Hello Snow Dreamers,

Southern California hasn't received any new snow for a while but it looks like change is in the air! Weather.com is reporting a storm is headed our way and should arrive on Saturday bringing snow through Monday. Until then, the cold weather is ideal for our resorts to make snow. So, get up to your favorite resort and point your skis/board downhill for these deals:

Bear Mountain - 24 to 52 Inch Base
You can get $10 off with your season passes from other resorts or ride free on your birthday. Or, save a few bucks by taking advantage of the 2-day pass - $73 adults, $65 (13-19) and $22 for kids & seniors (6-12 & 70+). Reservations are still your best bet to insure you can ride - they limit sales to keep lift lines reasonable - call (909) 585-2519 or visit the website for more info. www.bearmtn.com.

Big Bear Lodging Deals
The Northwoods Resort offers ski/lodging deals starting at $79 - call them at (800) 866-3121. Or visit Big Bear Vacations.com for packages starting at $49 - or call at (800) 524-6600. Both offer convenience to Bear Mountain and Snow Summit.

Snow Summit - Jiffy Lube Offers 2 for 1
Just prior to writing this newsletter, I heard a radio ad stating Jiffy Lube is offering a 2 for 1 ticket deal but couldn't confirm on either website before my writing deadline - call your local Jiffy Lube for details on this offer! Summit is reporting they made snow for 122 hours and have a 12-36" base with mid-winter conditions. They are also offering $10 off if you present your season pass from other resort - good 1/22-2/1. Let's perpetuate snow sports - from January 28th through February 1st, Take Your Daughter to the Snow week, Snow Summit is offering first timers (8 years old and over) a free lift ticket with a paid adult ticket - call (909) 866-5841 for details. I would recommend a reservation because they limit sales - call. Don't forget to ride free on your birthday with I.D. Their Half-day Getaway allows you to ride until 1pm and turn your ticket in for a credit of $13-17 (depending on the original ticket price) toward another day's lift. Check out Vans Triple Crown Snowboarding event February 7th through 10th. www.snowsummit.com.

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Mt. High - Ralph's Offers $29 Ticket
Ralph's Supermarkets are offering a $29 ticket that can also be used for a deal on a beginner package - available through March 12th. Also visit their website and signup for a chance at free tickets!! Mt. High reports a 24-36" base. Their Point tickets may be a good buy if you prefer to pay as you go - $39 gets you 200 points and at 10 points per most lifts, you can average 20 runs with this fully transferable pass. They also offer 600 points for $99 and 1000 for $149 - do the math to see what works for you. Another deal is the Quad Discount - $59 for night & late season riding and you get four fully transferable night passes that are good from 5-10pm until April. After April, they are good anytime and for 8 hours per ticket. Remember, this offer is only available on-line or at certain sports shops - see the website for details. They still have the 6-pack for $139 and the 3-peat for $99. Or, try the $59 Swatch watch that can be programmed with your prepaid lift program allowing you to go straight to the lifts. Season passes are $499 adults and $199 kids. Be sure to get a free Express Pass with your first lift ticket - when you activate it, you get $4 off every lift ticket you buy and hands free access. www.mthigh.com.

Weather.com Link
All the Sliding on the Cheap regional newsletters can be accessed through our link at Weather.com. Plus you can get up to date weather conditions and forecasts for all ski resorts plus so much more - check it out! www.weather.com.

Mammoth - New Snow last Monday!!
Mammoth has a 7-8' base and received 2-4" Monday (just after I left 9)! The Stay and Ski Free or Stay and Learn packages are available starting at $67.50. Or get 50% off Juniper Springs Lodge and Sunstone - call (800) Mammoth for details. Multi-day tickets can save you some money starting with the 2 consecutive days pass for $107 up to a 5 out of 6 day pass for $244. Ladies that want specialized instruction (intermediate and advanced) should consider the Women's Ski Seminar scheduled for 3/4/02 through 3/6/02 for $250 - you get one day of demo. equipment use, video analysis, a prescription for improvement and a gender specific equipment session. If you have a season pass, swipe at point of sale outlets for a chance to win a Ford Explorer! Catch the Vans Unbound Freestyle Triple Air on Jan. 27th. Visit the website for all the details. www.mammothmountain.com.

Slide well,

Yvette