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February 25, 2010
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Fresh Pow Hits Tahoe Slopes, Deals Too Match!
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Do You See Your Email Address Below? Northstar/Sierra Tickets!
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Blistering Deals & Local Tahoe Events For Our Readers!
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Sugar Bowl, Mt. Rose, Heavenly, Kirkwood
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Boreal, Alpine Meadows, Diamond Peak, Squaw Valley USA
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El Nino Means Spring Powder, March Bring a Blizzard Of Cheap Deals
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Hello Sliders!
We've got fresh snow and more on the way. With President's holiday behind us, the deals are starting to flow.
Make sure to check out the Groupon $35 Alpine ticket, but you have to act fast! There's plenty more, so scan down and find a deal that works for you and your family.
El Nino will make this a record March for snow, and the resorts are following with some awesome deals, discounts and events.
*Facebook
Yeah. That's it. Facebook. Get the latest Crew discount skinny and deals, checkout our daily photos and feel free to engage the Crew in discussion on any topic, short of string theory. Become our Fan! We've got more than 2,000 slobbering cheap ski and snowboard fans and we can always use more. Ping us on Facebook, and we'll make sure to give you the best inside local's skinny on Tahoe.
http://www.facebook.com/slidingonthecheap
*Pow Alert!
16" of new snow at 8,000 feet. More inbound tomorrow.
*Sugar Bowl Video!
Recent US Skicross Olympic Training Camp. http://www.tahoetopia.com/?video_id=27243
*Beyond Blistering Hot Deals
$35 Sun-Fri Lift Ticket to Alpine Meadows ($69 Value). This deal is only valid until midnight tonight (Feb 25)! It's legit and we love it, take advantage if you can!
http://www.groupon.com/deals/alpine-meadow-homewood-mountain/
*Ski Free On Your Birthday!
That's right, dear readers. At Diamond Peak. Present (valid) ID and you ski free on your birthday.
http://www.diamondpeak.com
*Guided Heavenly Tree Skiing! $119!
Join an Adventure Session to tour Heavenly’s amazing tree skiing and riding. For $119, advanced skiers and snowboarders can spend a day sharing a top guide with an intimate group, allowing quick access to the best terrain and conditions on the mountain. Not only will participants receive lunch and preferential lift line access, but they'll pick up tips and technical information along the way.
http://www.skiheavenly.com
*Save Mart Heavenly Discount Tickets
Pre-purchase $70 Heavenly direct-to-lift tickets at Northern California and Northern Nevada Lucky and Save Mart stores! Teen tickets (13-18) are available for $60, child/youth (5-12) for $40.
[Photo: Set for March 5-7, 2010 the U.S. Snowboarding Revolution Tour features top athletes competing in Superpipe, Boardercross and Slopestyle comes to Boreal!]
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*Sports Basement
TIME TO BUY THAT DISCOUNT GEAR!
Remember to use your SOTC 10% discount in-store. Simply ask for an additional 10% off all your purchases at checkout. (Except Lift Tickets! They are already sold below cost, and only in-store!) Skis, boots, boards, all clothing brands and more, dear sliders. If you're not in the San Francisco Bay Area... no worries. Use the code SBSLIDE and get the same deal online! SPORTS BASEMENT RENTS GEAR CHEAP. Don't get hung up in the resort lines.
*Sports Basement Rentals, Hot Waxes, Repairs and More!
That's right, sliders. Get all your rental gear, get your skis and boards tuned while picking your holiday valid lift tickets for a song and a dance. Want more? Take 10% off all your rentals, tunes and repairs by asking for your "Sliding on the Cheap Discount" at checkout.
*Sports Basement Discount Tickets!
Squaw Valley Adult (19-64) $63
Sugar Bowl Adult (23-59) $58
Alpine Adult (19+) $57
Bear Valley Adult (20-64) $49
Diamond Peak Adult (18-59) $39
Homewood Adult (19+) $43
Kirkwood Adult (19-64) $58
Sierra at Tahoe Adult (23-64) $58
*Slide Northstar Free!
Let Telepacific send you to the slopes for free! Click here to find out how! http://www.Telepacific.com/Ski
*Sugar Bowl SAC Ski Day
Enjoy 47% off skiing at Sugar Bowl on Sun, Mar 28. The entire cost of your ticket supports the Sierra Avalanche Center. Along with your day of skiing, you will have a chance to ask the forecasters and the Board of Directors any questions you might have and enter to win a variety of cool prizes. http://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/node/115
*Buy One Get One 50% For Sierra at Carl's Jr!
New Sierra-at-Tahoe Carl's Lift Ticket Discount Promotion! Save big with Carl's Jr. and a Buy One Get One half off Sierra at Tahoe lift ticket. Purchase a new Grilled Cheese Bacon Burger Combo meal and get your discount coupon while supplies last at a participating Carl's Jr.
*Boreal Lift Ticket Special - a $47 value for $23.50!
Save 50% on daily lift ticket for March 1st-5th, 2010. That's right next week! Click the Buy Now button, bring your printed voucher to the lift ticket desk @ Boreal.
http://www.specialdeals.com
*Alpine Meadows How to Heli Camp
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go helicopter skiing? Or, are you planning on going heli skiing but are curious about what to expect? We have the perfect camp for you! Alpine Meadows' 'How to Heli Camp' is designed to prepare and educate you about helicopter skiing in the backcountry.
Dates: March 6th & 7th
Price: With Lift Tickets: $369 Without Lift Tickets: $283
http://www.skialpine.com
*Sugar Bowl Film Fest and Free Core!
The San Francisco Independent Film Festival returns to Sugar Bowl Resort Friday, February 26th and Saturday, February 27th, screening four critically acclaimed films and one locally-produced documentary at the Judah Lodge. Films will be screened at 7:00pm and 9:00pm both nights, with the local documentary Open Space screened between the two feature-length films on Saturday night. All movies are free to the public, and all attendees will receive a free 2009/10 Daily CORE Pass to Sugar Bowl, a $19 value.
http://www.sugarbowl.com
[Photo: Sports Basement is knee-deep in gear of all kinds, and they have it cheap. Use your Sliding on the Cheap discount at checkout to score huge. We do, so should you!]
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*Boreal
Frickin' Fridays! $15 Lift Tickets for college, military and furloughed CA State Employees. Some restrictions apply.
1-2-3 Ride Free -- Take 3 beginner lessons at Boreal and earn yourself a FREE season pass. (We Like!) Check http://www.rideboreal.com
Snowboarding Revolution Tour -- Set for March 5-7, 2010 the U.S. Snowboarding Revolution Tour features top athletes competing in Superpipe, Boardercross and Slopestyle. Snowboarders from around the country will descend upon Boreal Mountain Resort to jump, jib and spin their way to victory, all with one unifying ambition; one day to compete in the Olympics.
http://www.rideboreal.com
*Alpine Meadows
Great deal on Alpine Meadows lift tickets at Sports Basement. $57 Adult tickets. http://www.skialpine.com
*Diamond Peak
Military discount -- Anyone who has served in the military (Active and Retirees) are eligible to receive a FREE Diamond Peak lift ticket (midweek, non-holiday) and a $39 lift ticket weekends and holidays by showing a Military ID at Guest Services. Dependants recieve a $39 lift ticket, valid any day. Military Dependant ID Required.
Last Tracks -- Take the last chairlift up to our mid-mountain Snowflake Lodge and enjoy wine tasting and appetizers over Lake Tahoe before skiing or riding down a freshly groomed run! Events happen every Saturday till the end of the season. Must be 21 or older and ski/snowboard at an intermediate level. Last Tracks tickets cost $29. Sign up online.
http://www.diamondpeak.com
Diamond Peak "What's Happening This Week Video"
http://www.youtube.com/user/skidiamondpeak
*Squaw Valley Nissan Tram Face Competition!
The world's best freeriders are looking to make history on Squaw Valley USA's most visible yet permanently closed peak during the Nissan Tram Face competition on February 27, 2010. Strictly illegal to ski, the Tram Face is being opened specifically for the Freeride World Tour (FWT) competition. Its steep and seemingly un-skiable pitch, permanent closure, and tantalizing location in perfect view from Squaw Valley’s Village and base area have made it a coveted descent among the strong local freeride community. Several of the top American riders are from Squaw Valley including Jermey Jones, J.T. Holmes, Tim Dutton, Cody Townsend, Elyse Saugstad and Will Brommelsiek.
http://www.squaw.com
Squaw Valley USA & Tubbs Present: Guided Full Moon Snowshoe Tours on Friday and Saturday. These tours leave from High Camp el. 8200’ and take guests on a scenic snowshoe adventure among the peaks of Squaw Valley. Call Special Tickets at 530-452-7123 for more information and reservations.
Squaw Valley Lodging:
Stay and Ski Free! Buy 3 nights and stay 4 in The Village At Squaw Valley with LIFT TICKETS!
http://www.squaw.com
[Photo: Diamond Peak.]
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*Julia Mancuso @ Northstar-at-Tahoe!
North Lake Tahoe native Julia Mancuso, with two silver medals and the chance to defend her 2006 gold medal in GS today, will be at Northstar Resort on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. to celebrate her success at the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver.
*Lift and Lunch at Sierra
Available online only, Sierra Resort’s Lift and Lunch deal is offered Monday through Friday this season. For just $74, get a lift ticket and $15 food credit. This offer represents a $10 savings over a full price ticket and lunch, and gives the added convenience of not having to have cash or a credit card on hand.
*Learn to Ski or Ride for Just $35!
Sierra Resort’s new $35 beginner package includes an all-day lift ticket accessing beginner terrain, rental equipment and a 2.5 hour lesson. Friends and families can now spend an entire day on the slopes learning a new sport for less than the cost of going out to dinner and a movie. The $35 Learn to Ski/Snowboard package is valid for adults age 13+, Sunday through Friday, non-holiday and excluding restricted dates. It is available in limited quantities and only online at http://www.SierraAtTahoe.com.
*Value Season Vouchers.
Guests are invited to pick up a complimentary voucher at participating ski and board shops in Reno, Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area, then turn it in at the ticket window starting March 15 through the end of the season to purchase a $59 discounted all-day lift ticket at Northstar Resort – a $25 savings, and a $54 lift ticket at Sierra Resort.
*College Weeks!
College students with a valid ID are invited to purchase $59 discount lift tickets during college weeks at Northstar Resort this spring, and $54 discount lift tickets at Sierra Resort. Upcoming college week dates are March 22-26, March 29-April 2 and April 5-9, 2010.
*Kids’ Ski & Board School Discount!
New this season, book a two-day Kid’s Ski & Board School lesson at Northstar Resort and receive 50 percent off the second day’s all day lesson. Lesson days must be consecutive. This offer is available on a limited, first come, first serve basis, and reservations can be made online in advance.
*Free Advanced Lessons!
Popular among Northstar Resort loyalists, the resort’s free advanced lessons are offered Monday through Friday for intermediate and advanced skiers and riders interested in improving their skills. Lessons meet at the top of the Comstock Express lift at 1:30 p.m., and are available on a first come, first serve basis.
http://www.northstarattahoe.com
Northstar Resort guests are invited to visit and take advantage of special Stay and Ski Free lodging packages starting at just $108 per person, per night (based on double occupancy in a studio condo, other unit types available). This package includes two complimentary lift tickets with Fast Pass priority lift line access per room, per night and is valid Sunday through Thursday through April 1, and daily from April 1 through the end of the 2009-2010 winter season. 1 800 GO NORTH
Winners! To claim your ticket, send a note to kwtinto@aol.com within 7 days of the newsletter date and you're dropping in with the CREW, freebie:
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[Photo: Sugar Pine Glade, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Lookout Mountain. See anyone? Neither did we on a busy Saturday. Treat yourself to a private lesson at Northstar and learn how to navigate the Glades. Some of the best skiing and riding on the planet.]
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*Sugar Bowl
Save $10 off your tickets even on holidays!
For those who don’t ski enough to buy a pass but want to get the most value for their daily lift ticket, the CORE Daily Pass is for you! It’ just $19 to join and you save $10 off your lift ticket, every single day of the season including holidays! All the conveniences of pass without the commitment!
When you join you will get a hard plastic pass with your picture on it, attach your credit card info and you can skip the ticket window! AND for every dollar you spend collect points towards rewards such as FREE food and beverage and extra savings at the retail stores!
http://www.sugarbowl.com
Visit Sugar Bowl’s facebook page to enter a special sweepstakes contest, and win big for the Silver Belt Banzai weekend. http://www.sugarbowl.com
*Mt Rose-Ski Tahoe
Spring passes are on sale now!
Buy your 2010-2011 pass now and ski the rest of this season for FREE! Mt. Rose Spring Passes cost $433 and are valid March 1st through the rest of this season as well as all of next year. The unrestricted Spring Pass has absolutely no void dates or blackout periods, so you can ski or snowboard whenever you want and comes fully loaded with pass holder perks redeemable both on and off the mountain. Purchase online here: http://www.skirose.com/tickets/springpass0910.php
Beginner 09/10 Spring Pass: Now is the perfect time to pick up skiing or snowboarding with the new Beginner 09/10 Spring Pass. The new Beginner 09/10 Spring Pass is valid March 1 through the end of this season (projected closing date: April 18, 2010). The Beginner 09/10 Spring Pass costs $164 and includes weekend group lessons, beginner lift access (for Ponderosa and Galena chairs), and rental equipment. All mountain lift access is available April 1st through the end of the season and you can apply $99 towards a full 2010/11 season pass.
http://www.skirose.com
*Heavenly
Last-Minute Deals! http://www.skiheavenly.com is offering last minute lodging deals. (We love this!) Because these deals offer steep discounts, they don't name the properties online. To get all the details and reserve, 1 800-HEAVENLY! http://www.skiheavenly.com
*Kirkwood
NEXT WEEKEND: NORTH AMERICAN FREESKIING CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE BACK!
While you're thinking Kirkwood, plan ahead for next weekend as the North American Freeskiing Championships return to The Wood for their thirteenth year of competition in The Cirque! March 3-7. Snow cat rides for the non-ski or ride crew are available for just $20 providing all day access to and from the venue during the comp... Bring the whole family!
*STAY AT KIRKWOOD
In case you haven't heard, March is the month to be at Kirkwood. With more snowfall than any other month historically, there's a reason it's called Miracle March. Make Kirkwood a stop on your tour of the Sierras this season. Stay and ski packages are available all month starting as low as $89 per person. Call Kirkwood Vacations at 800.967.7500 for availability and reservations.
[Photo: Crew can't wait for the Squaw Valley Nissan Tram Face Competition!]
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Tahoe is known for having the best ski and snowboard weather anywhere on the planet. Just ask the California skiers who venture out to Colorado for fresh powder, only to find out that light pow, comes with sub-zero temperatures that will freeze a car door shut for days on end.
Face it, dear readers. We are spoiled by large Pacific storms that dump three, four, (ten) feet of snow, followed by sunshine and 40 and 50 degrees temperatures.
With an El Nino winter, comes an even more powerful El Nino spring. That means the best skiing and riding are forecast ahead, not behind. March and April are the favorite months for the SOTC Crews. The sun shines bright, the days stretch on forever, holiday lift ticket black-outs are gone, and the resorts drop a plethora of fantastic ticket, and lodging deals right into our laps.
Plan a Tahoe ski vacation in January? I don't think so! We're just getting to the best part of the season, and if you doubt that, check the snow totals, and yes, the deals on the SOTC newsletter this week.
Spring Passes, Bonus Mondays, 2-Fer days, Shop Tickets, Ski and Stay Free; it's all coming down now for the smart winter sports shopper!
"When should I buy ski and snowboard gear?" I always say that March is one of the best months. Skis and boots will go on 50% off (or more) sales, and you still have more than six weeks of winter to enjoy that new gear. Say "Demo Gear" to any member of our Crew, and you will instantly see drool running down the front of that Spyder Parka, (we bought at 80% off during the Labor Day Sales.) I buy my skis during the demo ski sales, where you will find top line equipment for up to 75% off. We also love Sports Basement. Use the SOTC discount at checkout to score another 10% off the sale prices, or, SBSLIDE st http://www.sportsbasement.com.
March is on the way, dear sliders. Get excited. The best of the ski and snowboard season is just around the corner!
Kevin Tinto
Editor-in-Chief
Slidingonthecheap.com
 
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