Yet another beautiful sliding day coming up! That's right sliders, snow is coming, which means fresh new powder to cover up all that OLD powder. To add to the new powder, I also have a whole new slew of deals that will help you save big when you visit your favorite sliding place.

But first, some weather... Sunny skies are expected for the most part. A few snow showers are coming later this week, but nothing too bad. It'll definitely keep the powder fresh, dry and fun! Temperatures should remain as they have. Go to www.weather.com for more!

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...

My Card, My Life Wanna save some big bucks on your next trip? Make sure to check out these deal savers from American Express. Simple use your card and you can start saving, not only at the resort, but at the airport, hotel and more! Check out http://www.mylifemycard.com/ski/

Arapahoe Basin

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

$10 Beginner Lift Tickets. Beginners ski for $10 at the Molly Hogan learning center!

Kids Ski Free. Are you 6-14, or do you have children that age, well they ski free at A-Basin! Receive one free child lift ticket with every full price adult lift ticket purchased.

EVENTS:

1/29/05-- Gems members receive special discounts at the ski area. Visit www.coloradoski.com for more information on the Gems program.

1/29/05-- All abilities: learn to "free-heel" or hone your skills with new techniques. $45 if pre-registered and $50 the day of the clinic. Tele rentals also available. Call 888-ARAPAHOE ext. 3 for more information. Starts at 9:30 AM

1/29/05-- Come try out all of the new 2004/2005 telemark gear before you buy. Eastern Mountain Supply will be at A-Basin with the newest equipment just for you. Lift ticket, credit card and a valid driver's license are required to participate.

1/29/05-- Enjoy Free Clif Bar samples in the Base Area

Aspen

X-Games. The X-Games will betaking place January 29-February 1. This is definitely you will want to see!

Enjoy a FREE extra day of skiing or riding in Aspen/Snowmass when you purchase lodging, air transportation on American Airlines into Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE)or Denver International Airport (DEN), and a 4-or-more-day lift ticket. Fly on American Airlines then hop on Colorado Mountain Express, our daily ground shuttle service, for a scenic ride to your accommodations in Aspen/Snowmass. Take advantage of Colorado Mountain Express's Great Rates program, where a family of four, for example, can shuttle for just $46 per person each way or less. Visit http://www.aspensnowmass.com/travelinfo/package.cfm for more info.

Club Value Season Ski Package. $153 per person*. Includes deluxe accommodations and 2 adult lift tickets per bedroom, per night. Valid 1/3 - 2/11/05. Lift tickets valid at Snowmass, Aspen, Aspen Highlands & Buttermilk Mountain. Rate based on 2 people per bedroom in a 2-bedroom villa, space available basis. Rates also available for 1 & 3-bedroom villas. All rates are per person, per night and require a 2 night minimum stay. Taxes and service charges are not included. For more information or reservations, call 1-800-525-0710.

Beaver Creek

Enjoy three consecutive adult beginner, intermediate or advanced group lessons for only $179 per person. Plus, every participant receives free gatorade! This great deal is only available November 20 - December 18, 2004 and January 6 - February 16, 2005.  Don't miss this great opportunity to learn to ski or ride from the World Champions.

Join Bon Appetit and Beaver Creek Resort for the third annual Celebrity Chef Ski Race this January! Chefs from around the country will descend on Beaver Creek Resort to display their racing abilities on the mountain and their culinary talent in the village. Beaver Creek 970-845-9090

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.

Stay and Ski Free!

Buy at least 3 nights lodging and 3 days of lift tickets, and get an additional day and night free. And when you lodge with us, you'll get Beeline Advantage lift tickets which give you your own designated lift line at our most popular lifts. Call 888.219.2441

Now is the best time ever to come and see what Copper Colorado is all about! With lodging and lift ticket packages at only $91, how could you resist?  Visit us at www.CopperColorado.com and plan your vacation today!

Durango Mountain

SheRide Snowboard camp, for WOMEN only! Wanna work on your skills? For beginner, intermediate, and advanced intermediate riders who want to dramatically improve their skills in the most supportive, fun and confidence building environment possible. Small Class Sizes! The SheRide Experience Stays with You Forever. Dates 1/28-1/30. Visit http://www.skicoupons.com/coupons_popframe.cfm/c/2370 for more information

Kendall Mountain

So the holidays have left you with little to no cash, no problem, I got your back! Wanna slide the cheapest resort in the West? Head on over the Kendall. Ready? $7. That's it. For only Seven dollars you get to slide for the day! I don't think I need to say much more. Here's the coupon. http://www.skicoupons.com/coupon.cfm/r/9/g/84/c/3048

PowderHorn

Stay slopeside at the Inn at Wildewood any Sunday through Thursday night and get your lift tickets FREE for the next day. All rooms are suites with frig, microwave and coffeemaker. Rooms start at $69. Call 970-268-5171 for reservations.

San Juan Ski Company

Load up the crew and come to DMR for a San Juan Family Adventure... and Kids Ski Free. Stay four nights in the deluxe slopeside Purgatory Village Hotel with your family of four, and kids lift tickets are included - that's just $976 for four days on the mountain for the whole crew, and full breakfasts are included to get the engines running. Based on 2 adults and 2 children under 12, some holidays restricted. Please call 800-982-6102 or visit www.durangomountainresort.com for information and reservations.

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. http://www.skicooper.com

Steamboat

How does a savings of $24 sound? Well, I found the savings for you, so now fulfill your part of the deal and get out there and slide! Its called an mETicket. Want more details, go to http://www.skicoupons.com/coupon.cfm/r/9/g/4/c/2962

Steamboat, the innovator of Kids Fly Free in the skiing industry, is offering an incredible deal for the 2004-2005 Winter Season! Kids ages 12 and under can Fly Free to Steamboat with a qualifying parent purchase. Couple this deal with Steamboat's Kids Ski Free? and Kids Rent Free programs and you're getting the best value for your family vacation! For more information on this incredible deal, visit www.steamboat.com/kidsflyfree or call toll-free 877-237-2628.

Sunlight

Sunlight Mountain Resort and Glenwood Springs have everything that you need for your spring time get a way! Ski, Swim and Stay package provides you with discounted lodging, discounted pool passes to the world's largest hot springs pool and discounted lift tickets to ski or ride at Sunlight Mountain Resort. Prices are as low as $54.00 per person for a great night in Glenwood. Take a look at www.sunlightmtn.com or call 1 888-445-3696 or 1 800 445 7931 for reservations.

Telluride

I have gotten so many e-mails asking about deals for Telluride. Well, after some long searching I found them? Here ya go, and let me tell ya, its good! Buy a transferable 5 pack, meaning you or anyone else can use them, and it'll only cost ya $275! That's only $55 a day! Rock on! http://www.skicoupons.com/coupon.cfm/r/9/g/54/c/3123

Mountainside Inn & Telluride Lodge! LODGING/LIFT TICKET DEALS! January 3-February 17, 2005 Hotel rooms starting at $99/night Condos starting at $159/night Lift Tickets for only $49!

STAY THREE SKI FREE Nestled between two Ski Runs, the Mountain Lodge is the perfect place to explore Telluride Ski Resort FOR FREE! Vaild 1/3 -1/27/05, 3/27 - 4/3/05 Rates Starting at $179.00 per night. 3 Night Min.Seven day advance purchase required. Not Valid with any other discounts or special offers. http://www.mountainlodgetelluride.com

Winter Park

Now is the best time ever to enjoy all Winter Park has to offer. With lodging and lift packages at only $79, how can you resist? Visit us at SkiWinterPark.com to plan your trip. Come and play at Colorado's Favorite!

Rentskis.com

How does saving money on rentals sound? Well www.rentskis.com has a great offer to you, the readers of SOTC! RESERVE SKI/SNOWBOARD RENTALS ONLINE & SAVE! 10% off for any ski or snowboard rental during regular season or 20% off during value season. Visit www.rentskis.com

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