Hello Sliders,

Looks like our Southern California resorts could see some freshies this week per weather.com. Many deals are still being offered but I found three you really can't beat - check out the Mammoth, Mountain High and Bear Mountain entries below......

Mammoth Mountain - 1-2' of White Possible!!

Mammoth has 12-14' base with snow expected much of the week. Valentine's Day is coming - why not book a romantic evening at Mammoth's Snowcat Dinner at Paralax? Or, surprise your wife, girlfriend or even your daughter with a Women's Ski Seminar. This is the last week for Mammoth's January Midweek Madness so get up there!

Women's Ski Seminar 2/8-10/05 - Once again Mammoth will offer this women's seminar that includes coaching on the latest techniques and tactics and tips on getting the most out of all the new equipment. Call (760) 934-2571 ex. 3585 or 3189.

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.

Season Pass Giveaway on 1/27/05 - Enter to win a season pass at any one of the January Midweek Madness apres ski parties - locations and times listed under January Midweek Madness.

Daytime Music on 1/29/05 - Hear Tungsten Band at Canyon from 2:30-5pm, Cyrus Clark at Little Eagle from 2:30-5pm or Stacey Board at Dry Creek from 3:30-6pm.

Evening Music on 1/29/05 - Listen to the gypsy jazz sounds of the John Jorgenson Quintet at Canyon. Tickets are $14 in advance or $16 at the door. Doors open at 8:15 and the music starts at 8:45. They'll have a full bar and cocktail service, table seating, a dance floor and a free shuttle to the show. Call (800) Mammoth for information.

VANS UnBound Freestyle Series on 1/30/05 - This is a USASA event open to all ages for $10. Registration is at Jill's Room at the Main Lodge from 9-10:30am and the competition starts at 11am. You must have a lift ticket/pass and USASA membership (USASA membership can be purchased for $60 at registration).

Daytime Music on 1/30/05 - Hear Tungsten Band at Canyon from 2-4:30pm, Cyrus Clark at Little Eagle from 2-4:30pm or Stacey Board at Dry Creek from 3:30-6pm.

Snowcat Dinner at Paralax - Every Saturday night, Mammoth offers a snowcat ride up to Paralax restaurant for fine dining. Call (800) Mammoth to book.

Internet Lodging Deal - Book your lodging online and get 10% off! There are some restrictions and blackout dates.

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 - Freshies This Week!!

June has a 10-12' base and snow will fall most of the week! Remember - Mammoth season passes are good at June!

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 - Jeep Free Ticket Deal

Bear Mountain and Snow Summit have a 3-4' base with snow (maybe 1-2') expected this week! Check road conditions before heading up - they still have some routes closed due to storm damage. Reservations are a must as they limit ticket sales - call (909) 866-5841 or order tickets online!

Test drive a Jeep and get a free ticket for Bear or Snow Summit - visit a dealer for the rules and regulations!

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.

Women's Clinic 1/29-30/05 - Get a lift ticket, instruction, a video analysis and a personalized strategy for improvement when you sign up for this sem inar. Call (909) 584-0232 for information.

USASA Boardercross 1/30/05 - Join in the fun or stop by to watch!

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

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 Mammoth ticket drawings - like these lucky winners:

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Winners - email me at yvetteski1 [at] aol.com to claim your prize.

Mt. High - Toyota Service Gets Free Ticket

Mt. High has a 36-60" base with up to 2' of snow headed there this week. Mt. High limits ticket sales so make reservations at (888) 754-7878.

Spend $70 on Toyota Service and get a free lift ticket - see a dealer for details!

Toyota 4Runner Drawing - Enter to win a Toyota 4Runner at Mt. High's website.

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!

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 - 100% Open!

Snow Valley has a 3-5' base with snow expected this week.

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.

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

www.snow-valley.com

Mt. Baldy - No Crowds and Snow on the Way!

Mt. Baldy has a 24-42" base. Snow and uncrowded slopes greet you here.

$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 Sliding,

Yvette
SOTC - Southern California Editor