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Sliding on the Cheap! Northwest Edition March 1st, 2012 Hey there Northwest Sliders! The PNW is currently experiencing storm after storm bringing us more fresh powder. In today's issue we have lift ticket deals, early bird season passes and fun events. Join us on Facebook and Twitter to get even more deals daily for the Northwest, Tahoe, Colorado, Utah, Canada, and New England resorts. Check Daily CREW photos, videos and tips, and win tickets, lodging and more! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/slidingonthecheap NW Editor's Twitter: http://twitter.com/CynthiaLepore HOT LIFTOPIA DEALS Lots of Northwest Resort deals right now at Liftopia. The best deals go fast so scoop them up right now! - MT. BACHELOR, OR 5 day passes for $189.99 (save 26%) - 49° NORTH, WA Lift ticket & rental package $49 (save 40%) - SKI BLUEWOOD, WA Lift tickets as low as $24.99 (save 40%) - HOODOO SKI AREA, OR Lift tickets as low as $5.99! (save 87%) - SKI ANTHONY LAKES, OR Lift tickets as low as $17.50 (save 50%) - MISSION RIDGE, WA Lift tickets as low as $29.99 (save 41%) - APEX MOUNTAIN, BC 2 day lift tickets as low as $80.74 (save 33%) http://www.liftopia.com COSTCO LIFT TICKET DEALS Costco.com is offering deals for 2 great NW resorts: - BIG WHITE SKI RESORT, BC 2 Day Lift passes for $114.99 - MT. HOOD MEADOWS, OR 2 Day Lift passes plus ski check for $122.99 Visit http://www.Costco.com, then choose the categories Entertainment, Tickets & Gift Certs, then Ski Lift Vouchers to find the resorts. EARLY SEASON PASS DEALS FOR 2012/13 SEASON It pays to think ahead. Check out all these awesome deals for purchasing your season pass for the 2012/13 season! ** 49° NORTH, WA ** Purchase a 2012/13 Season Pass for $279.00 (regularly $725.00) and ski the rest of the 2011/12 season free! Purchase by May 5th for this screamin' deal. http://www.ski49n.com/product_listing.php?id=2 ** MISSION RIDGE, WA ** For $379.99 you'll get a 2012/13 season pass, season gear check, 10 Hot Belt Waxes, Free Ski Link Transportation throughout the season, plus up to 5 days free at partner resort White Pass. Not to mention free skiing for Spring 2011/12 season! http://www.missionridge.com/passes-a-tickets/unlimited-pass.html ** SKI BLUEWOOD, WA ** On sale March 3rd through April 15th, 2012/13 Season Passes for $280.00! http://www.bluewood.com/PIN/Tickets/SeasonPasses/tabid/274/Default.aspx ** CYPRESS MOUNTAIN, BC ** Purchase a 2012/13 Season Pass for $829.00 now through April 15th (regularly $999) and ski from March 26th til the end of the 2011/12 season free! http://cypressmountain.com/alpine-area-passes UPCOMING EVENTS **SKI FOR SUNSHINE AT MT. HOOD SKI BOWL** WHERE: MT. HOOD SKI BOWL, OR WHEN: Mar 2nd, 2012 9am-4pm WHAT: Donate 8 or more cans of non-perishable food to the Portland Police Bureau Sunshine Division and ski all day free! For all the details check out their calendar. http://www.skibowl.com/events-calendar/ **EMERGENCY RESPONDER APPRECIATION WEEKEND** WHERE: The Summit at Snoqualmie, WA WHEN: Mar 3rd & 4th, 2012 WHAT: In honor of the men and women in emergency services, including law enforcement, fire fighters and emergency personnel, The Summit is offering huge savings on tickets, rentals, lessons and more! Not only will the emergency personnel benefit, but their families as well. For all the deals visit their website: http://www.summitatsnoqualmie.com/News/Events/1412/Emergency-Responder-Appreciation-Weekend ** RETRO SKI & BOARD PARTY ** WHERE: 49° North, WA WHEN: Mar 3rd, 2012 WHAT: Bust out your retro ski gear for a day of live music, prizes and more! http://www.ski49n.com/calendar.php?id=793 Northwest Editor: Cynthia Lepore Editor in Chief: Kevin Tinto Photos shown in order: Hoodoo Ski Area, Mt. Hood Meadows, Cypress Mountain and Retro Ski Gear. These photos/images are the property of their respective owners and are only intended for display. Thank you!  Sliding on the Cheap Northwest