Hi Skiers/Riders!

Southern California is experiencing some early spring conditions and the warm weather will limit snowmaking at our resorts. But don't let that stop you from sliding while tanning! If you need gear, clothes or accessories, head over to Sport Chalet for 25-50% off winter items. XTC Tours has 2 seats  left for a Mammoth trip - see below for details. Then slide and bake with
these deals...

The Best Ski & Stay Package on the Planet!
The Lakeside Inn & Casino and HEAVENLY offer a limited number of SOTC weekend and midweek packages based on availability. Stay two nights at the Lakeside Inn & Casino, slide two days at HEAVENLY! The Lakeside Inn & Casino throws in two breakfast specials to boot! $139 per person double occupancy! $278 plus tax for the room package! 1 800 624-7980

Bear Mountain - Up to 12 Lifts Open Daily
Have a season pass from another So. Cal. resort? Bring it to Bear 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 has a 26-56" base. Thundercloud Resort offers a ski package for $75.43 pp/do - it comes with lodging, breakfast and lift. www.thundercloud.com. www.bear.mtn.com.

Mt. High - Limited Ticket Sales
Ralph's Supermarket is still offering (with your Ralph's card) a $29 lift ticket. Beginners can take that ticket to the resort, pay $10 and get the beginner's package. The Ralph's offer will end 3/12/02. Mt. High has 12-24." Enter the WINter Sweepstakes online for a chance to get free lift tickets, clothes, gear or a Hawaiian vacation. This weekend will be a blast here with the Arrowhead Winterfest on Sat. - including the USASA Vans Halfpipe, KROQ and San Diego's ROCK 105, plus the Pyramid Ale and Bacardi Promos. On Sunday, Don Szabo's MotoBoarderCross featuring 18 rider races will be there. www.mt.high.com.

Weather.com
This week should be warm up with limited snowmaking opportunities. Unsettled weather may visit the region late next week with a chance for snow. Check out sliding on the Cheap's link for other regional newsletters. www.weather.com.

Mammoth - Spring-like Conditions!!!
Mammoth has a 7-8' base. Visit their website for information on the Women's Ski Seminar scheduled for 3/4-6/02. 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.
www.mammothmountain.com.

Snow Valley - New "Kinked" Rail Installed
Head to Snow Valley on March 3rd for the Arrowhead Winterfest! Save money on two days of riding when you 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.
Remember to ride free on your b-day with I.D. www.snow-valley.com.

Snow Summit - Screaming Deal Season Pass
Pick up your season pass to ride next year and start using it this year beginning March 11th - check out the extra savings when an adult  and teen buy the Anytime and Almost Anytime Passes
(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.

XTC Tours - Last Minute Mammoth Deal
They have two spots on their three night trip leaving Thurs at 2pm. $359 with lift or $229 without - includes your bus ride and lodging! www.xctours.com.

Cheap riding,
Yvette
Southern California Editor
Slidingonthecheap.com.