Hi Powder Junkies,

Southern California received some snow just in time for Valentine's/President's weekend -- hope you all had a good one. And, our Olympic athletes are doing great! Can life be any better? It can if you can get out this week to enjoy the mountains. If you need gear, clothes or accessories, head over to Big 5 for 25-50% off. Then, get on your favorite hill with these deals...

Bear Mountain - 29 Trails & 10 Freestyle Zones
Bring your season pass from another So. Cal. resort for $10 off an all day adult lift ticket or $5 off a teen all day lift ticket (good Sun.-Fri., non-holiday). If you plan to ski/board 2 1/2 days or more, consider the $99 Spring Pass - good 3/1 to end of season. Bear got 2" of new snow over the last weekend and they have been making more for a 30-60" base. Thundercloud Resort offers a ski  package for $75.43 pp/do - it comes with lodging, breakfast and lift.
www.thundercloud.com. or www.bearmtn.com.

Mt. High - $29 Ralph's Lift Ticket
Head over to Ralph's Supermarket with your Ralph's card and get a  $29 lift ticket. If you are a beginner, take that ticket to the resort,
pay $10 and get the beginner's package. Mt. High has 24-36" with 2-3" of new snow this past weekend. They are making snow as well. Enter the WINter Sweepstakes online for a chance to get free lift tickets, clothes, gear or a Hawaiian vacation. www.mthigh.com.

Weather.com
This week should warm up but our resorts will have a few days to make some snow before the warm spell. Next week may bring a storm system that could bring some freshies! Check out Sliding on the Cheap's link for other regional newsletters. www.weather.com.

Mammoth - 16" of New White Stuff!!!
Head up to Mammoth - they have an 8-9' base and got 16" this past weekend!  If you plan to ride Mammoth and/or June Mountain 7 or more days next season,
start saving to pick up a Value Pass for $399 (available beginning 4/1/02 through 5/31/02). This pass is good for summer gondola rides and next ski season at both Mammoth and June!!!!! This is an awesome deal because the regular Mammoth season pass is over $1600 and they added June Mountain access! The Stay and Ski Free and Stay and Learn packages are a great deal starting at $67.50, so plan this year's trip now. Head over to Stromriders and Canyon Outlet for up 90% savings on gear and clothes.

Snow Valley - $19.99 Midweek
Buy a regular price weekend lift ticket and Bounceback for $19.99 Tuesday - Thursday. Or, beginners can try the Learn To Do It package for $39 - you get a lower mountain lift ticket, a lesson and rentals. They have an 8-18" base but got some new snow in the last storm and they are making more. Ride free on your b-day with I.D. www.snow-valley.com.

Snow Summit - Making Snow
Snow Summit has a 24-48" base and are making more. Pick up your season pass to ride next year and start using it this year beginning in March - get details on the website. You can also save a few bucks by picking up 2 for 1 tickets at Jiffy Lube - visit your local store for details. To ride free on your birthday bring your I.D. Thundercloud Resort, accessible to Snow Summit, has a nice ski package (see lodging deal above under Bear Mountain ). www.snowsummit.com.

Slide fast and cheap,

Yvette
SOTC Southern California Editor
Slidingonthecheap.com