All work and no play is no good at all, especially when some resorts have gotten up to 15 inches in just two days and there is sunshine in the afternoon. Just another day in paradise! But to sweeten the deal just a little more we've found only the best deals in and around the Colorado area, making it that much cheaper for you to slide. So hold on and let's get started...

Mainly sunny with a few clouds to keep you from burning too badly! www.weather.com also calls for some snow flurries come later this week, but nothing major. Temperatures are going jump all over the play, ranging anywhere from the low twenties to the mid thirties.

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...

We're Blowing Out Women's Snowboards!
We're got great prices on women's snowboards and more at slidingonthecheapgear.com. If you're looking for low prices, fast shipping and a good selection of gear, make sure to check us out!

The Perfect 10 in Colorado!
$42/day. 10 days of skiing at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Heavenly. $419/adults & $299/child. One day must be used by January 31, 2006. http://breckenridge.snow.com/info/winter/liftticketinfo.asp

10% Off Booked Trips
Planning a trip but don't want to do all the booking well let www.SkiRez.com help you out! Readers can receive 10% off any custom ski package from SkiRez for the rest of the season! OR... Book any 5 nights with SkiRez.com and receive 4 days of skiing at Breckenridge and Keystone for $175 Adult $95 kids!

Carve Diem
Fly Free with United! Purchase a qualifying flight on united.com to Colorado, and you'll receive a FREE* lift ticket at Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, or Keystone resorts. Visit http://www.unitedoffers.com/el/dmp?object=reg.carvediem05.home for more info.

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!

Kids Fly Free with American Airlines
Fly to Crested Butte this winter and your Kids Fly FREE! Want to know more simply visit this address and you can find out all the info you need. http://www.skicb.com/page.php?pname=planning/packages/detail&package_id=55

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 $39 Ticket
Print out this coupon and ski for only $39. http://www.skicoupons.com/coupon.cfm/r/9/g/1/c/984

$17 Child's Lift Ticket
Not purchasing an adult ticket and want to let you kid ski? No problem, print up this coupon and your kid will only cost you a measly $17 to ski for the day! http://www.skicoupons.com/coupon.cfm/r/9/g/1/c/1070

$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

Beaver Creek Monumental Deal
Don't miss Beaver Creek's Mountain Challenge and Music Festival Jan 5-9. Special lift and lodging package - plus FREE House of Blues Concert featuring Kenny Wayne Shepherd January 8th. Take Beaver Creek's Talons Challenge, Ski/Ride with the pros and party with Kenny Wayne Shepherd!

Free IpodNano
Like listening to your MP3's? Want a new IpodNano? Well how does a FREE IPOD NANO sound! Book a 6 night stay in Beaver Creek arriving Feb 2 - April 1, 06 and receive an iPod Nano! From hotel rooms to villas, condos and private homes we offer something for everybody. http://beavercreek.snow.com/

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.

Play hooky at Copper
Wanna skip away from work for a few days? Well Copper can help ya out! Deep Discounts on LODGING and LIFT TICKET packages! Play hooky and get away for some great skiing and snowboarding at Copper. Two-night minimum stay required. Call 888-219-2441 to book now or for information.

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.

Buy lift tickets online and save!
Save 5% on 2-day or 3-day tickets and save 10% on 4-day, 5-day, 6-day, or 7-day tickets when you buy your tickets online 14 days in advance (or 7 days in advance for Value Season Tickets). http://www.skicb.com/page.php?pname=mountain/tickets

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.

Rocky Mountain Getaway
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.

Dallas to Durango
With the purchase of the Purgatory Fly Away Package, including three nights lodging and three days lift tickets from $310 per person (double occupancy), add a round-trip plane ticket for $300 and we'll include the second for free. That's a total of just $920 for a three-day vacation to the beautiful Rockies, including air, lifts and lodging for two.

Durango Free Hot Chocolate
Need to warm yourself up after a long day of sliding? Well Durango Mountain can help you out! This Saturday at 3pm they will be serving FREE hot chocolate. Grab some free hot chocolate and a free snack in the Purgatory Plaza. Hot Chocolate served at 3 p.m. Get it while it's hot.

Eldora
Make the commitment to take your skiing to new heights! A 6-week advanced skiing program for adults. 6 consecutive Fridays - January 13th - February 17th, 2006. 1:00 - 5:00pm. $399 ($299 if you have an Eldora Season Pass). http://www.eldora.com/lessons/FridayClub.cfm for more info

Kendall Mountain- $7 Ticket
This has to be the cheapest ticket in Colorado. Are you a poor, starving student? Did you just lose your job? Do you have to go skiing or boarding, but you just don't have the funds? Well go panhandle on the streets, I'm sure you scrounge up $7 and then you too can ride at Kendall once you print up this coupon. http://www.skicoupons.com/coupon.cfm/r/9/g/84/c/3048

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.

Loveland Pass - frequent user card
Admit it. You're obsessed. You just can't get enough slope time. Loveland understands. That's why we not only indulge, but reward your obsession - with the Loveland Pass frequent user card. Now you can ski or ride for the best price going, and get some bonus days just for being a loyal Lovelander. Just use your Loveland Pass, and you'll never pay more than $40 a day. And every fifth day is FREE, FREE, FREE! Right now Loveland Pass Cards are available at the ticket window for just $45 and come loaded with a FREE lift ticket!

Loveland KYGO Day
Join KYGO at Loveland Ski Area for a day of fun, giveaways, raffles, prizes, and skiing. Coupons for the day are available at participating Conoco and Jeep Dealers. January 14, 2006

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

$10 Off Your Next Ticket
Print out this coupon to get $10 off your next ticket. Hey you can print it out as many times as you want! I won't tell! http://www.skicoupons.com/coupon.cfm/r/9/g/77/c/4005

Monarch KYGO Day
It looks like KYGO really likes to get around and on January 21 and 22 they will be headed on over to Monarch. Join KYGO at Monarch Ski Area for a day of fun, giveaways, raffles, prizes, and skiing. Coupons for the day are available at participating Conoco and Jeep Dealers. January 21 and 22, 2006

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.

2 for 1
Wanna save next time you go to SkiCooper? How about 2 for 1 tickets? Print up this coupon and you got it! http://www.skicoupons.com/coupon.cfm/r/9/g/15/c/810

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.

SolVista and Ben & Jerry's
You scream, I scream, we all scream for Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream! Especially after a long hard day of sliding. January 14, 21, and 28 is Ben & Jerry's Family Day's Benefit. You get to try the latest flavors of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream and help support Habitat for Humanity of Grand County. A suggested donation of $1/dish.

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! 1st CLUE: DON'T GO WILLY NILLY 2nd CLUE: LOOK DOWN LOW, UNDER SOME SNOW 3rd CLUE: DON'T GO TO EXTREMES 4th CLUE: 110,880 INCHES ABOVE THE OCEAN 5th CLUE: BITER IN THE SIXTH MONTH 6th CLUE: SUNLIGHT'S LAST LICK

Wolfcreek
Wednesday, January 11th is Local Appreciation Day with $23 lift tickets, no ID 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