Hello Sliders,

The crowded holiday is over and the snow is still coming down......I'd get up there if I were you. Weather.com says we could get more snow this week - "EPIC" doesn't do all of this justice!! Check out the Season Pass deals for next year that many of the resorts are now advertising - see Mammoth/June and Bear below and check out all your deals for this week.......

Mammoth Mountain - Powder Skis Required!

Mammoth has a 13-15' base and could get snow off and on through Friday. The weekend looks to be partly cloudy with more snow expected next week. Start saving for your 2005/2006 Season Pass - if you don't get one this year you may never get the chance again!!

2005/2006 Season Pass - Current pass holders can renew for $450 starting 3/21/05. If you don't have a season pass now or you don't renew this year, you may never get another chance at a Mammoth Value Pass. Next year, Mammoth will only offer renewals of their Mammoth Value Pass - get one or loose out!! Those wishing to purchase for the first time can buy it beginning 4/1/05 (it sold out in 16 days last year so order early) - adults are $485, youth are $365 and kids are $345. This pass will be good starting on 5/1/05 until the end of the next season.

Snowshoe Tours 2/22/05 & 2/24/05 - $25 gets you a guided tour, rentals a hot drink and dessert. Tour begins from Tamarack Lodge. Call (760) 934-2442 for reservations and details.

Cross Country Tours 2/23/05 - $25 gets you a guided tour, rentals a hot drink and dessert. Tour begins from Tamarack Lodge. Call (760) 934-2442 for reservations and details.

VANS Unbound Freestyle Halfpipe 2/27/05 - Registration is from 9-10:30am at Jill's Room in the Main Lodge. Competition starts at 11am. This is open to all and it's only $10. You must have the USASA registration and a lift ticket/pass. You can get the USASA registration at the signups.

Music on 2/25/05 - Dry Creek will feature Niccole Bayley from 3:30-7pm and Little Eagle will have Edgar Thatcher from 2:30-5pm.

Music on 2/26/05 - Canyon will have 32 Below from 2:30-5pm, Dry Creek will feature Niccole Bayley from 3:30-7pm and Little Eagle will have Edgar Thatcher from 2:30-5pm.

Music on 2/27/05 - Canyon will have 32 Below from 2:30-5pm, Dry Creek will feature Niccole Bayley from 3:30-7pm.

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

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

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

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.

www.mammothmountain.com

June Mountain - Boarder Powder Heaven

June has an 11-13' basewith a 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 - Chains Required!!!

Bear Mountain and Snow Summit have a 3-5' base and they received 20-24" so far. The snow is still falling and they expect it to continue through Wednesday. Plus, there is a chance for more Thurs. and Sun. Check road conditions before heading up. Reservations are a must as they limit ticket sales - call (909) 866-5841 or order tickets online! Screamin' Deal Season Pass details below....

Jiffy Lube 2 for 1 - Get a lube and ask for a coupon to get 2 adult lift tickets for the price of 1!!

Screamin' Deal Season Pass - The 2005/2006 Season Pass will go on sale 2/28/05 through 5/31/05. It will actually be valid starting 3/14/05 - with all the snow we've been getting, you could be skiing/riding late into this season with it!! The Dual Mountain pass will also get you free scenic lift rides this summer (excludes night passes). If you ski/ride 5 or more days, it pays for itself. The Adult Midweek Dual Mountain pass will be $249 - what a deal!!

Forum Youngblood Contest Series 2/26/05 - Come challenge your friends and you may go the finals on 3/27/05 at Sierra at Tahoe!

$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 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.

www.bigbearmountainresorts.com

Free Tickets for Subscribers

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Mt. High - 7' Dump!!!!!

Mt. High has a 6-8' base and they got a whopping 7' dump this week with white stuff still coming down - could life be any better? More is on the way, too! Mt. High limits ticket sales so make reservations at (888) 754-7878.

Events for 2/26/05 - USASA Jib Pipe #2, Girls Powder Demo, KROQ Rock & Ride promotion, Bullwheel Red Hook promotion.

ACTIVE Sponsor Me Jib Fest 2/27/05 - Compete and win 1st place and you could be sponsored for a year!!! Sponsors include Rome Snowboards, Planet Earth Outerwear, Thirty-two Boots, Von Zipper Eyewear and Active Ride Shop. All top riders will get prizes. Entry fee is $25 and event tickets are $25.

Events for 2/27/05 - KROQ Rock & Ride promotion.

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.

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

Snow Valley - Bring your Chains!

Snow Valley has a 60-85" base and they got 8-12" overnight. More snow expected this week.

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.

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

www.snow-valley.com

Mt. Baldy - What a Season!

Mt. Baldy has a 6-8' base and the flakes are still falling. They will get even more snow this week. You may be able to get $25 vouchers at select sport shops - check Sport Chalet!

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.

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

Powder days to you,

Yvette
SOTC - Southern California Editor

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