Hello Sliders,

Even though Spring is here, we should be getting a little more Winter this week per Weather.com. With Spring break and the Easter Holiday, we have many events at our Southern California resorts not to mention the Season Pass deals some resorts are offering for next year. Which reminds me, Mammoth Value Passes are now on sale for renewals so get yours before you loose the chance! If you can volunteer at the Mammoth Orowheat US Alpine Championships, you can get free lift passes - see below for details. Here are your deals......

Mammoth Mountain - Powder for Your Easter Basket!

Mammoth has a 13-15' base. They got a whooping 26" in the last storm and they should get snow most of the week with partly cloudy skies expected this weekend. 2005/06 Mammoth Value Pass renewals are now on sale!

2005/2006 Season Pass - Current Mammoth Value Pass holders can now renew for $450. 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 do so 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.

3/27/05 Easter Festivities - Join the fun with an Easter egg hunt, face painting, snowmobile rides, games and more at Canyon and Main Lodge Ski and Snowboard Schools. Visit the Easter Bunny at noon and enjoy the activities starting at 1:30pm.

3/27/05 Pond Skimming - Register for this thrilling event at Canyon Lodge at 11am. Competition begins at 2pm. You must be 16 yrs. or older and costumes are encouraged. Call (760) 934-0645 for more information.

Orowheat 2005 US Alpine Championships - See the country's best Downhill, Super G, G.S. and Slalom racers. Volunteers can get free lift passes - see the website for information and required paperwork downloads. Volunteers are needed 3/31-4/5/05.

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 - Snow Bunnies Expected!

June has an 10-12' base and they should get more snow this week. They got 13" in the last storm.

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 - Screamin' Season Pass Deal

Bear Mountain and Snow Summit have a 3-5' base. They could make snow this week and they should get snow Tuesday and Thursday this week. Reservations are a must as they limit ticket sales - call (909) 866-5841 or order tickets online!

2005/06 Season Pass Kids Contest - Have your child write a peom or draw a picture of their last trip to Bear Mountain Resorts and submit it to jtarras [at] bigbearmountainresorts.com for a chance to win a free children's season pass. This contest is open to kids ages 7-12. Dealine for entry is 3/31/05. Don't forget to include the child's name, age and contact information.

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 is on sale now through 5/31/05. It is actually valid now - 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!!

$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 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 - Ralph's Ticket Deal Ends 3/22/05

Mt. High has a 4-6' base! They got 1-3" this past storm and more snow is expected Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Mt. High limits ticket sales so make reservations at (888) 754-7878.

3/26/05 to 4/2/05 - Spring Bling

3/26/05 - Easter Egg Hunt

4/2/05 - KROQ Live on the Sundeck

Visit their Sport shop for a 25% discount on Mt. High logo wear!!

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

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.

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. Deal ends 3/22/05.

www.mthigh.com

Snow Valley - Name the New Terrain Park for a Season Pass

Snow Valley has a 48-90" base with snow a possibility this week. They got 1-3" this last storm.

Try your hand at naming the lower terrain park and if your suggestion is selected, you will get a 2005/06 Season Pass!!

3/27-28/05 - Easter Weekend the Easter Bunny will be visiting!

2005/06 Season Pass Deal - They offer several options including an adult Anytime pass (ages 23+) for $289, an adult Midweek pass (ages 13+) for $189, an Anytime child pass (ages 6-12) for $139, a Badge/Military pass for $259, a Student pass (ages 13-22) for $249 and a Family pass ages (13-16) for $219. See website for restrictions/limitations. This offer is available now through 6/1/05 or until 5,000 passes are sold.

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 - 6-10 Foot Base!!

Mt. Baldy has a 6-10' base. They should get fresh snow this week!

$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

Happy Spring Break/Easter,

Yvette
SOTC - Southern California Editor

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