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		Sliding on the Cheap! Rocky Mountain Edition!

In This Issue:

Tuesday, January 21, 2009

•	Hello Colorado Sliders!

•	Eldora, Arapahoe Basin Deals and Discounts

•	50% Off Summit Cove, Annual 2 for 1 Vertical Sale, Sports Basement 10% Off!

•	Wolf Creek, Ski Cooper, Winter Park

•	Annual 2 For 1 Vertical Sale! Sliders Save 10% @ Sportsbasement.com

•	Rebecca's Deals!

Hello Colorado Sliders!

( We're thrilled to have Johanna back, one of our long-time writers. She's great at digging up Colorado deals and discounts. Kevin]

Hello Sliders!
New snow? Check! Events? Check! Savings? Double Check! Here at Sliding on the Cheap we have found some of the best deals around for the Colorado ski areas. And why not check out your favorite mountain after getting fresh powder this past weekend as well as in the past few
days. Some resorts already have almost 250". So read on sliders because Colorado is the place to be in January.

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[Photo: Steamboat, Tuesday, January 6, 2009 of World Cup Champion and Olympic bronze medalists, Nelson Carmichael. Credit Steamboat/Larry Pierce.]

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50% Off Summit Cove, Annual 2 for 1 Vertical Sale, Sports Basement 10% Off!

Summit Cove is the SOTC home away from home when we're in (lovely) Colorado. Want a slider special? Tahoe 50% off Sunday-Thursday nights from Jan 15th to February 12th, 2009.

A two night minimum stay required. (but who the heck is going to ski or ride Colorado for only two days?)
Offer not valid with any other discounts or promotions.
Some properties have night minimums. New reservations only. We love Summit Cove, so will you!

50% Off Summit Cove @ Keystone Deal!

Annual 2 For 1 Vertical Sale! Sliders Save 10% @ Sportsbasement.com

*Vertical Sunglasses!
Annual Two For One Sale. That's right, sliders. Buy one pair at $15.99, get another free.

Polarized Fall Line, Glacier Ice, Iridium, Speed Freaks!
$15.99 for a pair of high quality rims and glass! Each order comes with a coupon allowing you to purchase a Northstar ticket for $56, or Sierra-at-Tahoe for $51!
http://stores.ebay.com/Sliding-on-the-Cheap

*Sports Basement!
Shop sportsbasement.com and use code SOTC8 and take 10% off the warehouse prices. We love sports basement, so will you!
http://www.sportsbasement.com

Vertical Sunglasses, Two For One Sale!

Eldora, Arapahoe Basin Deals and Discounts

*Eldora
The younger they start, the longer they get to enjoy skiing. Eldora Mountain Resorts Eldorables program is specially designed for ages 4 to 6, with games and activities that get kids comfortable on their skis. 5 week program available weekdays. You wont find a better value anywhere! Go to http://www.eldora.com/lessons/eldorables.cfm for all the details and pricing.

Some think women are more naturally suited for skiing. Some know it. Eldora offers 4 or 6 week programs on Tuesdays or Wednesdays in alpine, cross-country (skate or classic), snowbaord or telemark -exclusively for women. Includes a tasty continental breakfast,
delicious gourmet lunch and 4hrs of training with our top instructors. Go to http://www.eldora.com/lessons/womens.cfm for all the details and pricing.

*Arapahoe:
This pass includes unlimited ski days at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area for the 08/09 season. Bonus includes: 5 2008-2009 non-transferable ski days at Keystone or Breckenridge. One ski day can be used at *Vail or Beaver Creek. Pass will be restricted at Vail and Beaver Creek. While supplies last. Passholder Benefits Include: Free 1/2 day class lesson.
10% off food and beverage. 10% off Retail Shops. $10 off Performance
Tunes, originally $45. 5 days at Bear Valley in California 1 unguided ski day at Silverton Mountain. Discounted Tickets for friends and family.

Unlimited skiing at Arapahoe Basin! Wow! The prices subject to change at any time. Ages 20-69. Passholder Benefits Include: Free 1/2 day class lesson. 10% off food and beverage. 10% off Retail Shops. $10 off Performance Tunes, originally $45. 5 days at Bear Valley in California 1 unguided ski day at Silverton Mountain. Discounted Tickets for friends and family.

Unlimited Skiing for your 6-14 year old child! Passholder Benefits Include: Free 1/2 day class lesson. 10% off food and beverage. 10% off Retail Shops. $10 off Performance Tunes, originally $45. 5 days at Bear Valley in California 1 unguided ski day at Silverton Mountain. Discounted Tickets for friends and family.

Your Season Passes are $45. Yowsers! Contact A-Basin using the "more info" link below. Or call 1 (888) ARAPAHOE.

Unlimited Skiing and riding at A-Basin! The prices are subject to change at any time. Ages 15 - 19. Passholder Benefits Include: Free 1/2 day class lesson. 10% off food and beverage. 10% off Retail Shops. $10 off Performance Tunes, originally $45. 5 days at Bear Valley in California 1 unguided ski day at Silverton Mountain. Discounted Tickets for friends and family.

Receive 25% off one transaction at Black Mountain Lodge with the purchase of a rental package.

$15 Beginner Lift Tickets Beginners ski for $15 at the Molly Hogan learning center.

[Photo: Olympian Loris Werner of the famous Werner family (Lois has skied Steamboat for nearly 60 years). Credit Steamboat/Larry Pierce

Do You Need A Great Deal On Ski Gear? Sports Basement!

Wolf Creek, Ski Cooper, Winter Park


Wolf Creek Created as a follow up to the 1st Day Beginner Package, includes a two hour a.m. lesson and lift ticket to the Nova and Raven Lifts. (Rentals not included) 2nd Day Beginner Ski Package is $63 and the 2nd Day Beginner Snowboard Package is $73. Ages 13 and up. This package was created for first time skiers and boarders and includes a two hour a.m. and p.m. lesson plus a lift ticket for the Nova Chair. (Rentals not included) 1st Day Beginner Ski Package for $52 and 1st Day Beginner Snowboard for $62! Sunday, January 25th, 2009 is College Day with a $31 lift ticket with a valid college photo ID! Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 is Local Appreciation Day with $31 lift tickets, no ID required! Sunday, February 1st, 2009 is Local Appreciation Day with $31 lift tickets, no ID required! Ski Cooper Pay as you go - complete 3 lessons and qualify to receive a FREE Ski Cooper 08/09 Seson Pass. *Winter Park January is Learn to Ski and Ride Month and Winter Park has a deal for parents looking to get in on the fun. Adults can enroll in a half-day morning or afternoon lesson for only $25 with the purchase of any children's group lesson. Save an additional $10 when you flash your season pass while booking your child's group lesson. Call 800.729.7907 to reserve yourlesson today. Specialty clinics are excluded, offer valid January 1-31, 2009. Save 20% on selected rental equipment by booking online 48+ hours in advance, or by calling 800.979.0328 by at least 2pm the day prior to rental pick-up. PLUS get free rental storage at the base of Winter Park or Mary Jane, [Photo: Ski Cooper!] Credit Ski Cooper

Rebecca's Deals!

Buy 10 gallons of Phillips 66 gas and you get a free lift ticket to copper, winter or monarch.

PRESENT YOUR GEMS CARD any day during the 2008-09 season at participating resort ticket windows. Deals for resorts including: Arapahoe Basin, Monarch Mountain, SolVista Basin, Loveland Ski Area and many, more!

One card per person, per season. Each person must have their own card, one discount per card per day. The card is NOT transferable. Photo ID may be required in order to redeem card offers.Discounts not valid with any other offer or promotion. Card valid through end of 2008-09 season.
http://www.shopcoloradoski/com

That's it for this week!

Johanna
Colorado Editor

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