Sliding On The Cheap - Sierra-At-Tahoe Deals and Discounts 2009-2010

Sierra-At-Tahoe Lift Ticket Deals and Discounts 2009-2010

Sierra-At-Tahoe (Regularly $69/$72)
$35	$35 Learn to Ski/Snowboard Package
$35 beginner package includes a limited access lift ticket, rental equipment and a 2.5-hour lesson. Valid for adults age 13+, Sunday through Friday, non-holiday and excluding Restriction Dates: Dec. 19, 2009 - Jan. 2, 2010, Jan 17 - 18, 2010, Feb 14 - 19, 2010 and all Saturdays. Must pre- purchase and reserve online.
$35	Shell SKI FREE Voucher
From Jan 4-Apr 16, 2010, purchase 10 gallons of gas from Shell stations, get a SKI FREE voucher good for a buy-one-get-one lift ticket at Northstar or Sierra. Valid Sun-Fri, non-holiday (blackout dates: 1/16-18, 2/13-15). Also valid for people buying gas out of state -- just be sure get a stamped voucher, save your receipt, and print out an Exchange Voucher. Crazy good deal!
$43	AmEx Beginner's Package
If you have an American Express Card get 50% off of an one-day Learn-to-Ski/Snowboard Package (normally $85) or a 2-hour private lesson (normally $179). Not valid 12/26-1/2, 1/16-17, 2/13-14. Purchase must be paid in full on AmEx Card. Advance reservations required (530.543.3150). Limit one offer per Cardmember. (Note: you should probably print out and bring the coupons.)
$45	Sierra 3-Pak
Purchase 3 pack of adult lift tickets before Jan. 1, 2010 to get last year's price of $135, good any day, including holidays, consecutive-use not required. Non-transferrable (only good for one person). For young adults (13-22), it's $111 ($37/day).
$54	College Week
Present your college ID at the Season Pass/Ticket Office and get discounted lift tickets at Northstar ($59) or Sierra ($54) during these specific weeks (Mon-Fri only): Jan 4-8, Jan 11-15, Mar 22-26, Mar 29-Apr 2, Apr 5-9.
$54	Value Shop Voucher
Free voucher lets you buy a $59 lift ticket to Northstar or $54 ticket to Sierra. Valid from opening until 12/18, 1/3-15 and 3/15 to end of season. Vouchers can be picked up at Partner Shops (PDF link). You can also print coupons from Snowbomb that get you the same deal: Coupons
$57	Costco Lift Ticket Packs
Costco members can buy packs of adult tickets for Kirkwood (2-Pack for $114) , Diamond Peak (2-Pack for $73), Northstar (4-Pack for $265), Sierra (3-Pack for $169) and recently added, Alpine Meadows (2-Pack for $110) from participating Northern California and Nevada stores (call your local store to see if they've got them). Tickets valid anytime, including holidays. And these lift ticket packs can be shared amongst friends and family! Kirkwood tickets can now be ordered online! ($6 more for shipping/handling) [Multiple Resort Deal]
$57	REI prepurchase
Starting Dec 1, REI members ($20 for lifetime membership) can prepurchase discounted lift tickets at any of their Bay Area stores. You should call first to confirm availability. Northstar tickets can also be exchanged for adult beginner ski or snowboard packages ($99-$114 value!) or can be used as a $75 credit towards children's lesson packages. Cannot be used for a Parent Predicament ticket. Northstar ticket can be used at Sierra and you get a $7 food/beverage/retail credit. [Multiple Resort Deal]
$58	Pre-purchase at Any Mountain Kiosk
Kiosks at selected Any Mountain locations (they had one at Westgate) let you pre-purchase lift tickets at a discounted rate. Northstar Child = $21, Sierra Child = $17. Sierra Young Adult (13-22) 3-Pak = $111, Sierra Adult 3-Pack = $135. Heavenly Senior = $65, Heavenly Child = $40, Heavenly Teen = $65. Sugar Bowl Young Adult (13-22) = $52. [Multiple Resort Deal]
$58	Pre-purchase at Sports Basement
Pre-purchase lift tickets at any of the 4 Bay Area Sports Basement locations. Discounts for teen/child tickets as well -- click on the link. Call ahead to check availability. Bonus: Except for Squaw and Alpine, all tickets can be returned within 30 days for a full refund, and until 4/1/10 for store credit! [Multiple Resort Deal]
$59	Other Tahoe Season Pass
Present your current season pass from any Lake Tahoe region ski resort and get Afternoon Rates on your all-day lift ticket purchase. Redeem at the Ticket & Pass Office with your 2009-2010 season pass. Offer valid Monday - Friday, non-holiday.
$59	Tahoe Card
$39.99 "Gold Tahoe Cards" (include a lift ticket for Sugar Bowl/Kirkwood valid early/late season and Mon-Thu non-holiday) are still available now (12/10) at these select Costco stores! Otherwise a Silver Tahoe Card for the same price only gets you a ticket good at Dodge Ridge (same restrictions) The card also gets you lift ticket discounts obtained by pre-purchasing "e-tickets" on-line, or at some resorts (Boreal, Dodge Ridge, Northstar, Sierra Summit) by simply showing card. Squaw e-tickets valid any day including holidays! Northstar discount ($10) only available Mon-Fri, non-holiday. Mt. Rose and Diamond Peak discounts only available non-holiday. Otherwise, prices listed here are for holiday/weekend rates. Prices even cheaper for non-holiday tickets for Diamond Peak ($34 Mon-Fri). Also includes: $10 lift ticket to Diamond Peak (non-holiday); $10 lift ticket for Sierra Summit (non-holiday); FREE trail pass to Tahoe XC; FREE trail pass for Royal Gorge. And finally, several free tune-ups and rental packages from various ski/board shops; Food freebies; Lodging and other discounts. Check the site for all the extras, along with the various restrictions. All orders include 1-year subscription to your choice of Freeskier or Snowboard Magazine. [Multiple Resort Deal]
$62	Pre-purchase at Liftopia
Liftopia's lift ticket prices vary based on what day you want to ski/ride (weekdays cheaper, of course). So I've gone through and found the highest price you'll pay, but there were also cheaper days, as well as a lot of blacked out days. Still, it's worth a look if you have your dates locked down. Here's the price ranges: Bear Valley $35-$50; Diamond Peak $39-40; Homewood $39-42; Sierra-at-Tahoe $56-$62. [Multiple Resort Deal]
$67	BeyondWork pre-purchase
Pre-purchase tickets at discounted prices. The catch? Your company must be registered with BeyondWork -- you'll need to check with your HR/Benefits department. Tickets are all e-tickets, so you can print at home. Sierra ticket includes $7 food & beverage voucher, unless exchanged for one of the following: Beginner package or $75 credit towards children's lesson package. (Exchange also available at Northstar). Child and Teen tickets available for Heavenly and Northstar. [Multiple Resort Deal]
$67	Pre-purchase at Lombardi's
San Francisco sports shop sells discounted lift tickets. Northstar/Sierra tickets can also be exchanged for adult beginner ski or snowboard packages ($99-$114 value!) or can be used as a $75 credit towards children's lesson packages. Cannot be used for a Parent Predicament ticket. When used at Sierra as a lift ticket, you also get a $7 food/rentals/services voucher. Recommend calling first to confirm availability: 415.771.0600 [Multiple Resort Deal]
$79	$79 Lift Ticket + Rental Combo
Lift Ticket + Rental Combo package for adults ages 23 & up all-day lift ticket and one day of skis, boots and pole rental or snowboard and boots rental. Not valid for demo equipment. Offer valid Monday - Friday, excluding blackout dates Dec. 21, 2009 - Jan. 1, 2010; Jan. 18, 2009; and Feb. 15 - 19, 2010. Must pre-purchase and reserve online.
$89	Tahoe Snow and Sun Bus Trips
Bus trips from San Jose, San Francisco and Berkeley to Kirkwood (every Sunday, starting Jan 4), Northstar and Sierra (a few Saturday trips), and Heavenly (Fridays). $45 for bus ride only. Learn to ski/snowboard packages also available. Schedule on their website as well as our calendar. [Multiple Resort Deal]
$95	SnowBomb Bus
$95 gets you a ride, continental breakfast and a lift ticket. ($115 for Squaw, $109 for Heavenly.) Pickups in Oakland, Pleasanton, San Carlos, San Francisco, San Rafael, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale and Walnut Creek (depends on trip). Dates at the link, or on our calendar. $55 bus ride only. [Multiple Resort Deal]
$105	Bay Area Ski Bus
$105 (Heavenly $119 & Squaw +$125) buys you a ride up to and back from the resort on a luxury bus (no dealing with driving, or worse still, chains), a lift ticket for Heavenly, Kirkwood, Northstar, Sierra, Squaw, or Sugar Bowl, continental breakfast and apres-ski drink/snack. $65 bus ride only. Enter my e-mail, in the "Referred By" box to receive $10 off of your first trip. Convenient pick-ups in Oakland, Pleasanton, San Carlos, SF, San Rafael, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale and Walnut Creek. Recently added trips from Sacramento/Vacaville and Stockton/Tracey. They've also got teen and family buses, and longer trips to North and South Lake Tahoe, Colorado, Utah, BC and France(!) Great crew - check out the site for more details! We also will have the dates in our calendar. [Multiple Resort Deal]
$400	Westfield Snow Day Gift
Present $400 or more in same-day Westfield Gift Card receipts from participating Westfield centers and receive a pair of lift tickets to Booth Creek Resorts, including Northstar at Tahoe and Sierra at Tahoe. Limit one pair per person for promotion period. Offer valid only at participating Westfield Centers: Downtown Plaza, Galleria at Roseville, Oakridge, San Francisco Centre, Solano and Valley Fair. Offer excludes food and beverage purchases. Certain exclusions, terms and conditions may apply. While supplies last.