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Five - Four- Three - Two - One - HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

Everyone at Sliding On The Cheap hopes you have an upcoming year of great sliding. And we hope you were able to see one of the many fireworks shows or torch parades held at most Colorado ski areas last night.

Of course, the snow has been incredible this holiday season, and weather.com says it isn't going to stop now. Snow is again in the forecast for Saturday, which means we might be skiing POWDER again this weekend.

Most resorts are reporting that they are fully open with great conditions. And now that the Christmas holidays are over, great deals abound. So let's get started with our list of discounts so you can get out there to go sliding!

SPORTS BASEMENT!
Do all your winter shopping while relaxing at home- and do it cheap! Sports Basement offers a vast selection of snowboard, ski gear and clothing, athletic shoes, backpacks, sleeping bags, snowboards, fitness and triathlon apparel, cycling gear and more. Major named-brands up to 70% off retail price every day. (Before the SOTC discount.) Sliders always receive an ADDITIONAL 10% off online at www.sportsbasement.com when you enter coupon code SLIDING3 at checkout.

SKICOUPONS.COM
One of our great readers let me in on this secret last week. For a great listing of discount coupons on lodging, ski rentals, etc. throughout Colorado make sure to visit Skicoupons.com. They've got tons of discounts that you won't find anywhere else that could save you lots of MONEY this winter.

Now, let's get to the resorts:

A-BASIN:
Get to Arapahoe Basin's website now to grab a coupon in their "Hot Deals" section that's valid for a $55 per person, per night rate at the Dillon Comfort Suites. Located just 15 minutes from the slopes, this deal gets you lodging AND a lift ticket for each person on Sunday through Thursday nights from January 5 through February 28. Once you have the coupon, call 970-513-0300 and ask for the "Stay and Ski Package." www.arapahoebasin.com

ASPEN RESORTS-
Aspen Buttermilk Highlands Snowmass Now here's an event that I like. Budget Living Magazine will be at Aspen Mountain on January 9 - 11 all day to highlight the less expensive side of a vacation on the slopes. You'll get to see how the locals live and learn to spend smart within Aspen Valley so you don't break your bank. They will also host a fashion show, parties and more. All events will be held in the Gondola Plaza at Aspen Mountain. www.aspensnowmass.com

COPPER MOUNTAIN:
Copper has received 4 inches of new snow in the last 48 hours, and 11 inches in the past 7 days! From January 4 through March 12, get their Winter Quick Getaway Package that gives you 3 nights of lodging and Copper's famous BeeLine lift tickets from just $90 per person, per night mid-week or $109 per person, per night on weekends. All prices are based on quad occupancy for a two-bedroom condo. If you are looking for a deal on Martin Luther King weekend, check out their "Martin Luther King Weekend Lodging and Tickets" package that gets you a two-bedroom condo and BeeLine lift tickets from just $109 per person, per night (again, quad occupancy). Just go to their website and click on Hot Deals. www.coppercolorado.com

CRESTED BUTTE:
Call Crested Butte at 800-810-SNOW to ask about their "Jack Frost" package that gets you three nights of lodging, two days of skiing and a New York style pizza dinner at the Firehouse Grill starting at just 201! This package is valid from January 3 - January 30, and you have to book it before January 6. Also, if you are looking to bring a group up for spring break, book your lodging before January 9 and save an additional 10% on your group booking package. And don't forget to ask about United Airline's "Kids Fly Free" program that is valid with both of these offers. www.skicb.com

DURANGO MOUNTAIN RESORT / PURGATORY:
Purgatory says they are 99% open and that more than 8 feet of snow has fallen so far this year. Get two nights of lodging and two days of lift tickets at Cascade Village for just $128 per person now through March 6 by calling 800-525-0896. www.ski-purg.com

ELDORA:
Have a beginner that wants to learn how to ski or board? Get them a full day group lesson, rental equipment and lift ticket for just $65. www.eldora.com

LOVELAND:
Got a group that wants to go skiing? Get lift tickets for just $32 on weekends or $27 on weekdays when you buy 20 or more lift tickets. And get one free ticket for every 20 purchased. www.skiloveland.com

MONARCH:
Book "The Ultimate B&B & Ski" package now and get four nights / 3 days of skiing, ski rentals, one private lesson for each person and a Gallery Reception Dinner for two for $347 per person, double occupancy. Package dates are 1/21 - 1/25 or 1/21 - 2/1. Click on "Hot Deals at Monarch" at www.skimonarch.com

POWDERHORN:
Beginning January 5, lift tickets on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays will be $21 for all ages (except January 19 and February 16). www.powderhorn.com

SKI COOPER:
Looking for a great lift ticket price any day of the season? Check out Ski Cooper for $33 lift tickets any day of the season. And beginner skiers can get a Poma only lift for just $7 per day! www.skicooper.com

SOLVISTA:
For a fresh experience for groups of skiers, check out Solvista's Private Night Skiing Parties. You get three hours of skiing, an inside gathering area and optional catering / bar services from 5 pm to 8 pm any day of the week. With 50 - 74 people, ski for just $10 per person and the discounts get better when you bring 75 or more people. www.solvista.com

STEAMBOAT:
Steamboat considers January 1 - February 13 to be "Value Season Vacation Dates" with special lodging packages that include "Play Another Day" where you get a free night of lodging and a free day of skiing when you stay 7 nights and ski 6 days. Or save up to 15% off lodging and lift tickets when you stay at least 4 nights and ski 3 days with their "White Sale SnowSaver" package. www.steamboat.com

SUNLIGHT:
Check out Sunlight's next Skier Appreciation Day on January 23. Get $10 lift tickets with $5 donated to United Way. www.sunlightmtn.com

TELLURIDE:
Grab lodging / lift tickets starting at just $79 per person at The Victorian Inn on their website at www.thevictorianinn.com. Find other great lodging packages on Telluride's website... www.tellurideskiresort.com

VAIL RESORTS-
Beaver Creek Breckendridge Keystone Vail Stay at Keystone this January and February from $69 per night including free night skiing on the day of your arrival, ice skating, wine tasting, yoga and more. Also, buy one night of lodging and lift tickets at Vail and Beaver Creek and get your second night and day for free from January 4 - January 31. Book online at www.snow.com

WOLF CREEK:
Wolf Creek has 80" of snow and has received two inches of new snow during the past 24 hours. They are now 100% open with more than 1,600 acres of terrain. Grab a beginner only lift ticket on the Nova Chair for just $17 per day, or get a 3-day ticket valid on all chairlifts for $126. www.wolfcreekski.com

WINTER PARK:
Weekdays from January 5 - February 13, buy a first time lesson for $49 and get a free lift ticket (rentals not included). Also, Save 10 percent on kids lessons when you book online at their website. Also save 10 to 15% on ski and snowboard rentals when you book ahead of time online. www.skiwinterpark.com

Till next week,
Robert Drueckhammer
for Sliding On The Cheap
http://www.slidingonthecheap.com/co/