Sliding on the Cheap! $15 Northstar Tixs Tax Day, Sugar Bowl Totally Tubular, Heavenly's Spring Loaded, More!

[Kevin Tinto]

Hello Sliders! 

Still plenty of snow in the High Sierra and deals
abound...
In fact, we've never seen such a bounty
of spring ski and snowboard deals, lodging deals and fun events,
all crammed into the next couple of weeks.

You've got all summer to knock yourself off that Mountain Bike, the
snow is only going to last a few more weeks!  Come on up to Tahoe,
(or Bear Valley as we sometimes forget to say), and enjoy the best
part of the season.

Deals you ask....  We've got so many deals, that for the first time
in memory, we've had to create links for several resorts, including
fantastic values at both Northstar-at-Tahoe and Heavenly

In addition to discounts galore, we've got the ever popular "Dummy
Downhill" events taking place at Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe and Diamond
Peak.  Dummy Downhill does not refer to the classic holiday-only
sliders, who fling themselves off the steepest cornice in sight
equipped with (Ebay purchased) Hexcel honeycomb skis and sporting
(classic) Wayne Wong mirrored sunglasses...  (while the girlfriend
takes a fleeting picture via cell phone.)

No dear sliders, these events are strictly real dummies and pretty
funny, if you've never attended.

*Northstar-at-Tahoe
Northstar has tons of great spring events!  This is just a sampling.
(Go to http://www.slidingonthecheap.com/springns.shtml for all the details)

April 14 - close: $35 lift tickets in celebration of Northstar
Resort's 35th Anniversary!

April 15: Tax Day lift ticket break!  Pre-purchase a $15 lift ticket
online at http://www.northstarattahoe.com/

April 20: Earth Day - Hybrids park for free; Northstar Resort matches
any optional $2 Green Tag contribution by the guest for a total
donation of $4, which would offset carbon emissions to and from the
Bay Area.  http://www.northstaraatahoe.com/

*Sugar Bowl
2nd Annual Totally Tubular 2 for 1 80's Day - April 4, 2008.  That's
right, 80's day is back for it's second season!  Break out your
neon one-piece ski suits and show them off in style on April 4,
2008!  There is a costume contest for the best-dressed guy and gal,
so start your shopping and go fluorescent!  The resort is giving
you 2 for 1 lift tickets just for showing up!  If you don't have
that perfect neon one-piece, don't worry; there is live music from
Emily Tessmer on the Judah Deck and plenty of sunshine and smiles
to go around!
 
*Vertical Sunglasses!
We're Back In Stock! We've got Glacier Iridium's
back in stock, and we're giving away $51.00 Northstar
lift ticket voucher with every purchase! 
$14.99 shipped.  Don't like them?
Return for 100% refund! 
http://stores.ebay.com/slidingonthecheap

*Tahoe Biltmore Casino & Hotel!
Midweek Slider rate of $69.00, $109 weekends.
http://www.tahoebiltmore.com/

*Sports Basement!
THEY'VE GOT RENTAL GEAR TOO!  Get 10% off the lowest marked price
in store by saying you want the Sliding on the Cheap discount, or
shop online and USE THE CODE SOTC6!  http://www.sportsbasement.com/

*Skiing for Schools!
The proceeds from your lift ticket purchase go directly to the
Excellence in Education Foundation, which provides enhanced educational
opportunities for our local students

Tuesday, April 1, Alpine Meadows Community Benefit Day.  A special,
$29 lift ticket will be available at Alpine this day.  A portion
of the proceeds goes to Excellence in Education.  Call Alpine,
530-583-4232 for details.

Wednesday, April 2, Homewood Mountain Resort Community Benefit Day.
A special, $29 lift ticket will be available at Homewood this day.
A portion of the proceeds goes to Excellence in Education.  Call
Homewood, 530-525-2992 for details.  530-550-7984 or visit
http://www.exined.org/

*What is Sliding on the Cheap?
The Sliding on the Cheap newsletter is free and is delivered once
a week during the season and twice monthly during the fall!  What
will you find?  A complete INSIDER guide to skiing and riding Lake
Tahoe's world-class resorts.

Yeah.  Sure.  We got cheap tickets, hotel, lodging, food ...  but
we've also got the best up to date scoop on Tahoe happenings--anywhere
on the planet.  To sign-up (or drop) go to
http://www.slidingonthecheap.com/

Yes!  We cover the entire planet!  (Well, not really--let's just
say 99% of where you'd want to ski or ride).  Sign-up for our
newsletters covering: Lake Tahoe/Northern California/Nevada, Southern
California, The Northwest, Colorado, Utah, New England.  Go to
http://www.slidingonthecheap.com/ to sign up for any one of our
cherished FREE email blasts...

*Mike Pechner's SnowCast!
Cooler temperatures and gusty winds moved into the Sierra yesterday
in advance of a weak weather system that will produce a few inches
of snow, mainly from U.S.  50 north later today.  Clearing skies
tonight and colder temperatures will allow those resorts to make
snow if they want to.  There is a break between weather system
tomorrow before a stronger weather front from the Gulf of Alaska
on Friday.  It could slow weekend skiers and boarders headed for
the new snowfall expected early Saturday.  Skies clear Sunday with
sunny skies and warmer temperatures on Monday.  Longer range models
hint a one more system around the middle of next week.

*Free Swag For Our Readers!
Do you see your email address below?  If so, send a note to
kwtinto at aol.com to claim your lift ticket!  Note: You MUST be
receiving our newsletter to win swag!

   hcadler@*******.net
   valerie_villanueva@*******.com
   m.tsivyan@********.com
   leelynnt@*******.com
   jgosurf@*****.com
   peter@**********.com
   jtynan@*******.**.uk
   rarnold@***********.com
   rwestlake@*****.com
   gnakahodo@*****.com
   danadupont@*******.com
   jasper3100@*****.com

Won a ticket valid at Northstar or Sierra!
http://www.doublewhammypass.com/

*Let's go Sliding on the Cheap!

*Kirkwood
Kirkwood is currently boasting one of the largest base depths in
the Lake Tahoe area with over 450 inches of snowfall to date!  Skiers
and riders are enjoying some of the best spring skiing and riding
conditions in years with fresh corduroy, plenty of sunshine and
newly revamped terrain parks.

Ski or ride the rest of the season for only $99 and guarantee the
lowest prices on 08-09 season pass renewals.  Kirkwood is planning
to install two new surface lifts for the 2008-09 season which will
provide easier access to all your favorite powder stashes.  Save
up to $130 when you purchase next year's season pass before April
30th.  For details, log onto http://www.kirkwood.com/ or call 877
KIRKWOOD.

KIRKWOOD JAMMIN' - This Weekend! 
The King of all Spring Festivals, join Kirkwood for two days of
pond skimming, costumes, contests, giveaways and more!  This annual
event is always a crowd pleaser and this season will be no different
with Kirkwood celebrating 35 years of epic conditions.  Highlights
for the weekend will include:

-Pond Skimming
-Snow Volleyball
-Kirkwood Cup Banked Slalom
-Live Music
-Interactive Percussionist Scott Monroe
-Costumes, Contests & Giveaways
Catch all the details at http://www.kirkwood.com

*Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe
Dummy Downhill!  Saturday, April 5.  Mt. Rose - Ski Tahoe opens
the gate to high-flying, speed demons of every shape and size, with
ONE CATCH.  NO live pulse can accompany any entry.  Witness pure
lunacy as dummies compete for the best run down Show-Off, directly
in front of the Mt. Rose main lodge.  Receive 4 FREE lift tickets
with public (non-staff) entry!  Registration is from 8:30 - 10:30
at the main lodge.  Don't miss the fun!  http://www.skirose.com/

*Sierra-at-Tahoe
$51 Shop Vouchers valid once again!  You can get them at a participating
ski shop, or just purchase a pair of Vertical sunglasses from SOTC
and we send you one Freebie!  http://www.sierratahoe.com/

Lift ticket deals!  Lift Ticket Spring 3-PAK $45 / Day Ski or ride
for as low as $45 per day when you purchase Sierra Resort's 3-PAK
for $135.  Young adults ages 13 - 22 ski for only $37 per day!

The Spring 3-PAK lift ticket is valid for any three days of the
season, including holiday dates, and dates do not need to be
consecutive.  3-PAK lift tickets are non-transferable.

Top telemark equipment manufacturers will be offering free
demonstrations to all participants.  Teleskiers can try the latest
skis from Atomic, Karhu, Icelantic and G-3.  The opportunity to
demo new telemark equipment for free only happens about once per
season so it is not an opportunity to let pass by.

*Northstar-at-Tahoe
Northstar is knee deep in spring events, so many in fact, that we
can't list them all on the newsletter. 
www.slidingonthecheap.com/springns.shtml 
<http://www.slidingonthecheap.com/springns.shtml> for the skinny.

*Diamond Peak
Future's So Bright You Gotta Wear Shades Day April 1st!  Wear an
interesting pair of sunnies at Diamond Peak on April 1st and get a
$5 discount on a lift ticket at any ticket window!

April 5, 2008 is a day of dummies at Diamond Peak!  The Dummy
Downhill has been a favorite event for eight years and every year
it gets bigger and better.  Join us for the 8th Annual Dummy Downhill
where participants build a dummy on skis or snowboards that get
launched off of a big jump.  Watch as unique characters fly down
the hill or crash hard.  This is the flugtag for dummies!

Those who enter a dummy will receive a free commemorative T-shirt
and can purchase a lift ticket to ski for the day for only $15
(limit 4 per dummy).  The Dummy Downhill is open to the public and
there are no registration fees.  Dummies need to be at the base
lodge by 11:00 am to be judged on creativity.  The jumping will
begin at noon and an award ceremony will follow along with live
music.

*Squaw Valley USA
Get your Squaw Valley USA Spring Pass for just $179.  Valid 7 days
a week beginning March 30 through the end of the 2008 Winter Season
and valid for FREE use of the High Camp Swimming Lagoon & Spa.  The
price can also be applied towards the purchase of a 2008/2009 Adult,
Youth or Senior Full Season Pass.  Enjoy fabulous conditions,
expansive terrain, terrain parks and FREE use of the High Camp
Swimming Lagoon & Spa with your Squaw Spring Pass.  On sale now at
the Special Tickets office and valid beginning March 30.  Visit
http://www.squaw.com/ for details.

*Boreal
Boreal Blow-Out Season Pass Sale - Save over 40% off next winter's
pass and start riding this winter.  March 21-30th (only 4 days
remaining!)

*Heavenly
Spring Loaded!
The following is just a sampler...
http://www.slidingonthecheap.com/springhv.shtml for more details
on all the great deals and happenings at Heavenly! 

Spring Break on a Budget!  Take a spring ski trip you won't forget,
without emptying out your bank accounts!  Spend three nights at the
Horizon Hotel & Casino and ski or ride two days at Heavenly, starting
as low as $279 per person

The Spring Loaded Royal Flush Package!  Treat yourself to a spring
ski trip, Nevada style!  Spend three nights at Harrah's Lake Tahoe,
ski or ride two days at Heavenly, and experience Spring Loaded, a
month of non-stop parties, special events and spring skiing at
Heavenly!

Screaming Spring Break Deal!  With great conditions and events going
on all over the mountain, Spring Loaded is one of the best times
to visit Heavenly!  With this incredible deal, you can stay at
Harveys Hotel & Casino for five nights and ski or ride Heavenly for
four days, for just $63 per person, per night!

Heavenly's Spring BOGO has Arrived!  The always popular Spring BOGO
is back, and with H's fabulous conditions, there ever been a better
season to take advantage of this deal?  Stay two nights and ski two
days for the price of one!

Family Spring Break Package - Kids Ski Free!

Heavenly has made taking a family spring ski trip affordable!  Get
the fifth night lodging and fourth day of skiing for mom and dad
for free, plus FREE skiing for kids 12 and younger!

*Sugar Bowl
Free Lessons and Rentals 7 days week in April.
Sugar Bowl is offering a free 2-hour group lesson and basic rental  package
seven days a week throughout April with the purchase of any lift ticket 
(ages 13-69).

Lessons are offered at 10 AM and are any level.  This is the perfect
time to reinforce all of your skiing and snowboarding skills that
you have learned this season.  The resort's instructors will customize
the group lesson to any skill that you would like to improve on:
bumps, off piste, groomers, terrain park, or perfecting your carving
turns.  If you are looking for a better deal, then head to one of
Sugar Bowl Ski or Board Shop Partners.  Visit
http://www.sugarbowl.com/ski-shops to find a shop near you.

Seven days a week through out April the resort is also discounting
their popular children's programs: Base Camp, Summit Camp, and Sugar
Bears.  Half day session is only $50.  These packages include an
all day lift ticket, 2 hours of instruction (on and off snow), and
rental equipment!  April is the perfect time to participate in the
best deal in the Sierra, so jump in the car and head to Sugar Bowl.
Visit http://www.sugarbowl.com/ for more information on General
Admission April.
 
Next week!  Our last regular newsletter for the season!  

Kevin Tinto + Crew
Editor-in-Chief