Its beginning to look a lot like spring time, sliders. And with the arrival of the new season comes a whole new bouquet of deals and snow! Over 16 inches in the last 48 hours! And, all the resorts are vying for you business. And to gain your attention they have put together some awesome new packages, some great on-hill clinics and some stellar demo days. Add in the coming events and parties and you've got yourself one hell of a good time! So get ready to go sliding on the cheap...

Last week the snow wouldn't stop falling. This week you can expect snow showers, and lots of them. Some will be bigger than others. Temperatures will drop slightly, but hey. Makes for better snow! 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!

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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...

Season Pass Special
Heading to California? Got a pass, I got a deal for you! Present a 2004/05 season pass from any ski resort in North America and you are eligible to purchase an adult all day lift ticket at Northstar-at-Tahoe or Sierra-at-Tahoe for only $30. Offer valid Monday-Friday, excluding February 19-21, 2005. Must present valid 04/05 season pass and payment at the Northstar or Sierra Ticket Office to redeem this offer.

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/

Panda Express
You can thank fellow reader Ben Smith for this huge saver. Right now, Panda Express (yes, the fast food Chinese restaurant!!) is offering buy one get one midweek lift tickets to Vail & Beaver Creek.. Restrictions apply but that is some serious savings if of course you are not a weekend warrior....

Slider Find
You can thank fellow SOTC reader Pete Darnell for this little saver. He found out that you can get $59/day adult tickets for AB/Breck/Keystone at King Soopers grocery stores. If you buy 3 day ticket you can ski 1 day at Vail/BC 4Day gives 2 days at Vail/BC

Arapahoe Basin
$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.

Wanna get your children into skiing or snowboarding, but don't have the time to do it yourself, or your on the injured list? No problem. Children ages 6-14 can grab a ticket for only $15 with this coupon. Make sure to print it out otherwise you're gonna have to go with the above deal, and buy yourself a ticket to! http://www.skicoupons.com/coupon.cfm/r/9/g/1/c/1070

Now you can purchase an adult all day lift ticket for only $38. Simply print out this coupon and take it with you! http://www.skicoupons.com/coupon.cfm/r/9/g/1/c/984

Guarantee learn to ski or snowboard package for only $200. The program guarantees the student will be parallel skiing or riding beginner groomed runs or their money back! Program includes a 2004-05 Arapahoe Basin season pass, up to four 2-hour lessons and a full-day recreational rental on lesson days. For ages 12 and up. Call the A-Basin ski school for more information at 970-496-7007.

Tele Clinic: 2/26/05 Start Time: 9:30 am End Time: 12:30 pm 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.

Winterfest: 2/26/05 WINTERFEST 2005 is a fun-filled day including cool games, good music, FREE product samples and great prize giveaways for skiers and boarders alike! WINTERFEST 2005 event sponsors include Neosporin Lip Treatment, Mini Babybel Cheese, Hood Carb Countdown and an Apres Ski party for the 21+ hosted by Samuel Adams. Come check it out and put a smile on!

Aspen
Sometimes it's a good thing to be old. Especially when it comes to season passes. If you are 70 or older, you can grab a Senior Season Silver Pass for only $199. You get unlimited skiing or riding all season long. Visit http://www.aspensnowmass.com/onmountain/passes.cfm for more info.

Breckenridge
Women's ONLY Demo Day- 2/25-27/05 Join skiing pioneer and legend Jeannie Thoren for a FREE demo weekend just for women. Learn how equipment is supposed to fit, and how extraordinary skiing feels. Jeannie presents her talk "Women are not small men, they need different equipment" at 7pm on Friday at Breckenridge Sports at the Village at Breckenridge. Then, meet at Peak 8 on Saturday and Sunday from 9am-3pm for boot, ski, and accessory demonstrations. Breckenridge Ski Resort 970-453-5000

Snowboard Outreach- 2/26-27/05 After a successful fifth season, this amateur series returns to Breckenridge. Snowboarders and skiers of all ages and abilities are welcome to participate in Slopestyle (Feb. 26) and Halfpipe (Feb. 27) competitions benefiting the Snowboard Outreach Society. Snowboard Outreach Society 970-845-7040

Buttermilk
Looking to learn to ski or ride or improve your skills? Well, this is the deal for you...grab a friend and get a 2 for 1 Beginner's Magic or Small Group lesson on Buttermilk (THAT'S A SAVINGS OF OVER $100). This package can only be purchased at the Buttermilk Ticket Office and is valid only at Buttermilk, non refundable, no RSVP value and valid 1/18/05-2/3/05. Please call 800-525-6200 for questions.

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

Durango Mountain
Southwest Freestyle Tour- 2/27/05 Wanna show your skills? Can you ride the bumps like no one else? The third stop of the Southwest Freestyle Tour stops at Purgatory Mountain on Sunday. Skiers head down the hill side by side in dual mogul skiing action while showing off their bump skills. The event is open to the public and registration is Sunday morning at Hoody's Base Camp. For more information about the Southwest Freestyle Tour contact Kirk Rawles at 382-9302 or email him at moguldogs [at] frontier.net

Stay & Ski Free starting at just $59 pp/pn lifts and lodging included, based on double occupancy and a two night stay, some restrictions apply. Call 1-800-982-6103

Eldora
Effective immediately, active members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, activated Army and National Guard forces are eligible to purchase our new "Stars and Stripes" season pass at a cost of $99.00. This pass entitles holders to unlimited skiing, boarding, and Nordic privileges. The pass privilege is also extended to dependents of those serving on active duty. Go to http://www.eldora.com/pressRelease.cfm?id=83 for more info.

For those not wishing to purchase a pass, our daily lift ticket is available at the discounted rate of $35.00.

Loveland
Take advantage of Loveland's 3 Class Pass programs. Loveland's professional ski school staff will get you started or help improve your skiing or snowboarding skills. As a reward for learning how to ski or ride, participants 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.

Wanna save big time on lift tickets. Get the Loveland Pass Card. You buy it for $5 and start saving immediately. Not only do you save, but you also get every fifth ticket for free! Go to http://www.skiloveland.com/online.store/page/lovelandpass.html for more info.

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 refrigerator, 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 inthe 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

Want to save some money on your next lift ticket? Now you can save $7.00 on your next lift ticket. Simply print out this coupon and bring it with you. http://www.skicoupons.com/coupon.cfm/r/9/g/15/c/810

Purchase a first time, learn to ski package for just $45. Package includes a two hour group lesson, beginner lift ticket and ski rental. This is designed for people who have never skied before and are age 11 or older.

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

Ladies Day- 2/23/05 Every Wednesday to the end of the season (possibly past March 30th) from 10:30 to 11:30 with lunch and a speaker at 11:30. Imagine hours of fun, enjoying the company of new and old friends. Glide smoothly through neatly groomed trails, with instructions and tips. Progress at your own pace! Afterwards, meet in the Touring Center "Picnic Basket" for stretching, a gourmet lunch and weekly celebrity speakers. $35 per day.

Park & Pipe Clinic- 2/24/05 Learn the latest jumps and coolest tricks in Steamboat's "Maverick" Super Pipe and Terrain Park. Snowboarders and/or Skiers get coaching on proper Terrain Park technique, and procedures. For ages 8 years to Adult. Kids and Adults of the same ability level may be in the same class.

Sunlight
Wanna win a season pass? Or maybe $500 sounds good. If so, start checking out Sunlight Mountain. The Sunlight Mountain/Big Horn Toyota Treasure Hunt is still going. Hidden somewhere on the mountain are a season pass for next season and $500 in cash! Find the treasure chest, containing the winners notice, then return it to Ski School to claim your prizes. Check here for your weekly clues.

1st CLUE: The treasure is inside the Sunlight Mountain Resort boundaries 2nd CLUE: Populus tremuloides takes 5 3rd CLUE: The Boulder, the Better 4th CLUE: It doesn't get any morning sun 5th CLUE: 103,680 inches above sea level 6th CLUE: The first tracks were made past the treasure on December 14th. They were skis. 7th CLUE: In the trees, but not IN the trees. 8th CLUE: Your getting warm at the big corner..... 9th CLUE: Not under a leaner, but there's one nearby.

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!

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 them at SkiWinterPark.com to plan your trip. Come and play at Colorado's Favorite!

With the Easy Start First Timer Lesson Package, you can learn to ski or snowboard with prices starting as low as $39! This two and half group lesson is valid for ages 7 and up. So it's time to take up the sport. Go to http://www.skiwinterpark.com/deals/lessons/index.htm

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
SOTC Colorado Editor
http://www.slidingonthecheap.com/co

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