Hello Sliders,

Our Southern California resorts are a little snow starved and it looks like we have at least one more week of tanning weather.   Put on your snow dancing shoes and bring on the snow - we can use some help at this point.  Mammoth and June are still your best bet for sufficient base! Don't forget to Take Your Daughter to the Snow this week - many resorts will participate and offer deals as your incentive.  Here's your chance to teach girls about snowsports - let's all do our part!!  Pick your favorite resort, grab the sunscreen and head out for these deals......

Free Ski Lift Tickets to Northstar!
Do you know of any businesses that might be interested in reducing their telecom costs, improving their productivity, or simplifying their communications? For every business you refer to Pac-West Telecom that sets up an appointment with a Pac-West sales representative, you and the person they meet with will each receive a pair of ski lift tickets to Northstar-at-Tahoe! www.pacwest.com/ski.   

Mammoth - Last Chance for Midweek Madness

Mammoth has the best base at 6-8'. This is the last week for  "January Midweek Madness" - lift tickets are only $45,
rentals are $20 and up and Bud Lights are $1.50 - lift tickets and rentals require advance purchase by calling (800) Mammoth. Head out for apres ski fun on Tuesdays at Yodler Pub, Wednesdays in Grizzly Bar at Canyon Lodge and Thursdays in Talons Bar at Little Eagle Lodge where you can get food and drink specials, rail contests, games and raffles or even a chance  for a season pass!!! Do you already have a season pass?  Then don't forget to swipe it at selected chairs midweek, non-holidays for a chance to win a Ford Escape XLT with sport Package!!!  Stay and Ski packages are a great deal starting at $70 per person per day (or $49.50 during value season in April!)  slope side at Mammoth Mountain Inn, Juniper Springs Lodge,
Sunstone, Eagle Run and Tamarack Lodge and Resort. Stays include a lift ticket for each person, each day - two nights minimum stay and minimum two per room (extra guests can be added at a discounted price). Call (800)-Mammoth or visit the website. Multi-day ticket packages range in price depending on the number of days and which days you ride - check the wensite for details.  www.mammothmountain.com

June Mountain - Super Pipe is Open

June has a 2-4' base! Season passes are $500. All day adult tickets are $47, ages 19-23 are $42, teens 13-18 are $37 and children and seniors are $27.  Multi-day passes are a good deal - two day adults tickets are $85 and the deals get better with the more days you buy.   The Vans Unbound Freestyle Series - Slopesode is here this week.   Call Boulder Lodge for their $52 and up room rates - (800) 4JUNELKG www.junemountain.com

Big Bear Mountain Resorts - Take Your Daughter Week!

Once again this year, Bear and Summit will participate in the Take Your Daughter to the Snow event January 27 - 31, 2003.  Beginner packages for girls 8 years and older include a beginner lift tidket, 4 hour lesson and rentals.  Call for reservations if you plan to ski/ride here as they do limit sales  to keep the crowds down for your enjoyment - (909) 866-5841.
Regular tickets for adults are $43, ages 13-19 are $35 and 7-12 yr.olds are $14. Bear and Summit have 12-24" bases. If you can only ski/ride half day, hit the slopes in the morning and turn your ticket in by 1pm -they'll give you a voucher worth $14 to $17 (depends on your original ticket price) to use another day. Ride free on your birthday with I.D. (For lodging discounts, print the coupons at www.bigbearinfo.com) www.bigbearmountainresorts.com

Free Tickets for Subscribers!!

Subscribe to any one of the "Sliding on the Cheap" newsletters and get a chance to win free tickets. This weeks winners are:

lylaw [at] hotmail.com

jrwilson001 [at] earthlink.net

Winners should email slidecheap [at] aol.com within seven days  to claim their prize!!

Weather.com Link

All the Sliding on the Cheap regional newsletters can be accessed through our link at Weather.com. You can get up-to-date weather conditions and forecasts   for all ski resorts plus so much more - check it out!   Warm sunny days at Southern California resorts with limited  opportunity to make snow this week.  Mammoth and June may get snow on Saturday.   www.weather.com

Adventure Ski & Snowboard School

Free Ski or Snowboard Lesson! Two people get their first beginner private lesson at the same time (on a revolving carpet) for the price on one. Valid weekdays until 2/15/03 when you mention Sliding on the Cheap when calling for an appointment. You must print and bring this offer when you go!! Call (760) 942-2188 to sign up. Know before you go! They offer a dynamic instruction program ideal for all ages and abilities.   With it's warm, dry and wide revolving carpet, the Ski Machine simulates a day of continuous skiing/riding on the mountain without the distractions of cold, crowded slopes, chairlift lines or adverse weather conditions. The revolving carpet is perfect   for developing efficient habits and skills and improving your physical strength and conditioning. A full-length mirror at the bottom of the slope lets you see while you learn and monitor your improvement. One lesson can accomplish as much or more than a full day of group lessons on the snow.  Considering the cost of snow vacations, a lesson program on the revolving carpet is a wise investment! Adventure Ski and Snowboard School is located at 1105 S. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA www.adventureski.com

Mountain High - West is Open

Mt. High had to close the East resort but West is open!!  They have a 12" base and will make snow when they can.  Visit their website and signup to win tickets and other great stuff!!  Rates are $43 for 8-hour, $39 for 4-hour and $25 for night skiing/riding.   Make a reservation at (888) 754-7878 or preactivate your Express Pass to ensure you can ski/ride. Express Passes are free with your first lift ticket purchase  and it will get you $4 off adult tickets and $3 off children's tickets,
no ticket lines when preactivated, hands free access and guaranteed reservations - see the website for details. Ralph's Supermarkets is offerinig a ticket for $33 with the  Ralph's Club card (beginners can change this to a beginner
package ticket for $12 at the resort) - good through March 18th - visit a Ralph's near you!! You can also try a $29 Mountain Access Card that will get you $10 off 8-hour tickets, $5 off night tickets, a free 8-hour ticket after every 5 visits, hands free lift access, guaranteed admittance during sellouts, 10% off non-sale retail items and lessons - a good deal if you plan to ski/ride here alot but you must have a credit card to take  advantage. The $59 Quad Discount will get you four fully
transferable night & late season tickets - this offer is only available at select stores and not at the resort so see the website for details. First timers should tyr the 3-peat for $99 - you get 3 complete lessons, rentals and lower mountain lift packages with lesson levels progressively increased, plus a free 8-hour lift ticket and a membership to the Mountain Access Club. Hate Lines?  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 for adults and $199 for kids! Bring I.D. to ride free on your birthday. Police and Fire personnel can get a $7 discount on the 8 hour ticket with work I.D. and photo I.D. Catch the KROQ Late Ski Night Party, the USASA Halfpipe1,  the Boards & Band Festival Area and the Red Hook, Corona & Miller
Promos on February 1st. Or, on February 2nd, watch the  USASA Slopeside 1 & 2. www.mthigh.com

Ski Sunrise - Closed for Now
Still no snow so they are closed until more storms hit. Sunrise tickets are $25 midweek and $35 on weekends. They also offer a $75 season pass. This resort is less crowded   and smaller than Mt. High (it's right across the road from Mt. High) but its a great place to beat the crowds and/or to learn to ski/ride. Sunrise has beautiful tree-lined runs and views of the Antelope Valley. www.skisunrise.com

Snow Valley - Family Fun Pack!!

Snow Valley has a 4-10" base.  They will honor the Take Your Daughter to the Snow events.  The Snowplay area is open - $17 gets you a sled rental ($12 without a sled)  and kids 5 and under are free with a paid adult.  For skiing and riding, reserve your tickets ahead of   time and try the Two-for-one Tuesday!! Regular rates are $39 adults (13-64),  Seniors (65-69) $19, kids (6-12) $13 and free  if you're 5 and under of 70+.
Season passes are $469 for adults. Check out the Valley Values - a $47 package that gets you a midweek learning deal (except holidays) - regular price for the Learn to ski/ride packages are $59 - you get lower mountain lift ticket, 1.5 hour lesson and rentals. The Family Pack is a great deal at only  $79 good midweek - you get 2 adult and 2 kids tickets but you   must order online 48 hours in advance! Enter to win free tickets each month and also get a chance to win a trip for two to Jamaica at their website! Don't forget to ride free on your birthday with I.D. Locals ride for $27 on Fridays. www.snow-valley.com

Mt. Baldy - Scenic Rides

Baldy is closed for skiing/riding until more snow arrives.  However, they are offering scenic rides on chair 1 - a chance  to take in views of L.A. and the ocean on clear days! 
When the snow returns, tickets are $40 adult, $10 for kids 9 and under, $25 for 10-15 yr. olds, students are $30  (non-holiday weekdays) and $20 for 65 yrs. and up.
Season passes are now $575 but the real deal is the $99 Club Card - you ski/ride for only $10 per day and friends and family can ski half price, you can get 1/2 off the Learn to Ski or Board  packages, 1/2 off lessons -  see the website for details!  Try the Learn to Ski for $45 adult and  
$30 kids - comes with lift, lesson and rentals.  Or, the Learn to Snowboard for $55 adults and $35 for kids - includes lift, lesson and rentals. www.mtbaldy.com

XTC Tours

XTC offers tour packages to Bear and Mammoth and if you get a group of 15 or more on one of their tours, you ski/ride free!! Mammoth trips include roundtrip bus, condos with spa, saunas, fireplaces, lift tickets, deli meal en route, transfers to the mountain   each day and a guide - all for $293 and up. The Bear day trips include bus ride, lift ticket, and a beverage and movie on the way home. Trips leave from San Diego, Orange and L.A. XTC Tours  also lists  trips to other resorts - see the website. www.xtctours.com

Yvette
Southern California Editor SOTC