the weather by end of next week, including snow in the Sierra. After that, expect a storm-packed December. Yes dear sliders, it's on the way, ready or not!

Who is opening? What? When? Where?
Every resort we chatted with today says they are poised to open and several are making snow at night. Generally, resorts open with discounted lift tickets given the limited terrain. As loyal sliders, you won't have to guess where the best deals will be---cause we'll know and pass that info right along, as usual.

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Gift Certificates Available Online!
It's a great way to shop for those sliders in the family. Almost every resort offers Gift Certificates online. Now is a great time to purchase them for Christmas Stocking Stuffers.

Tahoe Ski Resorts Are Making Snow!
Northstar-at-Tahoe (Projected Opening Date - November 24th.) Sierra-at-Tahoe Diamond Peak Alpine Meadows Boreal (There's more, but I talked to these resorts today.)

Corporate Tickets at Northstar and Sierra!
Purchase 50 tickets at once, the price works out to $51 a day for adults and $42 for young adults. Along with the first order, you get two free tickets. Each additional order can be in 25 ticket increments. No blackout dates! Valid all holidays! Go direct to lifts. www.northstarattahoe.com Look under Mountain and Groups and Corporate on the website.

Kirkwood Pray for Snow Party!
November 17th [at] Nero's in Caesars-at-Tahoe starting 10PM, FREE drinks from 10-1. Swag prizes from Kirkwood and a chance to win lift tickets and a pair of skis from Salomon.

Kirkwood also has a ton of events happening over the Thanksgiving holiday. Check down below for all the details.

Snowbomb.com Squaw Valley 4/Pak
4 pack for Squaw Valley that is valid all season long  with no restrictions. It is $219 and thus over $10 off each ticket.
This offer is only available during November and is available at this link?http://www.squaw.com/snowshow/snowbomb

Free Sliding at Squaw Valley For Active Military
This year the program is even better as free tickets will be available for military personnel seven days a week throughout the 2005-2006 season. Normal blackout dates will apply including December 26-31 2005, January 14-15 2006 and February 18-19, 2006. Simply bring your active duty Military ID to our special tickets office and receive your free ski lift ticket, which provides complete access to the mountain.

Want More? Check our regular listings down below!

You've Won a Free Ticket to Northstar/Sierra!
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Sacramento Ski & Snowboard Show!
Saturday and Sunday, November 19th & 20th at the California Expo Center! Many of your favorite resorts will be in attendance.

The PennySaver Million Dollar Ski & Snowboard Equipment Sale! Retailers will be offering hard & soft goods and accessories for sale at discounted pricing at this Giant Sale of the year!

Test your climbing skills on a 25-foot wall, with certified instructors. The Climbing Wall is FREE to all attendees.

A Sacramento area offer! This is a SuperLift Ticket program to attendees choice of Northstar-At-Tahoe Or Sierra-At-Tahoe Resort. This will give everyone who purchases a Regular Adult Admission ticket to the Sacramento Ski & Snowboard Show a Free Bonus of an Adult Mid-Week Lift Ticket Voucher worth up to $63.00 value! Lift tickets are good at either Northstar-At-Tahoe Or Sierra-At-Tahoe Resort, valid Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday throughout the entire 2005/2006 season excluding blackout dates. Blackout dates are December 27-29, 2005 and February 21-23, 2006.

Northstar and Sierra at Sacramento Ski Show! Both are offering $20 discount off the DoubleWhammy season pass at the Sacramento show.

Let's go Sliding on the Cheap!

Diamond Peak - Made snow last night
>From $59 per night, double occupancy. Stay at the Biltmore and Slide Diamond Peak! 1 800 245 BILTMOR

Ski for $34 any day of the 2005-2006 season with the Diamond Peak Corporate program, holidays included. Simply visit diamondpeak.com and fill out a Corporate voucher order form. Tickets must be paid for in full but can be returned at the end of the season for a full refund. For more information or questions about the Diamond Peak Corporate Program, call Elena Diaz at (775) 832-1132.

Ski Or Ride Diamond Peak at Christmas for as little as $30.14 cents per day. That's right! The best part, the DP Mini Pass is transferable. Purchase Diamond Peak Mini Pass for 5 or 7 days, save up to $111.00. 5 Day Mini Pass - $167.00, 7 Day Mini Pass is $211.00. Purchase online at www.diamondpeak.com

Heavenly
We're still waiting for final word when Heavenly is going to open. Could be at any time. For more information on season passes or to book early-season vacation packages, visit www.skiheavenly.com or call 1-800-HEAVENLY.

Homewood
Don't miss your chance to get one of the best season pass values in Tahoe. They still have a limited number of $99 Value Day passes, but they won't be around much longer. You can purchase your pass in person at the guest services office, over the phone at 530.525.2992 or on the web Season Passes www.skihomewood.com

Kirkwood
On Thanksgiving weekend Kirkwood is planning to open the tubing hill. 24-27 of November, Kirkwood will have cross country and snowshoe center open. 10am-4pm. Cross Country Gear Sale! Cross Country ski packages are on sale at Kirkwood. Skis, boots, poles, snowshoes and clothing! November 25th - Ski and Board waxing and prep clinic, freebie! November 26th - Check out Kirkwood's dry-land clinic. Dry land is one of the hottest new training tools and you don't need snow! More info? www.kirkwood.com

Thanksgiving Turkey and Prime Rib dinner buffet at the Wall Bar and Grill. Turkey bowling for kids, ginger bread house-making on November 25th and tree trimming on November 26th.

Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe
Ski Tahoe Corporate Lift Ticket Program offers discounted lift tickets to you and your employees, valid everyday of the season... even during holiday periods when all other discounts are "blacked out".

As an added bonus, the Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe corporate tickets are also redeemable for "First-Timer" packages (our popular learn to ski or snowboard program), and can be upgraded to more advanced lift/lesson/rental package options.

Corporate lift tickets are a great addition to any employee benefit program. A Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe Corporate Lift Ticket is perfect for incentive or reward, gift options for friends and family, or just to encourage your employees to experience the winter beauty our region has to offer.

The Mt. Rose program does not require up-front payment - it is consignment based with all billing at the close of the season. Voucher re-orders are as simple as a phone call, fax or e-mail with prompt delivery assured. Promotional support collateral is also provided to help get the word out to all your employees. Any questions or concerns, just contact the Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe Sales & Marketing department.

Contact Murray Blaney, Director of Sales -- (775) 849-0704 ext. 217 mb [at] skirose.com http://www.skirose.com

Sierra-at-Tahoe
Special Military Discounts! All active duty military ski free every Sunday this winter at Sierra-at-Tahoe excluding two holidays - January 15th and February 19th. You'll need to show official I.D.

3-Paks are Back! You get three lift tickets to Sierra valid any day and you don't have to use them consecutive days. $117.00 which means you're sliding for just $39.00 a day. Limited quantity available so purchase them now!

Double Whammy Means Two Times the Fun! Two Mountains for the Price of One. Ski and ride all season at Sierra-at-Tahoe and Northstar-at-Tahoe! Experience great mountains on both the North and South shores: huge variety of terrain, award-winning freestyle parks, three half-pipes and challenges for beginning through expert skiers and riders.

Ski and Ride Free after Five Visits. Choose the Double Whammy Value Pass and ski/ride the entire season - at both Northstar and Sierra - for only $309. If you plan to get out more than 5 days next season, you need the Double Whammy! http://www.sierraattahoe.com/

Northstar-at-Tahoe
Corporate Tickets at Northstar and Sierra! Purchase 50 tickets at once, the price works out to $51 a day for adults and $42 for young adults. Along with the first order, you get two free tickets. Each additional order can be in 25 ticket increments. No blackout dates! Valid all holidays! Go direct to lifts. www.northstarattahoe.com - Look under Mountain and Groups and Corporate on the website.

All active duty military ski free every Sunday this winter at Northstar excluding two holidays- January 15th and February 19th. You'll need to show official I.D.

Lake Tahoe's original dual mountain season pass is back for 2005/06 and with prices beginning as low as $309, after five visits passholders will be skiing and riding free for the rest of the season. For those who haven't heard, the Double Whammy is the passport to ski/ride some of Tahoe's finest terrain spread over 4,480 acres, 115 runs, 27 lifts (including 10 high-speed quads), 11 award-winning freestyle terrain parks, four halfpipes, snowshoeing trails at both resorts-plus 50 kilometers of cross-country trails at Northstar-at-Tahoe.

Double Whammy passholders also receive loads of perks including afternoon rates on all-day lift ticket purchases during blackout dates, loads of discounts on food and beverages, lessons, rental equipment at the resorts, and much more. For more information or to buy the 2005-2006 Double Whammy Season pass visit www.DoubleWhammyPass.com or call 1-800-GO-NORTH or (530) 659-7453 x208.

Super Hot Early Season Ski and Stay at Northstar! The snow conditions the last three Decembers have been awesome. $95 per night, per person gets you Studio Condo and Lift ticket. (Based upon two person minimum.) Valid daily, (translation: that means it includes weekends!) Opening day through December 20th, 2005. www.northstarattahoe.com

Sugar Bowl
Season Pass deadline extended! Call for prices and information 530 426-9000

Mt. Judah Day Lodge Grand Opening Party! Now scheduled to happen during the Christmas holidays! More info on the way. This is to celebrate the addition of 17,000 square feet to the lodge and a total remodel. All of our dear readers are invited to join the festivities! Check out progress on the new killer day lodge at: www.sugarbowl.com Big News! Reduced ticket price to $46.00, non holiday, $59 for the 13 holiday dates.

New High-speed quad going up at Christmas Tree, 14,000 square foot addition at the Mt. Judah Lodge, New Magic Carpet for Sugar Bears. The entire beginner area has been re-contoured. www.sugarbowl.com

New Children's Base Camp Program: Sugar Bowl's popular Base Camp program gets bigger and better!! By popular demand, an expanded program will be offered to adventurous outdoor-loving kids ages 4-6. This is a ski based program for kids ready to take on the challenge and really learn to ski. The program provides lesson, rental, lunch, indoor training techniques and a whole lot of fun!! Call 530-426-9000 for more details.

Squaw Valley USA
Cable Car operations begin November 18th! Bring the entire family to Squaw Valley USA's High Camp, el. 8,200', and enjoy mountain top ice skating at the Olympic Ice Pavilion.

Squaw Valley Film Festival - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 6:30pm - Plaza Bar & Bar One - Upstairs in the Olympic House Get yourself in the right frame of mind. Start the season with the latest films from a bevy of talented filmmakers from near and far and a roaring party. All films will roll on two big wall-size screens, plus on TV's in Bar One. Pumping soundtracks will be amply supported with a superb sound system.

21 & over only in Bar One, All ages in Olympic Plaza Doors open at 5:30pm Screenings start at 6:30pm. Admission: $5 at the door RAFFLE FOR DOOR PRIZES INCLUDING SKIS, BOARDS, VIDEOS, DVD'S, AND MORE!

FILMS SCHEDULED: Duane Kubischta's The Good Times Are Killing Me Itai Nemovichers' Lines of Influence Standard Films' Tahoe Premiere of Paradox

Alpine Meadows
Great rates this season at Alpine Meadows this season! Awesome discount on 18-23 year-old pass! $199 for an unlimited season pass! Daily lift ticket price will be $41.00, holiday rates are $49.00.

Load testing Thursday on the new Sherwood Express Chair. This high-speed quad chair will dramatically speed ride times up the backside and decrease any holiday lines you might have seen in the past.

Alpine Meadows will be sponsoring the Learn-to-Ski ramps at this weekend at the Sacramento Ski Shows! Free! Free! Free! with admission.

Alpine Meadows will be showing up at the Warren Miller Film Premier at the new Reno Event Center. Saturday, November 19th.

Ski & Stay for as low as $59.00 a night! Valid seven days a week! www.skialpine.com.

Boreal - Made Snow Last Night
Night Pass! $99 - Ski or ride 3:30-9pm every night! Valid 7 days a week and holidays!

College Pass! $99 - Valid Monday-Friday including Holidays

Boreal's Season Pass rates are a great deal. Buy an anytime adult pass for just $399, anytime child pass (ages 5-12) for just $150.00. Your 2005/2006 Boreal pass is valid at Alpine Meadows in the spring when Boreal closes for the season. www.rideboreal.com (Night Skiing and Riding Sliders...Boreal hosts the best in Tahoe)

Super Saver Pass! $249 - Sunday-Friday non holiday

Checkout Tahoe's only all-mountain terrain park Visit seeboreal.com. www.rideboreal.com

Bear Valley
COUNTDOWN TO OPENING...With a dusting of snow on the ground, night-time temperatures in the mid-30's and remodeling work well under way, Bear Valley is busy gearing up for opening day! It's time to pull those dusty skis and boards out of the closet and get them tuned up and waxed. Current projected opening is set for Wednesday, November 23rd (weather and snow permitting).

Next week dear sliders

Kevin Tinto + Crew
Editor-in-Chief

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