Sliding on the Cheap: Colorado- MASSIVE Snow Dump!

[Johanna Ellis]

STORM ALERT SLIDERS!! So far there has been TWO FEET in 24 hours! A blizzard
hit Colorado's resorts, Denver and the Front Range yesterday, and today,
leaving powder and a huge impression on the conditions for skiing and riding
over the weekend holiday break. By the time lunchtime rolled around
yesterday, Wolf Creek, Silverton, and Durango had already received a foot of
snow while Telluride, Eldora and Echo Mountain hit measurements well over a
foot - 15 inches mid mountain! So help you hit this pow-pow, we at SOTC have
found the latest and greatest deals! And remember, ENJOY!



With the major blizzard hitting Colorado right now, you will definitely want
to keep up to date on the latest weather forecast, so head on over to
www.weather.com .  With more than three FEET possible, the conditions in
Colorado Ski Country will be amazing. Temperatures will remain in the
mid-30's but at night will cool off considerably.



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...



*SOTC Vertical Sunglasses Back In Stock!

We're back in stock with some wicked new styles, including blue and

gold Iridium lens models.



Our Verticals will compete with any $100 shades, for just $15.00

shipped, including soft case.  You don't like them; send them back

for a FULL refund.  Where do I find them, you ask?  The SOTC Ebay

Store!  http://stores.ebay.com/slidingonthecheap



*15% off all  orders for SOTC Readers!

That's right.  SOTC readers take 15% off all orders at Dogfunk and Tramdock

through  11/30/06  Must use the Slider's code for the discounts!



Dogfunk.com -- 15% off all clothing products except Burton offer

not good on sale items.  Enter redemption code 15A-1-G2JNK at checkout

http://www.dogfunk.com/dogfunk/index.html?COUP=15A-1-G2JNK&CMP=AFC-CJPromo&ATT=DFCOUP&AID=10450348&PID=1827137



Tramdock.com -- 15% off all clothing products except Burton offer

not good on sale items.  Enter redemption code 15G-1-FJR9K at checkout

http://www.tramdock.com/?COUP=15G-1-FJR9K&CMP=AFC-CJPromo&ATT=TDCOUP&AID=10450308&PID=1827137



Shell Promotion is BACK!

Fellow SOTC reader Scott let me know that the Shell Promo is back. Shell's 2
for 1 program now has a few resorts in Colorado.  Can't bet that deal!
http://skifreedeals.com/shell_map.php



Need a Place to Stay?

Fellow SOTC reader Michelle has a 1 bedroom property in Keystone just steps
away from the Gondola. Want to know more, head on over to:
http://www.vrbo.com/105810



* Gems Card

Want to save some money at the slopes? With the Gems Card you save BIG at
various resort. But make sure you sign up for the 2006/2007 Gems Card now.
Supplies are extremely limited on this year's card, so sign up now and get
one of the best deals in Colorado and we'll deliver your card to your door
to you in 2-3 weeks. Once they're gone, they're gone! Simply visit the
following link and get all the info you need!
http://coloradoski.com/gems/card_form.cfm



* HOT DEALS *



Aspen/Snowmass Save $50!

Buy 6 tickets online and you can save up to $50! Tickets must be purchased 7
days in advance. http://www.aspensnowmass.com/store/lift/default.cfm



$44 Ticket

Print out this coupon to receive a ticket for only $44.
http://www.skicoupons.com/coupon.cfm/r/9/g/1/c/984



$18 Childrens Ticket (6-14)

Print out this coupon and get a children's ticket for only $18!
http://www.skicoupons.com/coupon.cfm/r/9/g/1/c/1070



Arapahoe Basin: 2006-2007 Bonus Season pass. Now selling for $299 - you get
unlimited usage at A-Basin plus five non-transferable ski days valid at
Keystone or Breckenridge. One of those five ski days can be used at Vail or
Beaver Creek. (The Vail/Beaver Creek ski day is not valid on the following
days, 11/24 - 11/25/06, 12/27/06 - 12/31/06 and 2/17 - 2/18/07).  Go to
www.arapahoebasin.com to purchase. Prices subject to change.

Base 'N Edge Tuning & Repair Shop

$60 - 60th Anniversary special for the 2006-07 season. Four (4) Edge Tune
and Belt Wax services for $60. You buy this and you're set for the season.
Use these over the course of the 2006-2007 season. Regular one time Edge
Tune and Belt Wax is $20 - you save with this 4-pack of service. Brand new
Montana tuning machines. Service in minutes! Stop by the Base 'N Edge Tune
shop located in our new Winter Sports Center, just below the rental shop.
Want more Deals? Check out our Hot Deal page under "At the Area".

 $249 Guarantee to Ski or Snowboard!

3-2.5 hour lessons, rentals for the day and a 2006-2007 Arapahoe Basin
Season Pass. If you aren't skiing/riding blue terrain by the end of your
third lesson, we'll provide more lessons until you do. Reservations
recommended for lessons. Price is subject to change at any time.
888-ARAPAHOE (272-7246) for more information.

 Youth Season Pass $159

Price subject to change at any time. Unlimited skiing or boarding at A-Basin
for the 2006-07 ski season. Plus:one ski day at Silverton Mountain, CO and 5
ski days at our sister resort Bear Valley in California. These added days
are only valid for the pass holder.

Childs Pass $99

Get your 6+ kid out to ski. They'll thank you one day.

Kids Ages 70+ and 5 and Under

Your Season Passes are $30. Yowsers! Contact A-Basin using the "more info"
link below. Or call 1 (888) ARAPAHOE.





Beaver Creek: iPod Nano Package. A six-night stay in Beaver Creek will bring
music to your ears. Stay six nights at the luxurious Pines Lodge, a
RockResort, and receive an iPod Nano. Rate starts from $169 per night based
on double occupancy in a lodge room. Other rates are available at additional
participating properties in Beaver Creek, Bachelor Gulch, Arrowhead and
Avon. All rates reflect savings of 15 percent on best available rates.
Receive one iPod Nano per booking. Offer is valid Nov. 17, 2006 - April 14,
2007. Six-night minimum stay required. Taxes not included. Offer is valid
forindividual and group bookings. Offer is based upon availability and
blackout dates may apply. Must mention offer when booking. Forreservations,
visit www.beavercreekresortproperties.com or call (800)859-8242.

Hey all you first timers, check this out!

Strap skis or a snowboard to your feet for the first time and let specially
trained instructors and Burton Learn to Ride technology lead you to stardom.
Ages 15 and up welcome. Receive three consecutive days of first-time
beginner group lessons and lift tickets for $200. Three days' of equipment
rental offered for an additional $50. Rates reflect savings of about 60
percent. Offered all winter through the Beaver Creek Ski and Snowboard
School. Call (970) 845-5300.



Breckenridge: $264 per person starting November 10. 4 nights lodging and
4-day lift ticket per person

Buy a lift ticket, get a free PEAKS card.

Your vacation to Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone and Heavenly is
more rewarding than ever, thanks to PEAKS! With your free PEAKS membership,
you and your family can earn points toward great rewards, receive exclusive
offers, and much more!

5-star hotel for about a hundred bucks - OH YEAH

If you've always pined over the 5-star, check out a 5-star by the slopes -
The Grand Timber Lodge

OMG! $56 a night in Breck

If the Lodge and Spa atBreckenridge isn't a deal enough to let loose in the
mountains on a tight dollar, we don't know what is! :)

Grab a deal on lessons and lodging

Beginner's ski or snowboarding all-day lesson for two adults and one night
lodging. Double occupancy required. Lift tickets not included.



Buttermilk Deluxe Package

Available January 16 - February 3, 2007 (Skiing, Ages 3 & Up; Snowboarding,
Ages 5 & Up) Deluxe Package - $670 value for only $269!! Package includes:
--Full-day PRIVATE lesson with a Buttermilk pro for you and up to four
friends or family members (no additional charge) --Equipment from
Four-Mountain Sports Buttermilk --Lift ticket --Video analysis --PLUS
coupons for 50% off lunch at any Buttermilk restaurant, 50% off
Aspen/Snowmass logo wear at Four-Mountain Sports Buttermilk, and 50% off any
Mountain Photo product Reservations are required at least 48 hours in
advance. Call 970-920-0788, and ask for Buttermilk Deluxe. Please note;
quantities may be limited based on pro availability.



Copper Mountain Discount Tickets

Two $35 coupons and up to 4 discounted passes per day for your friends and
family! http://www.passwagon.com/four_pass.htm



Copper TransFour Card - $149

Up to four discounted lift tickets per day - and the best news is...They're
transferable! http://www.passwagon.com/transfour.htm



Pre-Holiday Ski Free Stay free -$99

Buy three or more nights of lodging and lift tickets, and get an additional
night of lodging and one day of lift tickets for FREE!
http://www.coppercolorado.com/reservations/p_1631/Pre-Holiday-Ski-Free-Stay-Free.pkg



Copper Mountain Season Pass SALE

The Copper Mountain season pass is on sale for $289, giving skiers and
riders an opportunity to enjoy 164 days at the mountain ranked four years in
a row as the "favorite place to ski and ride" by Summit County locals.
Copper's terrain naturally channels skiers and riders by their desired
ability level, allowing them to approach the mountain at their own pace and
free Snowcat rides up Tucker Mountain also provide the opportunity to
experience the mountains like few ever do.



Rocky Mountain Super Pass

The Rocky Mountain Super Pass, available for $379 for adults, provides
unlimited access - 164 days - to Winter Park/Mary Jane and Copper Mountain,
allowing guests the opportunity to choose daily depending upon their mood,
or the latest storm. http://www.passwagon.com/superpass.htm



Crested Butte

Save 10% when you book online. Go to www.skiCB.com for more info



Crested Butte: $69 a night at the Grand Lodge plus tix! Package includes one
night of lodging and one ticket.
http://www.skicb.com/page.php?pname=winter/planning/lodging/detail&season=winter&partner_id=57



Crested Butte: Elevation Hotel: 50% off ski-in / ski-out lodging. Stay in
the new ski-in / ski-out Elevation Hotel for 50% off! Nightly rates start at
just $142 per night**. Discounted lift tickets available.
http://www.skicb.com/page.php?pname=winter/planning/lodging/detail&season=winter&partner_id=58



Durango/Purgatory Passes on Sale until

Other than living in gorgeous southwest Colorado, fans now know that
Durango/Purgatory Season Passes are on sale. Adults: $699, Students: $399.
Better yet, you can buy them using this fantastic new tool: the Internet!



Eldora: Boulder Ski Escape - Colorado's Most Affordable Ski Vacation.
Lodging with lift ticket for as low as $64.50 Come explore an unreal
Colorado town - Boulder - where lodging, restaurants and shopping are
endless...and make your winter ski turns at Eldora Mountain Resort, just a
short 30-minute drive from Boulder. Boulder Ski Escape packages start as low
as $64.50 pp for one night stay. Includes Eldora lift ticket and continental
breakfast! No minimum stay required. Holiday availability. For more
information visit www.boulderskiescape.com or call Eldora Mountain Resort at
303-440-8700



Eldora Ten-8 Club

Get huge benefits and savings on tickets. www.eldora.com/ten8.cfm



$7 Off Kendal Lift Ticket

Print this coupon to receive $7 off your ticket!
http://www.skicoupons.com/coupon.cfm/r/9/g/84/c/3048



Keystone: "Early Winter" - deals on lodging. We've uncovered several deals
at the Inn at Keystone or at Gateway for less than a hundred bucks, when you
visit before December 17th.
http://reservations.snow.com/search.asp?page=promo.perform.search.asp&back=-2&msg=1



Loveland: Ski and Stay Packages Starting at just $89/double occupancy! Want
to avoid the holiday rush and traffic? Ski and Ride the Locals area - and
while your at it stay with the locals in historic Georgetown. Loveland Ski
Area offers ski and stay packages starting at just $89 for one room and 2
adult lift tickets. You can't beat that and you won't beat the lack of lift
lines, crowds and high prices you find elsewhere over the holiday season!
For more information go to central reservations at skiloveland.com or call
1.800.225.LOVE.

The Beginner 3-Class Pass

If you have never tried skiing or riding before but always wanted to,
Loveland has a deal for you! With Loveland's 3-Class Pass, you can learn an
exciting new sport and receive a FREE season pass to work on your turns all
season long. Simply sign up for three ski or snowboard lesson packages,
starting with a beginner lesson package. Lesson packages include full
mountain all day lift ticket and equipment. Adult lessons are half day and
children's are full day and include lunch. Once you've completed your third
lesson, you're eligible for a FREE season pass. Just present your completed
lesson card at the ticket window, grab your FREE season pass and you'll be
good to go all season long. How much fun! *certain restrictions apply. Call
the ski school at 303.571.5580 x170 for more details

3-Class Pass for Intermediates

TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL! Adults who take three full intermediate lesson
packages may receive an unrestricted season pass valid for the remainder of
the season for only $100. Pre-purchase the three lesson packages for just
$337 to receive your pass immediately and take the three lessons any time
before April 1, 2007. *certain restrictions apply. Call the ski school at
303.571.5580 x170 for more details

Children's 3-Class Pass

All children ages 4-14 regardless of ability level who participate in 3
full-day, full-lesson packages receive a FREE season pass. Packages are $78
each. Pre-purchase the three lesson packages for just $234 to receive your
pass immediately and take the three lessons any time before April 1, 2007.
The pre-purchase option for children also includes FREE helmet rental during
their lessons. *certain restrictions apply.

Loveland Pass Card - STILL AT THE EARLY SEASON RATE UNTIL 12/15

Not ready to make the commitment to a season pass but still plan to hit
Loveland for some fresh powder days? Try the Loveland Pass Card, which
allows you to purchase discounted lift tickets on each visit for you and a
friend. With the Loveland Pass Card your first day and every 5th day is
FREE. Loveland Pass Card holders receive member rewards on days 3, 8, and
13, discounts throughout the ski area and may purchase tickets for friends
at Loveland Pass rates. Loveland Pass Cards are NOT available for purchase
at any Loveland Ticket Window. Visit skiloveland.com for details.



$10 off Monarch Ticket!

Print coupon to receive discount.

Not Valid Christmas December 23-31, 2006; M.L.K. January 13-14, 2007

President's Day February 17-18, 2007; Spring Break March 10-24, 2007

Valid on all-day adult lift ticket only. Not valid with any other offer or
discount.

Valid only during the 2006-2007 Season

http://www.skicoupons.com/coupon.cfm/r/9/g/77/c/4005



50% OFF Tickets to Powderhorn!!!

50% OFF Lift Tickets When you Stay at The Inn at Wildewood

*Stay slopeside at Powderhorn's Inn at Wildewood and get Half Priced lift
tickets for the next day. NO BLACKOUT DATES. www.powderhorn.com



Ski Cooper BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!!!

Print out this coupon and you will be able to get a free ticket when you
purchase one!

http://www.skicoupons.com/coupon.cfm/r/9/g/15/c/810



Steamboat: Early Winter Escape. Early Winter Escape - November 23, 2006 -
December 21, 2006 as low as $181* Buy a minimum of 2 nights lodging and 2
days lifts and get an additional night lodging and an additional day of
skiing for free! Kids Ski FreeTM with a 3 or more day adult lift ticket
during Early Season. Details and Restrictions *Package price is per adult
based on double occupancy in a motel. Minimum 3 nights lodging and 3 days
skiing/riding required during 11/23/06-12/21/06 and 3/26/07-4/14/07. Minimum
4 nights lodging and 4 days skiing/riding required during 1/3/07-2/15/07.
Winter Escape Package not available from 12/22/2006-1/2/2007 and
2/16/2007-3/25/2007. Rate does not include applicable taxes, fees or travel
protection premiums, and is subject to availability. The Winter Escape
Package is not valid with any other offer or discount and is only available
at participating properties. Kids Ski FreeTM applies. One free lift ticket
per child 12 and under, per paid adult. Proof of age required. Free day
skiing not available for teens and children. Other restrictions may apply.



Vail: 30% off - Lodging and Lift Tickets on Midweek Stays! 5 days skiing and
5 nights lodging with Snow Daze and Free Streetbeat Concerts - $535/person -
Savings $85/person. Get the most amount of savings when you stay Midweek.
Save 30% on Vail lodgings and lift tickets Price: $241 per person November
19 - December 13, 2006 Lodging available Sunday - Wednesday nights - Skiing
valid Monday - Thursday



Winter Park: Rocky Mountain Super Pass -$389. The Rocky Mountain Super Pass,
available for $389 for adults, provides unlimited access - 164 days - to
Winter Park/Mary Jane and Copper Mountain, allowing guests the opportunity
to choose daily depending upon their mood, or the latest storm.

Or score pre-holiday discount tickets online at
www.winterparkresort.comuntil December 22, 2006 and save!



Wolf Creek: 2nd Day Beginner Ski/Snowboard Package. Created as a follow up
to the 1st Day Beginner Package, includes a two hour a.m. lesson and lift
ticket to the Nova, Bonanza and Raven Lifts. (Rentals not included) 2nd Day
Beginner Ski Package is $57 and the 2nd Day Beginner Snowboard Package is
$67. Ages 13 and up.

First Day Beginner: This package was created for first time skiers and
boarders and includes a two hour a.m. and p.m. lesson plus a lift ticket for
the Nova Chair. (Rentals not included) 1st Day Beginner Ski Package for $46
and 1st Day Beginner Snowboard for $56!



* 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: johanna006
[at] gmail.com



Thanks for reading, now go rip up that mountain, and until next week, have
some fun in the snow!



Johanna

johanna006 [at] gmail.com
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