Hi Snow Flake Followers,

Last week was spring skiing but this week we are back to winter. Yahoo, we are set for some freshies! This is the week to get out there!! XTCTours is sponsoring "Ditch Day" to Bear Mountain on Friday and they still have space so join them - details below. Pack up your gear, check out these deals and get on the slopes....

Bear Mountain - 4 Peaks & 90 Jumps
Bear was making snow this past week and they have a 26-56" base with natural snow on the way. 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). Riding 2 1/2 days or more? Consider the $99 Spring Pass - good now to end of season. The Special Olympics will be there 3/4-6/02. Remember to reserve your tickets because they limit sales to keep crowds down. Thundercloud Resort offers a ski package for $75.43 pp/do - it comes with lodging, breakfast and lift (www.thundercloud.com. www.bearmtn.com.

XTCTours - Ditch Day 3/8/02
XTC runs bus trips to Bear from Orange County, L.A. and San Diego. For $55 you get your ride, your lift and a beverage. March 8th, "Ditch Day", they will drop that price to $49! So go ahead, call in sick, take a vacation day and get on this trip. Check out their Mammoth trips as well - you get 2 day lift, a bus ride and lodging for $269 - see the website for details. www.xtctours.com.

Mt. High - Burton Demo Day 3/9/02
Want a new snowboard? Demo Burton boards on Saturday. These are the last days to take advantage of Ralph's Supermarket ticket deal - the deal ends 3/12/02. So go to Ralph's and use your Ralph's card to 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 been making snow this week. They have a 12-24" base with new snow on the way. Enter the WINter Sweepstakes online for a chance to get free lift tickets, clothes, gear or a Hawaiian vacation. www.mthigh.com.

Weather.com
Expect snow at all So. Cal. resorts this week in a series of storms beginning today. Some resorts will also have the opportunity to make snow this week. Check out Sliding on the Cheap's link for other regional newsletters. www.weather.com.

Mammoth - Powder Days!!
Head up to Mammoth - they have a 7-8' base and expect a dump this week! If you plan to ride Mammoth and/or June Mountain 7 or more days next season, consider the 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. Check the local stores for savings on gear and clothes. www.mammothmountain.com.

Snow Valley - Schighridj Terrain Park
Their Terrain Park is impressive with 20 features. Bring your 5th grader, buy yourself a lift ticket and your 5th grader rides free. Plus, you can get 50% off Built Snowboard products! Or, buy a regular price weekend lift ticket and Bounceback for $19.99 Tuesday - Thursday. 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, are making more and should get some white stuff in this week's storms. Ride free on your b-day with I.D. www.snow-valley.com.

Snow Summit - Season Pass Deal
Get your season pass for next year and start using it this year beginning 3/11/02 - it is only $199 (a limited number are available)! You can even use it for mountain bike season!!! Snow Summit has a 24-48" base. Or, 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.

See you on the slopes,

Yvette
Southern Cal SOTC Editor
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