Hello Sliders,

Well if you love powder, you are in for a treat!! Mother Nature was busy last week and it looks like there is no end in sight. The holidays are over and the crowds are gone - head for your favorite resorts for these deals......

Mammoth Mountain - 94"and It's Still Falling!!!

Mammoth has 8--10' of powder with the snow continuing to fall. The white stuff is expected at least until Sunday. Wednesday and Thursday could see a break - pick days? Check out Midweek Madness and all the events planned for this week.

January Midweek Madness - Head to Mammoth midweek (Tuesday thru Thursday) in January (1/4/05 to 1/27/05) and get some big savings, parties and contests. The only catch is you must order your lift tickets at least 3 days prior to arrival by calling (800) Mammoth. Adult lift tickets are $46, demo packages are $45, demo ski/board only is $35, standard board package is $25, standard ski package is $20 and you can get 25% off ski/board group lessons. There will be parties from 3-6pm where you can win season passes - Tuesdays at Yodler, Wednesdays at Lakanuki and Thursdays at Talons. Mammoth will also offer 30% off lodging at the Village, Juniper Springs and Mammoth Mountain Inn during January Midweek Madness.

OP Girls Learn to Ride Snowboarding Clinic - on 1/8/05, you get a lift ticket, lessons, rentals and other surprises and it's open to ages 13 and over. Call Michelle at (760) 934-0645 for details.

Women's Ski Week Seminar - This popular 3 day clinic (1/11-13/05) will give you tips on techniques and tactics plus tips on using the latest equipment. Reservations are required so call (760) 934-2571 x3189.

1/6/05 - Live Music at Dry Creek Bar in the Mammoth Mountain Inn. Paul Kamm Duo will perform 3:30 - 7pm.

1/7/05 - Live Music at Canyon Lodge Paul Kamm Duo will perform 1:30 - 3:30pm, Sean Wiggins will perform at Little Eagle from 2:30 - 5pm and the Paul Kamm Duo will perform again from 4 - 7:30pm at Dry Creek Bar at Mammoth Mountain Inn.

1/8/05 - Telebration - From 9am - 2:30pm, demo telemark skis, bindings and avalanche tools at Stump.

1/8/05 - Live Music at Canyon Lodge from 2:30 - 5pm enjoy the sounds of Tungsten Band, see Sean Wiggins at Little Eagle from 2:30 - 5pm and catch the Paul Kamm Duo at Dry Creek Bar at Mammoth Mountain Inn from 3:30 - 7pm.

1/9/05 - Vans Unbound Freestyle Series Boardercross - this competition is open to all. Register at Jill's Room in the Main Lodge from 9-10:30am. Competition starts at 11am. It's only $10 and you need a lift ticket and the USASA membership (you can get it at registration).

1/9/05 - Live Music at Canyon Lodge featuring the Paul Kamm Duo from 1:30 - 3:30pm and at Dry Creek Bar at Mammoth Mountain Inn hear them again from 4 - 7:30pm.

Weekend Ticket Prices - Adults (19-64) $63, Youth (13-18) $47, Child (7-12) $32, Seniors (65-79) $32.

Gold Pass - $1200 for adults, $900 for youth and $600 for children and seniors. This is an unrestricted season pass.

Lift and Lodging Deal - Mammoth is offering a 3 or more day package that starts at $113 per night per person, double occupancy. It includes multiday lift passes (number of days of lift tickets depends on number of nights booked) for each registered guest. Package is available starting 1/2/05 through 4/16/05.

Stay and Ski Free - Lodging prices start at $78 per person/night, double occupancy with some restrictions and you get free lift tickets. Call (800) Mammoth for reservations.

_www.mammothmountain.com_ (http://www.mammothmountain.com)

June Mountain - Face Runs now Open

June has a 6-8' base and plenty of powder with more on the way!

Season Pass - Now $500. This is an unrestricted pass with no blackout dates. (800) Mammoth for information or to purchase.

Ticket prices - Adults (24-64) $50, young adult (19-23) $45, teens (13-18) $38 and children/seniors (7-12/65-79) $25.

Multi-day passes - they offer a variety of deals from 2 day adult passes for $88 and 3 of 4 day adult passes for $130. See the website for all the options. These are non-transferable and there are holiday restrictions.

www.junemountain.com

Bear Mountain Resorts - 2' and Counting!!!!

Bear Mountain and Snow Summit have a 20-42" base and got 2' out of the last storms. They expect more snow through Friday. Reservations are a must as they limit ticket sales - call (909) 866-5841 or order tickets online! .

Ticket Prices - $49 ages 22 and up, $39 ages 13-21 with i.d., $19 ages 7-12, and kids 6 and under are free with a paid adult.

Birthday Free Ticket - If you are celebrating a birthday, bring your I.D. to the mountain for a free lift ticket!

C.O.R.E. Program - This is the Customer One-time Reward Entry program where after completing a survey and signing a liability waiver form, you save $10 (ages 13 and up) on your next lift ticket. Parents must complete the information if you are 17 and younger. Parents can also get $5 off on kids 12 and younger. Get the forms from any Host or at a C.O.R.E. ticket window.

Half Day Get Away - Can you only ski or ride a few hours? Well, do it in the morning, quit by noon and turn in your lift ticket by 1pm for a $15 to $18 voucher (depends on original ticket price) good toward another ticket.

They have a variety of season passes for Bear and Snow Summit - visit the website for all the options and purchase on line at their website - here's a sampling....

Dual Mountain, unrestricted Season Pass - Adults (22+) $749, Young adult/Seniors (13-21/70+) $629, Child (7-12) $299.

Midweek Dual Mountain Season Pass - $349 for ages 13 and older, $119 for ages 7-12.

Family Plans are available on some season passes - generally you get a discount on a season pass for 13-16 year olds if the parent buys the same type of pass - this can save you anywhere from $100-180!!

www.bigbearmountainresorts.com

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Mt. High - Bring Chains Powder Hounds!!

Mt. High has a 36-48" base. They got 5' of new stuff at the top and expect more through Friday. Mt. High limits ticket sales so make reservations at (888) 754-7878. Check out the Ralph's Deal below.

Ralph's Ticket Deal - Beginning 1/5/05, buy your lift tickets at Ralph's for only $38 - you save $7. Just use your Ralph's Card to make the purchase. You can even convert this ticket to a beginner pass for only $12 more at the mountain and you'll get a lower mountain lift ticket and rentals. Ages 13 and over only, not valid on holidays.

Ticket prices - 4 hour is $40, 8 hour is $45, night (5-10pm) is $27 and child (7-12) is $17. If you saved your Express Pass from a previous visit, you can save $5!

1/8/05 - Powder and Sun Throw Down Chow Down Rail Fest by Rossignol, Phat Cat Swingers live at noon and girls powder demo.

On 1/8/05, Bullwheel will host a Coors promotion from 1pm to 8pm.

Freedom Pass - this season pass is $499 (ages 13+) and $199 (ages 7-12). It's good anytime with handsfree access and you are guaranteed admitance during sellouts! You even get 10% off non-sale retail items and 10% off lessons (ages 13+).

Mountain Access Card - For $29, you get many discounts and hands free lift access - never wait in a ticket line again because you can have your tickets charged to your credit card!! You get $10 off 8 hour tickets, $5 off night tickets, a free 8 hour ticket after every 5 visits, guaranteed admittance during sell out periods, 10% off non-sale retail items and 10% off lessons.

Quad Ticket - $65 gets you four, fully transferrable night tickets (that's only $16.25 per ticket!). These tickets are also good for daytime riding late season starting March 28, 2005. You can only buy these online now or at select shops (see website for shop list).

3 Peat - This is the learn to ski/board package for only $99. You get three adult beginner packages (ages 13+) including a 1 hour 45 minute lesson, rentals and an 8 hour lift ticket. With each day, the level of lesson increases and when you finish the 3rd day, they give you an 8 hour lift ticket and a free Mountain Access Card. This is good all season and you don't have to do consecutive days. You can only get this deal at selected shops - see website for list of shops.

Ski Free on your birthday with valid I.D.

Military/Police/Fire Discount - Save $7 when you show your work i.d. (except  holidays).

www.mthigh.com

Snow Valley - Costco Ticket Deal!

Snow Valley has a 20-42" base and they got 12" today with 2-4' possible by the weekend!

Costco Ticket Deal - Pre-purchase lift tickets at Costco and save up to $20 per ticket!

Wednesdays ride for only $15!!!!!!

Family Fun Pack - for $89 you get 2 adult and 2 kid tickets saving you $30!!  This is available online or at the mountain Monday through Friday only.

Midweek Ski/Board Deal - For $49 (ages 12+), you get a midweek beginner package that consists of a lift ticket, a 1 1/2 hour lesson and rentals. Lessons are at 9am, 11am or 2pm daily, Monday through Friday.

Regular Ticket Prices - $44 ages 13-64 all day, $17 ages 6-12 all day, locals ages 13-64 ride Fridays for $29, $38 ages 13-64 half-day and $14 ages 6-12 half-day.

Season Ticket - $479 gets you a season ticket but the deal ends 1/15/05.

Ski/ride free on your birthday with I.D.

www.snow-valley.com

Mt. Baldy - Club Card only $99!!

Mt. Baldy is open with a 3' base. They got 6-8" so far and more is expected through Friday.

$99 Club Card - Ski for only $10 per day with this card and you can also get your friends and family tickets for just $20 each! You can also get 1/2 off any Learn to Ski/Snowboard package. The only catch is you must reserve your $10 tickets by internet in advance and pick them up at a ticket window with your Club Card. If you forget to reserve, they'll give you a ticket for 1/2 off.

Ticker Prices - $45 all day Adult, $15 ages 9 and younger all day, $30 ages 10-15, $35 non-holiday weekday Students, and $25 for seniors 65 and older.

Season Passes - Adult ages 16 and older is $575, Kids 15 and younger are $275, midweek Adult is $425, family pass is $1,275.

www.mtbaldy.com

Adventure Ski & Snowboard School
Free Ski or Snowboard Lesson! Two people get their first beginner private lesson at the same time for the price of one. Valid weekdays until 3/30/05 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. Get to know them---watch their streaming video [at] www.adventureski.com

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 92024

www.adventureski.com

Happy powder days,

Yvette
SOTC - Southern California Editor