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Date: Fri, 23 Dec 2005 07:40:07 -0500 From: kwtinto [at] aol.com Subject: Sliding on the Cheap! Snow Inbound, Tons of holiday resort discounts, 70% Gear Sale, Free Tickets, More! Hello Sliders! --Twas three nights before Christmas and all through the ski house, not a creature was stirring, not even the laptop mouse. Every couch, every chair and even the floor, were littered with sliders, too tired to snore... When all of a sudden there arose such a clatter, the fireplace rocked and the roof seemed to shatter! She woke with a start and jumped up from the floor; rushed down the stairs and flew open the door. He stood in the snow with bloodshot eyes and a grin. Decked out in Spyder from toes to his chin. "It's Christmas my dear and I'm here without fail. It's SOTC Santa with Sliding on the Cheap deals, sent to you FREE through email!" (Don't forget the website at http://www.slidingonthecheap.com) Yes dear sliders, we've got it on good authority that we're gonna have fresh snow during the Christmas holiday; that's what Mike Pechner: KCBS and SOTC meteorologist told me last week. That's his story and he's sticking with it. Expect a change in the weather on Sunday, snow showers beginning in the afternoon, heavy snow Sunday night into Monday with showers on Tuesday. One foot at lake level, two+ feet at the higher elevations. If you're headed up to Tahoe, or over to Bear Valley. there's no reason to empty your wallet, simply scan down and check out all the fantastic deals that are valid during the Christmas - New Year's holiday. We've got limited quantities, but AWESOME deals on skis and boots, up to 70% off, first come, first serve at slidingonthecheapgear.com!
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Up to 70% off Skis, Boots, More! Are you pulling out a pair of skinny skis that an archeologist would have a hard time identifying? (Or how about rear-entry boots...the thought is making me nauseous.) Some of the junk we see working the slopes during the holiday; I wouldn't feel safe hanging above my fireplace. Leave the fossils at home and demo some decent gear, or come to http://www.slidingonthecheapgear.com where we can hook you up for up to 70% off, today!
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Mike Pechner's Sliders Forecast!
Hot, Hot, Hot! Holiday Deals For All!
Heavenly Holiday Deal!
Sugar Bowl
Alpine Meadows - Holiday rates a bargain at $49.00!
Boreal
Bear Valley
Diamond Peak - Open Top to Bottom! Great for Kids and Parents Too! Child Ski Center, All-Day Value Package Children, 4-7 10am-4pm. Drop off the kids and enjoy the slopes! Includes: All-day group lesson, lunch, pre and post child accommodation. We love it, so will you!
Sierra-at-Tahoe Three-Paks Valid this Holiday!
Squaw Valley USA Twilight Dinner Package at High Camp! $34 includes: Cable Car Ride and Three-Course dinner at Alexander's Cafe. Info at http://www.squaw.com/)
You've Won a Free Ticket to Northstar/Sierra! Purchase gift cards directly from the resorts off their websites. They come in denominations including: $25, $50, $75, $100, $150, $200, $250 and $500! http://www.northstarattahoe.com and http://www.sierraattahoe.com You can always send a couple our way... It's the holidays...sliders score big! That's right. Every winner not only gets a free pass to Northstar or Sierra, they also get a free Sierra holiday ornament! Thanks to Nicole at Sierra.
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Sugar Bowl 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. http://www.sugarbowl.com
Squaw Valley USA Another great way to get a discount at Squaw Valley is to purchase a multi-day ticket. Save up to $170. More info, http://www.squaw.com. Visit High Camp with the family over the holidays and enjoy Ice Skating and Dinner! (After 4:00 pm) Evening Value Price: $15.00, adult, includes cable car, ice skating and rental. Kids 12 and under, just $12.00. Twilight Dinner Package at High Camp! $34 includes: Cable Car Ride and Three-Course dinner at Alexander's Cafe. Info at http://www.squaw.com/) Check out the Extended Rewards Package! Stay slopeside at Squaw Valley Lodge, book three nights lodging and three days discounted sliding, get your FOURTH night of lodging and FOURTH day of skiing/riding freebie. Starting at $393.00 per person, double/occupancy, some restrictions, etc., http://www.squawvacations.com/
Alpine Meadows
Boreal
Bear Valley Bear Valley is the first Northern California ski resort to offer direct to lift holiday gift certificates. Purchase the lift ticket from any participating retailer, and you can simply peel off the backing, slam it onto a wicket and you're sliding. No waiting in line. The best part dear sliders--- the tickets are discounted! >From $37 to $39 depending upon the retailer. For a list of retailers: http://www.bearvalley.com Purchase a discounted Bear Valley lift ticket from participating Bay Area ski shops. Go to http://www.bearvalley.com for listings. 5-Paks are valid daily! Get 5 unrestricted adult lift tickets for just $199.00. You can use these during the holidays. Group lesson 5-Pak. 5 lessons for just $154.00. You'll need to have equipment and purchase lift pass. 3-Pak Save $68.00! You're getting three lesson packages for the price of two. Includes: lessons, beginner lifts, rentals. For up to date weather forecasts, mountain cam and unbelievable lodging specials visit http://www.bearvalley.com or contact the main office at 209.753.2301
Diamond Peak Great for Kids and Parents! Child Ski Center, All-Day Value Package Children, 4-7 10am-4pm. Drop off the kids and enjoy the slopes! Includes: All-day group lesson, lunch, pre and post child accommodation. We love it, so will you! Purchase a Mini Pass, valid for 2,3,5 or 7 days. You can ski/ride for as low as $30.14 a day using the Mini Pass The Mini Pass is valid daily, including holidays and is transferable. Learn to Ski/Ride Cheap! Take advantage of Diamond Peak's Family and Friends semi-private lesson program, 2-5 people, similar ability you can learn for as little as $18.00. Ski and Stay Package at Diamond Peak: From $59.00 per person http://www.diamondpeak.com/ for more information.
Heavenly Also, $20 off of learn-to-ski/board packages for kids ($125) and adults ($95).
Homewood Kids 10 and under ski free with purchase of adult ticket. Buy consecutive day tickets, save $5.00 daily. 530-525-2992 http://www.skihomewood.com
Kirkwood COSTCO 2-PAKS: $94.99 Adult & $79.99 Junior. Save over 20% on adult and 18% on Jr. tickets when purchasing 2-Paks at participating Costco stores. Adult vouchers can be exchanged for a Learn To Ski package ages 13+. Costco 2-Paks are available in 22 locations throughout Northern California and Nevada. Learn to Ski/Ride Package: $69 Includes, Lifts, Lessons, Rentals If you try it and love it--you can purchase an Adventure Pass for $229.00. This gives you Season Pass, Unlimited lessons and rentals! Stay and Ski Free package. Packages start as low as $64.50 per person, double occupancy, and include accommodations and lift ticket. Please call Kirkwood Vacations at (800) 967-7500 for more information. Need More? Call the toll free snow phone at 877 KIRKWOOD. 1 800 967-7500. http://www.kirkwood.com
Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe Check the website at http://www.skirose.com. Are you planning a holiday ski/snowboard vacation? Reno offers ski and stay from as low as $59.00. A great way to enjoy a holiday ski vacation at affordable rates. http://www.renolaketahoe.com and http://www.skirose.com/ Sierra-at-Tahoe $199 Sierra Pass still valid. Better yet, turn in your all-day lift ticket, (end of day, of course) and get FULL CREDIT toward a $199 Sierra season pass...and that's not all! For a limited time, you get a FREE Sierra--at-Tahoe, stained-glass ornament. Valid all season long, unlimited excluding holidays, you can rent or test, skis, boots, boards, poles all season long. Great for kids who outgrow gear. 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!
Northstar-at-Tahoe Northstar has a world-class children's ski school program, Star Kids. If you have ankle-biting sliders, you can purchase a Star's 4-Pak for just $329.00. The Star's 4-Pak includes four all-day lesson packages: lift tickets, lessons, rentals and lunch. Fantastic option for holidays skiers and riders with kids. http://www.northstarattahoe.com/
Soda Springs Next week dear sliders...lodging, ski and stay, discounts, more!
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