It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. And boy is that okay! Because that means snow, and discounts, and clinics, and freebies, and anything and everything else under the sun. That's right, we've scored through everything and found what we could. And now we've got the most comprehensible list of deals for you. Which will help make this Christmas a little sweeter!

So get ready sliders we got a bumpy road ahead, but that's okay, most of you enjoy some moguls, right?!

More powders days, at least according to the good folks over at www.weather.com. But by this weekend it should be beautiful with sunny days. Temperatures should range in the mid to high teens, so make sure to bundle up out there, cause it's going to be cold out there!

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...   * Frontier Airlines- Ride for FREE
That's right. You're read it right, you get to ride for free when you fly with Frontier airlines. Frontier passengers who fly between November 7, 2005 and February 28, 2006 can exchange their Frontier boarding pass receipt at any ticket window at Winter Park/Mary Jane or Copper Mountain and receive two lift tickets for the price of one at the full-day window rate. You can thank fellow slider Tony for this little gem!   * Gems Card
Want to save some money at the slopes? With the Gems Card you save BIG at various resort. Simply visit the following link and get all the info you need! http://www.coloradoski.com/Gems/card.cfm

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 - A-Basin Bonus Pass - $259
Arapahoe Basin 2005-06 season Bonus Pass is available while supplies last for $259. The pass includes unlimited skiing at A-Basin for the 05-06 season plus five ski days at Keystone or Breckenridge. One of those days may even be used at Vail or Beaver Creek. (Some date restrictions apply to the Vail/Beaver Creek ski day.) Also available are A-Basin only passes. A-Basin Adult Pass $189; Youth Pass (ages 15 - 19) $139 and Child Pass (ages 6 - 14) $79.   * $10 Wax and Edge!!!
Simply go to this web site and print out the ticket and you can get a $10 Edge and Belt wax. But hurry because this only lasts until December 16! http://www.arapahoebasin.com/?page=site/text&nav_id=f3397d0d47e4a1a297d5e1f74e30fd89   * Free Kids Lift Ticket
Simply go to this web site and print out the ticket and you can get a free kids lift ticket (ages 6-14). You must purchase one adult lift ticket. http://www.arapahoebasin.com/?page=site/text&nav_id=87005bdea8c8f7a6205ca2b9a6c1a9dd   * $10 Beginner Lift Ticket
Simply go to this web site and print out the ticket and you can get a beginners ski for $10 at the Molly Hogan learning center! http://www.arapahoebasin.com/?page=site/text&nav_id=87005bdea8c8f7a6205ca2b9a6c1a9dd

Copper Mountain - Stay Free Ski Free Packages
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 to book or for more info.   * Rocky Mountain Super Passes get unlimited skiing and riding at both Copper and Winter Park all season long. Super Passes are now just $359 for adults, $249 for teens (14-18) and $169 for children (6-13). http://www.coppercolorado.com/tickets/seas_passes.htm
  * Copper Season Passes offer unlimited skiing and riding at Copper all season long. Copper Season Passes are now just $279 for adults.
  * Crested Butte - American Airlines Ski Package to Crested Butte, CO
Starting at only $699 per person! Includes 4 nights lodging in a one bedroom condo, 3 days of lift tickets, roundtrip airfare, and ground transfers. Visit www.skicb.com or call 800-810-SNOW for more information.

Durango Mountain - Learn To SKI/ Learn To RIDE
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.

Loveland - Early Season Pricing
Regular Season Snow At Early Season Pricing! Loveland Ski Area has 85% of its terrain open, including The Valley and Ski School. Early Season Pricing is available at Loveland Ski Areas through December 16. Pricing is $38 for adults and $18 for children ages 6-14.

Monarch - Ski and Stay Package - Stay at the Monarch Mountain Lodge
and ski or ride at Monarch Mountain all for $39 per person! Rate based on double occupancy. The following dates apply: 11/28/05 through 12/17/05

Powderhorn - Stay and Ski FREE on Weekdays
Stay slope side at the Inn at Wildwood 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.

SkiCooper - Never Ever
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.

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

Sunlight - Ski Swim and Stay
Sunlight Mountain Resort and Glenwood Springs have everything that you need for your springtime 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.   * $1000 and 2 Season Passes
How does $1000 and 2 season passes sound? Well only if you find it first! Big Horn Toyota sponsors the 2nd Annual Treasure Hunt. Two Sunlight season passes and $1000 are hidden somewhere on the mountain! Happy Hunting!   * Skier Appreciation Day!
January 6, 2006 is skier Appreciation Day! Discounted tickets, fun races, food specials, and giveaways.

Wolf Creek - Local Appreciation Day this Wednesday, December 7.
Lift Tickets are $23.00 for Adults and $13.00 for Seniors and Children on Local's Day - no ID is required!

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; it's 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