Hi sliders,

Well the President's weekend brought snow to Mammoth and June and our other Southern California resorts made snow.  So now that the crowds have  gone home it's time to head to the hills!  More snow and snowmaking
opportunities are in store this week so get up to your favorite resort for these deals.....

Mammoth - Freshies!!!!

Mammoth has an 8-10' foot base - more snow will fall on Wednesday and maybe some on Sunday this week.  Their best deals are the Stay and Ski packages -starting at $70 per person per day (or $49.50 during value season beginning April 22nd) at Mammoth Mountain Inn, Juniper Springs Lodge, Sunstone, Eagle Run and Tamarack Lodge and Resort - you get 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.  Regular adult tickets are $57 midweek and $60 on weekends but multi-day ticket packages will save you some money.  They range in price depending on the number of days and which days you ride - check the website for details.  Wilderness Outfitters at Canyon Lodge is offering up to 70% off merchandise!!  www.mammothmountain.com

June Mountain - New Mini Pipe

June has a 2-4' base and they received 8" of snow recently with more on the way!!  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 the best deal - two day adults tickets are $85 and the savings get better with the more days you buy.   Season passes are $500.  On 2/23/03, visit the VANS Unbound Freestyle Series - Slopeside.  Call Boulder Lodge for their $52 and up room rates - (800) 4JUNELKG  www.junemountain.com

Lake Tahoe has been radically lowered!  (prices, not the mountains! :) It doesn't get any lower than this: Stay and Ski from $79* weekdays and $99* weekends. The Stay & Ski Package includes lodging through Lake Tahoe Central Reservations, the lake's largest reservation service offering: hotels, condos, cabins or homes. How about a Ski Tahoe North Interchangeable lift ticket valid at any of the following premier resorts: Alpine Meadows, Diamond Peak, Homewood Mountain Resort, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Squaw Valley USA and Sugar Bowl. Call 888-434-1262 or surf to www.mytahoevacation.com for information! (Price is per person, per night with a two night minimum, based on double occupancy.  Subject to availability.  Some restrictions apply.)

Big Bear Mountain Resorts - Makin' Snow

Both Summit and Bear have a 12-24" base and they're making snow!  If you have a season pass from another Southern California resort you can ski here free on 2/18-21/03 and 2/24-28/03.  Or, if you still have an old lift ticket from a So. Cal. resort on your jacket or pants, you can get  50% off a ticket!  Jiffy Lube will give you a free kids ticket with your lube
and the purchase of an adult ticket - visit your nearest Jiffy Lube for details.  Reservation are recomended 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.   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 http://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:

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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!   Mammoth and June - snow on Wednesday with chance of snow on Sunday.  Other Southern California resorts will make snow and they expect a chance of snow on Wednesday.  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 3/15/03 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 - Closest Resort to L.A.

Mt. High's west resort is open with a 12-18" base.  Lots of ticketing options at this resort!  Regular 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
 offer a $33 ticket 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!! The $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 (credit card required).  The $59 Quad ticket (a 40% savings!!) will get you four fully transferable night & late season tickets - this offer is only available at select stores  (see the website for details). Beginners can try 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.  Skip the lines with the $59 Swatch watch that can be programmed with your prepaid lift program allowing you to go straight to the lifts. 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.  Check out the SWAT UP Night Party on 2/21/03. 
Or visit the Queen of the Mountain, Winterfest and beer promotions on 2/22/03.  On 2/23/03, they'll have the OP Girls Learn to Ride, the USASA G.S. and KROQ Rock & Ride.  www.mthigh.com

Snow Valley - Makin' Snow

Win free tickets each month at their website!  Snow Valley has a 4-10" base  and will make snow when they can.  Visit the Snowplay area - $17 gets
you a sled rental ($12 without a sled) and kids 5 and under are free with a paid adult.  Reserve your tickets ahead of  time to be sure you can ski/ride.  Try the 2 fror1 on Tuesdays!!  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+.  Valley Values include 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!  And, ride free on your birthday with I.D.  Locals ride for $27 on Fridays. On 2/23/03, visit the Sitour's Winterfest for games, contests, demonstrations, samples and prizes.   www.snow-valley.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