Hey Sliders!

Its introduction time. My name is Johanna and I will be your new Sliding on the Cheap ring leader. I enjoy long rides down the mountain, candlelit terrain parks, and the occasional glass of wine while heading up the lift. This newsletter is just an intro, so expect bigger and better deals come the next newsletter. That aside, let's slide on the cheap!

Its that time of year, sliders; the lifts are running and the weather is great. What, you don't believe me? Well get out there and ski or ride it yourself. The snow gods have eagerly graced us with a great beginning this year, one which everyone should be taking advantage of. So get out there and have some fun at the resorts that are open and running!

Why haven't you left yet?

Oh, you wanna save money, why didn't say so. This week we've got deals you can't find anywhere else. So check it out and then get on your merry way!

But first, some weather…

For the upcoming week expect a lot of rain/snow showers turning into straight snow showers. Sunday November 21 should be a prime day for riding if you like fresh powder. Temperatures will be dropping from the high 40's to low 30's during the day and at night, you better bundle up because it's going to be cold.

The SOTC Skinny Okay, after sorting through all the information, we at SOTC know what to expect in Colorado for the coming week, and there's a lot to get through. I'm talking about ticket deals, various group and student discounts, holiday promotions, tons of special offers, and a whole bunch more!

But what, you say you're not a subscriber? Dude, what's up with that?! That's definitely not kosher! Without a subscription you won't know about some of the sweetest deals around. So why not give yourself a gift this holiday season and sign up here: www.slidingonthecheap.com

Oh yeah, and while you're checking out the site, you might want to check out our other regional newsletters. It just might help you plan that extra special sliding vacation, and heck, it really is a fun read. So head on over, its just a hop, skip and jump away!

Okay sliders, grab your boards and skis and get ready, this will be a bumpy ride...

The Gold Pass:

What's your idea of a perfect Colorado winter? Maybe it involves snow falling early and frequently, beautiful blue skies, and finally, an exclusive transferable season pass to 24 of Colorado's premier winter resorts. To reserve your Colorado Ski Country USA Gold Pass Membership, please contact Joshua Littrell at 303-866-9702 or via email at jlittrell [at] coloradoski.com.

Arapahoe Basin:

Like A-Basin, but wanna slide Keystone or Breckenridge too? Have I got a deal for you. Get your 2004/2005 Arapahoe Basin Bonus Pass for only $229. Bonus Pass includes unlimited skiing or riding at A-Basin for the 04/05 ski season plus 5 ski days valid at Keystone or Breckenridge. One ski day can be used at Vail or Beaver Creek. Call 888-ARAPAHOE ext. 2 or visit www.arapahoebasin.com

If you just want to slide A-basin, then don't pass up their awesome season pass deal. For only $179 the pass includes unlimited skiing or riding at A-Basin for the 2004/2005 ski season. Call 888-ARAPAHOE ext. 2 or visit www.arapahoebasin.com

Copper Mountain:

Ever said, gee, I wish I could ski for only $27 a day? Online lift ticket deals are back for the 2004-2005 season. It'll only cost you a pressing $27 when you buy your multi-day tickets online. Four days are just $108 for early season. Simply logon to www.coppercolorado.com and click on Tickets.

Crestes Butte:

Thinking of taking a nice little Thanksgiving holiday skication? Head over to Crested Butte cause they got some mad deals going down. For only $125 per person you get two nights & two days of skiing. Travel can between November 20-December 1, so you got time. Wanna get in on this deal, simply call 800-810-7669 and ask for the Thanksgiving Turns Package to receive this discount.

Loveland:

Want to learn to ski or ride? How does a free season pass sound? If you like the idea then make sure to take advantage of Loveland's 3 Class Pass programs. Loveland's awesome ski school staff will help you get started, they can also help improve your skiing or snowboarding skills. As a reward for learning how to ski or ride you will receive a FREE season pass for beginners or $100 season pass for intermediates after the completion of three lesson packages. For more information or any questions contact Loveland Ski School at skischool [at] skiloveland.com or call 303-571-5580 x170.

SkiCooper:

SkiCooper has an awesome deal for anyone over the age of 11. Right now you can learn to ski and get everything you would ever need, to ski at least, for the low price of $40. The ski package includes a two hour group lesson, ski rental and finally a beginner lift ticket. Ski classes begin at various times throughout the morning for your convenience.

Wanted: New and Hot Deals! Here at SOTC the search never ends! We stay up night and day looking for the ultimate in deals and steals. So here's the deal, you send it, we post it! Think of it as a karma thing; its always a good thing to help your fellow Sliders!

So marketing managers, resort aficionados, and everyone else, send in Hot Deals and Events, cause we'll gladly post it for you. As the saying goes, if we don't know about it, we can't tell the Sliding Team, so send it already!

Need some extra info for your trip to Colorado? Don't know which resort to go to? Feel free to send in any questions! Rants, raves, suggestions, complaints, and inane comments are all welcome, just email me at: jellis1323 [at] yahoo.com

Thanks for reading, now go rip up that mountain, and until next week, have some fun in the snow!

Johanna
jellis1323 [at] yahoo.com