Hello Sliders,

Boy has the season picked up - lots of snow at all the resorts with more on the way!!! We've got your deals, parties, a women's workshop at Mammoth and all this week's events. More terrain has and will open this week at many of our Southern California resorts. So what are you waiting for? We don't get powder days like this very often. Strap on those boards and head up to the hills for these deals.....

Mammoth Mountain - Powder and a Women's Clinic!!
Mammoth has an 11-13' base. They got a whopping 44" during the last storms and they expect more white gold this week through Thursday. But wait, there's more - there is also a chance for snow Friday through Sunday, too. Is it possible to get too much? Nahhhhh.

3-day Rossignol Women's Workshop beginning March 1st - Mammoth has been running this event for the last few years to rave reviews. You learn from the best of the Mammoth Ski School female instructors in 5 hours of instruction per day. You get an on-demand video, a personal prescription for improvement, breakfast and lunch daily and a gift pack. I hear you get to try all the lastest Rossi gear, too!! This is a fantastic way to better your skills so call Holly or Denise at the Sport School at (760) 934-2571 ext. 3285.

2004/05 Season Pass for $425 - Mark your calendars to get a huge deal on next season's pass. This pass pays for itself after only 7 days on the slopes!! Pre-sale to current season pass holders will begin on 3/20/04, all others can purchase on 4/1/04. Adults ages 19-64 will be $425, Teens ages 13-18 will be $319 and Children/Seniors ages 7-12/65-79 will be $213. Quantities are limited and if you miss out, the pass will cost you $1200 come Fall. Order on the first day if you can because they sold out in 27 days last year. This pass is good everyday during the season at both Mammoth and June Mountains. You also get many additional benefits - discounts on lodging, restaurants, shops, lessons and demos; free summer gondola rides; for $130 each you can add on cross country, golf or mountain biking for the season; you can get 50% off at Intrawest resorts like Whistler/Blackcomb, Cooper, Winter Park, Tremblant and other resorts.

Check out the Mammoth website for a chance to win great prizes in the Ford Free Ride Giveaway - you could win weekend getaways, season passes or a Ford F-150!

50th Anniversary lodging deal - for stays of 2-7 days you get a lift ticket for each person registered and a gift pack. You must stay a minimum of three nights on weekends and there are some holiday restrictions - this offer is valid from now to 4/24/04 and prices start as low as $109 per night/per person double occupancy.

This week's events include:

2/27/04 - Sunshine Cup and the USASA/Far West Grand Prix J 1/2 Junior Olympic Qualifier 3SG - go watch our Olympic hopefuls race! USA,USA.

2/28/04 - Vans Unbound Freestyle Series BoarderCross - open to all. Register at Jill's Room in the Main Lodge between 9 - 10:30 am. Races start at 11am and the fee is $10. You must have a lift ticket or pass and a USASA memebership card (you can get one at registration).

www.mammothmountain.com

June Mountain - Powder Days
June has a 6-7' base after the 19" dump in the last storms. More is on the way this week - hurt me some more!!! All day passes are $50 for adults (24-64), $45 for young adults (19-23), $38 for teens (13-18) and $25 for ages 7-12/65-79.

2004/05 Season Pass - See the Mammoth deal above because it's good at June, too (it's cheaper to buy this dual mountain pass than it is to buy the June Only pass)!!

Multi-day passes - 2 day adult tickets are $88, 3 of 4 day passes are $130, 4 of 5 are $153, 5 of 6 are $179 and you can add more days for $36 /day.

The 2004 June Only Season Pass is $500 (call 800.mammoth).

Lodging Deals:

June Lake Villager Motel - prices start at $35/night. Call (800)655-6545. Whispering Pines - prices start at $38/night. Some units have kitchens and there is an indoor spa. Call (800) 648-7762. Boulder Lodge - prices start at $55/night. They have an indoor pool, spa, sauna and game room. Call (800) 4JUNELK.

www.junemountain.com

Free Tickets for Subscribers
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Mt. High - East Could Open Soon!!
Mt. High has a 24-36" base. Last week's storms brought them 19 to 31". This weeks storms should hit on Wednesday and Thursday with a big blast of snow. So big in fact, the East mountain may open - they'll make snow on top of the storm so we could get lucky this weekend.

Mt. High limits ticket sales so reserve your tickets by calling (888) 754-7878. Daily ticket rates - $44 for adults, $17 ages 7-12.

Ralph's Deal - You can purchase Adult, 8-hour lift tickets for only $34.00 (that's a $10 discount!) at any of over 300 Ralphs Supermarkets in Southern California. For $12 more, you can get this deal converted into a beginner package. You must be a Ralphs Club Card Member. Ralphs tickets may not be used in conjunction with any other discount or promotion. Not available at Mountain High. OFFER AVAILABLE JANUARY 7 - March 19, 2004.

Beginners $99, 3-Peat - you get a 2 hour lesson, rentals and a lower mountain lift ticket for three days (days don't have to be consecutive) and the level of lessons and rentals increase each day. After the three days, you get an 8 hour lift ticket and a Mountain Access Card - only available online or at selected stores.

$29 Mountain Access Card (free with some of the ticket packages) - you get $10 off 8 hour lift tickets, $5 off night tickets, a free 8 hour ticket after 5 visits, hands free access with your credit card automatically charged, guaranteed admission during sellouts, 10% off non-sale retail and 10% off lessons (ages 13 and up).

$59 Quad Deal - gets you 4 night tickets (only $14.75 a ticket!!) - you can use more than one a day. After 3/31/04, these can also be used as 8 hour day passes. They're hands free access - only available online or at selected stores until 3/21/04.

Police/Fire discount - with valid work i.d you get $7 off, non-holidays.

Get a free ticket on your birthday - bring your I.D.

During non-holiday periods use the Express Pass - free with the first ticket you buy and it will get you hands free access and $5 off every ticket you buy after that.

Visit the Mt. High website and enter to win a Toyota Forerunner - drawing will be held 3/5/04.

On 2/28/04, Mt. High will have the Sim's Grom-a-thon Jib Series, a Family Fest 2004 Promotion, Propoganda Concert Series #4 and the USASA Halfpipe #2.

www.mthigh.com

Weather.com
Visit www.weather.com for weather information, a link to all the Sliding on the Cheap regional newsletters and so much more. All the Southern California resorts will see heavy snow this week. Snowmaking capabilities are high for all resorts as well.

www.weather.com

Big Bear Mountain Resorts - Everything is Open
Snow Summit and Bear Mountain have a 28-60" base - wow!!! Up to 3' of freshies are expected here this week - double wow!! Reservations are strongly recommended as they limit ticket sales - call (909) 866-5841.

Party Days - from now through 3/2/04, Big Bear Mountain Resorts will have "The Park - Wide Open #1" - a 9 day party featuring competitions, your favorite professional snowboarders and freeskiers, autograph sessions, music and giveaways!!

To honor firefighters, police and active military personnel, Big Bear Resorts will have Uniform Days on 3/17-18/04 and 4/6-7/04. Show your work or service I.D. and get a $32 lift ticket.

Half day get away - buy a regular price ticket and turn it in by 1pm to get a voucher good toward a $15-17 discount on another day.

Regular ticket prices are $48 for ages 22+, $36 for ages 13-21 and $15 for ages 7-12.

Season pass options range from the Anytime Dual Mountain passes at $649 to Midweek Dual Mountain passes for $299 - see the website for all the options. Also see the website for other options like Half Day and Half Night rates.

You can get a free ticket on your birthday with I.D.

On 2/28/04, they'll have the American Free Ski Tour.

www.bigbearmountainresorts.com

Sports Basement!
Sports Basement offers a vast selection of snowboard, ski gear and clothing, athletic shoes, backpacks, sleeping bags, fitness and triathlon apparel, cycling gear and more. Major name-brands up to 70% off retail price every day., (Before the SOTC discount.) Sliders always receive an ADDITIONAL 10% off online at www.sportsbasement.com when you enter coupon code SLIDING3 at checkout.

Snow Valley - Fresh Dump and Great Deals
Snow Valley has an 18-48" base and the flakes will fly again this week. Reserve tickets if you plan to ski/ride here. If you make an online purchase, you'll get a Snow Valley keychain.

Badge Day on 2/27/08 - Police, Fire, Paramedics, nurses and doctors can ride for $23 or get a lesson package for $45. Now that's a nice "Thank you," for all your hard work and sacrifices for the greater good!!

Ski/ride on Wednesdays and get your ticket for only $10 - this offer is good until the season ends!! Since the storms are headed here on Wednesday, this would definitely be the week to take advantage of this deal!!

Enjoy a 2 for 1 deal on Tuesdays.

Regular rates are $43 for adults ages 13-64 and $15 for kids ages 6-12.

$49 Learn to Do It (ages 12+) - you get a 1.5 hour group beginner lesson, rentals and lower mountain lift ticket, must be ordered online.

Anytime Season Pass - $125 for ages (6-12), $450 for ages (13-22) and $495 for ages (13-64).

Family 4 Pack - gets you 2 adult and 2 kid tickets for $83 - only available online and you must order 24 hours in advance. It's good Monday through Friday and it saves you 20%.

Snowplay park - $18 for adults with a sled and $13 without a sled. Kids go for $12 and $10 respectively with a paid adult.

www.snow-valley.com

Mt. Baldy - 2100 Vertical Feet/45 Miles from L.A.
Mt. Baldy received lots of snow and most of the terrain is open...finally! They may have everything open after this week's storms. They have a 12-24" base and they received 20" in the last round.

Tickets are $40 for adults, $10 for ages 9 and below, $25 for ages 10-15, $30 for students (non-holiday) and $20 for ages 65 and over.

Learn to Ski Packages - you get a Beginner Area lift ticket, one beginner group lesson, rental equipment of skis, boots, and poles - full day (16yrs and up) $45.00, full day (10-15 yrs.) $35, full day (7-9 yrs.) $20, Half day (16 yrs and up) $35.00, Half day (10-15 yrs.) $25, Half day (7-9) $15 1pm to 4:30pm

Learn to Board Packages - you get a Beginner Area lift ticket, one beginner group lesson, rental equipment of board and boots - full day (16yrs. and up) $55.00, full day (10-15 yrs.) $45, full day (7-9 yrs.) $30, Half day (16 yrs and up) $45.00, Half day (10-15 yrs.) $35, Half day (7-9) $25 1pm to 4:30pm

Season passes are $575 for ages 16 and up and $275 for ages 15 and younger. .

If you can ski midweek, they offer a midweek adult season pass for $425. And....families can get a season pass for $1,275 - this is for all immediate family members only.

You can get 10 Tickets for $275 - that's a $125 savings!! Or, get 20 tickets for $425 - a $375 savings!!!!!!

Scenic lift rides are available - $10 for adults and $5 for kids, 6 and under are free.

www.mtbaldy.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 3/30/04 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

See you on the slopes,

Yvette
Southern California Editor - SOTC