Hello Sliders,

My oh my, my, my - we have some huge dumps to tell you about! Better break out the powder gear and don't forget the chains! This is the Martin Luther King holiday weekend so what better way to spend your three days off than at one of the Southern California resorts? Head to Mammoth and try to win a free season pass - see entry below for details. The weather has been very intense and some resorts haven't opened during the storms so check before you head up. Weather.com says Weds. through the weekend will be clear for these deals......

Mammoth Mountain - 12-14' Base So Far!!!

Mammoth has 12-14' base with lots of powder and the storm won't end until Tuesday night. Weds.Through the weekend should be clear. Midweek Madness is your best deal for Weds. and Thurs. Holiday pricing is in effect this weekend.

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.

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.

Mammoth Scavenger Hunt for a Free Season Pass - On 1/12/05, meet at the Main Lodge Super Sign at 8:20am for the first clue to the first to a free season pass.

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 - Powder and Sun

June has a 10-12' base with plenty of powder. They'll continue to get more snow until Tuesday night and the rest of the week should be clear!

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 - Best Snow Conditions in Years!!

Bear Mountain and Snow Summit have a 2-4' base, lots of powder and more snow is expected until Tuesday night. They expect clear skies Weds. through the weekend. Reservations are a must as they limit ticket sales - call (909) 866-5841 or order tickets online! Holiday prices are in effect 1/15-17/05. They were closed on Monday due to the weather so check before travelling there.

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.

Holiday Ticket Prices - $59 ages 22 and up, $49 ages 13-21 with i.d., $25 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

Free Tickets for Subscribers

When you subscribe to any of our Sliding on the Cheap newsletters, you are automatically entered in our weekly ticket drawings - like these lucky winners:

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Mt. High - Powder for the Masses!!

Mt. High has a 48-60" base. They got 6' new stuff and expect more through Tuesday night. Mt. High limits ticket sales so make reservations at (888) 754-7878. Mt. High closed Monday due to the weather so call before going up.

Regular 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!

Holiday Ticket Prices - 8 hour is $55 Adult and $17 ages 7-12.

1/14/05 - 118 Boardshop Demo

1/15/05 - OP Girls Learn to Ride and Rock n Ride Concert Series

On 1/15/05, Bullwheel will host a Bud Light 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).

Ralph's Ticket Deal - 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.

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

Snow Valley - Costco Ticket Deal!

Snow Valley has a 42-72 they're still getting snow until Tuesday night! The rest of the week should be clear. They will be closed Tuesday due to the expected bad weather so call before heading there on Weds. to be sure they are open. Holiday prices will be in effect 1/15-17/05. Season pass deal ends 1/15/05.

Costco Ticket Deal - Pre-purchase lift tickets at Costco and save up to $20 per ticket! These tickets are only $32.99 for adults and $11.99 for kids. You can upgrade the tickets to Learn to Ski/Ride for only $16 more (ages 12 and up).

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.

Holiday Ticket Prices - $53 ages 13 and up, $21 ages 6-12 and $33 ages 65-69.

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 has a 3' base. They got 1-2' of new stuff and it's still coming down. They'll get more through Tuesday night and the rest of the week should be clear. Call to see if they are open before travelling there as they closed Monday due to the weather.

$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