Hello Sliders,

It's time to honor past president's with some turns on fresh snow!! That's right - Weather.com says we are expecting snow nearly all week at all the Southern California resorts - yahooooo. I heard the tail end of a Jifffy Lube ad - check before you go to Bear - they may be offering a free ticket with a lube. Also, a reader informs me that Sportmart may be selling $16.50 Mt. High tickets. I was not able to confirm these before press time but you can check by calling your nearest Jiffy Lube or Sportmart. Due to the holiday, expect crowds. At the resorts that offer it, make ticket reservations soon so you can tear up the powder with these deals......

Mammoth Mountain - Freshies through the Holiday!

Mammoth has a 12-14' base and should get snow off and on through Monday.

Sweethearts Lodging Special - This package starts from $95 per person/night with a 2 night minimum at the Mammoth Mountain Inn. It includes 1 dinner at the Mountainside Grill, and breakfast each day of your stay. This offer is only available until 2/17/05 so call (800) Mammoth for reservations now!

Music on 2/19/05 - Hear Slightly Stoopid & The Expendables at Canyon. Doors open at 8pm with the show starting at 8:45pm. This event is open to those 16 years old and older. They'll have a dance floor, full bar and a free shuttle to the show. Advance tickets are $14 or $18 at the door. Call (800) Mammoth or visit any ticket outlet to purchase tickets.

Music on 2/20/05 - Listen to the sounds of Laurence Juber at Canyon. Doors open at 8pm with the show starting at 8:30pm. Advance tickets are $12 or $15 at the door. Call (800) Mammoth or visit any ticket outlet to purchase tickets.

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/Holiday 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 through 4/23/05.

Spring Fest Stay and Ski - Stay 2 or more nights from 4/10/05 through 5/8/05 starting at $86 and get 2 lift tickets per reservation/night, double occupancy. Some restrictions and blackouts apply. Save even more after 4/24/05 - rates drop to starting from $71. Call (800) Mammoth.

Little Eagle Family Dinners - Enjoy a dinner with a visit from Whooly, toys and games. Prices are $19.95 adults and $8.95 kids. Call (760) 934-0797 for reservations.

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

June Mountain - Avoid Mammoth Crowds

June has an 11-13' base. Chance of snow all week. 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 - Reservations Recommended

Bear Mountain and Snow Summit have a 3-5' base with a chance for snow nearly all week! Check road conditions before heading up. Reservations are a must as they limit ticket sales - call (909) 866-5841 or order tickets online! Holiday rates in effect 2/19-21/05 with extended hours and a Sunday night session at Summit this weekend.

$35 Uniform Days - Bear and Snow Summit are honoring active military, law enforcement, EMS and firefighters with $35 lift tickets. If you serve your community in one of these professions, bring your valid work I.D. to qualify for this pricing. Offer good 2/9 & 10/05, 3/16 &17/05 and 4/5 & 6/05.

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

Sunday through Friday 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.

Saturday/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!

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 - L.A. Close

Mt. High has a 36-60" base. They could get snow all week. Mt. High limits ticket sales so make reservations at (888) 754-7878. Ralph's and 6-Packs not valid for the holiday period.

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. Ends 2/28/05.

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! Ski free if you are 6 or younger or 70 years or older.

Holiday Ticket Prices 2/19-21/05 - 4 hour is $50, 8 hour is $55, 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 on the night ticket!

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) until 3/20/05.

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 - Wednesday Deal!

Snow Valley has a 45-72" base with snow expected this week. Holiday Prices 2/19-21/05.

Wednesday Ticket Deal - Ride for only $19 on Wednesdays!!

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).

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 13-64 all day, $21 ages 6-12 all day, $33 ages 65-69 all day, kids 5 and under ride free with paid adult and those ages 70+ ride free.

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

www.snow-valley.com

Mt. Baldy - Lodging Special!

Mt. Baldy has a 24-42" base. They will get snow this week.

Claremont Inn Lodging Deal - Book a stay and get a free lift ticket and breakfast. Call (909) 981-3344 for information and reservations.

$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.

Ticket 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

Let it snow,

Yvette
SOTC - Southern California Editor

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