Savings galore. That is this weeks topic at Sliding on the Cheap. After combing through everything we could find, we have compiled a list of the best buys and savings around the Colorado area. There is a lot going on, what with Spring Break coming up. I'm talking parties, concerts, lots of competitions, and demo days! Don't forget some free ski and snowboard lessons. I really don't think it gets much better. But oh wait, it does!

Snow showers are expected Wednesday through Friday, meaning an awesome weekend of sliding. Temperatures will remain in the mid to low-30's. So its perfect sliding weather! 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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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

Slider Find

You can thank slider Ryan B for this saver! Ski 1/2 day at Loveland $48/2= $24 each! Wendy's 2 for 1 Promotion. Just stop at any Rocky Mountain Wendys! FREE!

Slider Find

Thank SOTC slider Dave T for this super savings. Best deal in Vail is at Venture Sports. www.avonveturesports.com. Just make reservations 5 days in advance and receive rent one get one free on any rental package. Print the coupon off their website. Guaranteed, best rental rates in town. Even the demo package is only $ 28.00 per day. That's only $14.00 per person for best of the best rentals per day.

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.

Winterstick Soul Ride/Rail Jam and Demo: 3/17/2005

If hitting rails is your thing come show your stuff in the Mutha' Hucker terrain park for our rail jam from 1 - 2 p.m. Prizes awarded to top competitors. Sponsored by Winterstick Snowboards. Demo Winterstick boards in the base area all day long and get free swag!

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.

Beaver Creek

Parkology Competition: Pipe and park competition for kids aged 3-17. Beaver Creek Mountain 970-845-9090

Breckenridge

Rail Jam- 3/20/05

Come on out for a FREE rail jam every 20th of the month, to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Snowboarding at Breckenridge. Accumulate points by competing each month. Competitors with sufficient points will be invited to the finals on Closing Day. Breckenridge was one of the first resorts to allow snowboarding. Be a part of our year-long celebration at the 20th Anniversary of Snowboarding Rail Jam Series. Both skiers and snowboarders are welcome. HELMETS REQUIRED! Breckenridge Ski Resort 970-453-5000

Snow Active Kids Weekend: 3/26-27/05

The SnowActive Kid's Weekend is full of FREE "fun-tastic" snow adventures catering to guests tall and small including interactive escapades that will make for a family affair you won't forget! Special weekend activities include a Cocoa & Cookies Concert, Interactive Kid's Village at the base of Peak 8, Mini Snow Sculpting Challenge, "Egg"cellent Easter Egg Hunt at the Kid's Tent, Easter brunch on the mountain and much more. Breckenridge Ski Resort 970-453-5000

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

Crested Butte

Visit Crested Butte this winter for the best skiing and riding in the western U.S. From face shots in our legendary extremes to cruising "Colorado's Best Corduroy"™, Crested Butte has something for everyone and the best powder in Colorado! Packages start at $79, per person, per night. Package includes 4 nights lodging in a condo and three days of lift tickets. Price is per person, per night and is based on minimum occupancy. Price is based on availability and is prior to tax and travel protection. Visit http://www.skicb.com for more info

9th Annual U.S. Extreme Freeskiing Telemark Championships: 3/24-26/05

Over 100 free-heelers take to the slopes to compete in this Telmark freeskiing event complete with welcome reception and awards party. The two-day big mountain event attracts the biggest names in the telemark industry and is unique to Crested Butte. Free telemark demos and specialty clinics also take place during this Telemark celebration culminating with the legendary Al Johnson Race .

Durango Mountain

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

Getting off to the right start is important in any sport, and DMR is renowned for its excellent learning terrain and professional ski & snowboard school. Stay 3 nights mountainside and get 2 ski or board lessons, as well as 3 days of rental equipment and 3 days lift tickets for just $299 per person. Can it get any easier to conquer America's playground? Based on double occupancy, some holidays restricted. Please call 800-982-6102 or visit www.durangomountainresort.com for information and reservations.

Sneak away for the weekend with the Rocky Mountain Highway Getaway: For $99 get 1 night slopeside lodging and 2 days lift tickets—it's that simple. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, some holidays restricted. Please call 800-982-6102 or visit www.durangomountainresort.com for information and reservations.

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, their 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.

Ski Cooper offers a Learn to ski package for anyone over the age of 11 for just $40. The package includes a two hour group lesson, ski rental and a beginner lift ticket. Class begins at 10, 12 or 1:30.

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

Spring Saver: Feb. 23 - April 2, 2005 As low as $281* - 4 Night/3 Day Hotel Package As low as $479** - 6 Night/5 Day Condo Package

Last Chance Snowsaver: April 3 - 10, 2005 As low as $263* - 4 Night/3 Day Hotel Package As low as $434** - 6 Night/5 Day Condo Package

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.

Sol Vista

Buy 2 days/nights of lift tickets and lodging & get the 3rd day/night free!! Call 866-SOLVISTA for details or see their web site at solvista.com.

Free Night Skiing: 3/19/05

Enjoy free night skiing at SolVista Basin from 6pm-8pm. The Crossroads Tavern will be open and offering drink and appetizer specials, as well as live music by a local Irish band from 6pm-9pm.

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

Telluride Mountain Lodging 888-728-1950 info [at] telluridemtnlodging.com http://www.telluridemtnlodging.com

Mountainside Inn & Telluride Lodge! MARCH DEALS! Hotel Rooms with Kitchenettes ~ $109/night! March 1-24, 2005

SPRING BREAK SAVINGS! 15% discount on One & Two bedroom condos! March 1-31, 2005 ~2 night minimum stay required

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

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