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December 24, 2011
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Yes, You Can Ski This Holiday In Lake Tahoe!
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Sierra-at-Tahoe Opens On $30 Tickets
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Great Deals, Values, Tips & More For Our Readers!
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Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe, Diamond Peak, Sugar Bowl
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Holiday Events at Squaw Valley!
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The Greatest Boot Fitter On The Planet!
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'Twas two nights before Christmas and all through the ski house, not a creature was stirring, not even the laptop mouse. Every couch, every chair and even the floor, were littered with sliders, too tired to snore... When all of a sudden there arose such a clatter, the fireplace rocked and the roof seemed to shatter! She woke with a start and jumped up from the floor; rushed down the stairs and threw open the door. He stood in the snow with bloodshot eyes and a grin, decked out in Spyder from toes to his chin. "It's Christmas my dear and I'm here without fail. It's SOTC Santa with Sliding on the Cheap deals, sent to you FREE through worldwide email!"
Hello Sliders!
The SOTC CREW just finished 7 days of non-stop skiing and riding. The question we get asked every day, besides, "when will it snow?" is "how are the ski/ride conditions?" My response is, excellent, if you understand what is available to you and your family.
*What You Will Not Find This Holiday:
Neck Deep POW
Extreme Tree and Back Country Skiing
100% Of The Runs Open
Ten Hour Commute to Lake Tahoe From The Bay Area
45 Minute Lift Lines and 10,000 of your closest friends
Your kids sitting in the lodge because they are freezing cold
Slammed Restaurants, Hotels, and Ski/Ride Shops
*Here Is What You Will Find:
Thousands of Acres of Groomed Slopes, In Great Condition!
Little Or No Lift Lines
Cheap Lift Ticket Deals!
Sunny Skies, More Like Spring Than Winter
A Fast Commute To and From The Bay Area
*Do You Like To Ski or Ride?
If you're Ski/Ride crazy like we are, you'll have a great Christmas Holiday in Lake Tahoe, and you know what, the POW is coming. Do not depend on your local Bay Area "Expert" who more than likely, does not have a clue as to what the skiing is like. Send me a note at kwtinto@aol.com if you need an update from the SOTC CREW. We were on the slopes TODAY and will be TOMORROW as well. Check the video below, from the SOTC CREW day at Northstar on Tuesday.
Come on up, and I guarantee you will have a great ski/ride vacation. We've just finished 7 days in a row, and if I didn't have to go to my Mom's for Christmas, we'd have 7 more in a row.
*The POW Will Come!
Yes, and with it, everyone and their brother. Come on up and enjoy the most relaxing, best weather, low crowd holiday ever.
*Forecast
Mike Pechner says it appears the storm door could open again around January 2nd, for what could be a moderate storm, the first real change in the weather. Until then, it is just icy cold at night, near perfect for snowmaking.
*The Skinny
Check the video if you want to get a preview of what you'll see this holiday. Sugar Bowl will offer a special price, and Boreal has great snow and great value. Want to ski/ride with Jonny Moseley? You can for FREE, daily during the holiday at 2pm at wonderful Squaw Valley.
Did you know we have one of the best boot fitters on the planet right here in the Bay Area? Greg Whitehouse, from California Ski Company in Berkeley, is the John Madden of skiing. Watch the video below to see how Greg makes old boots new again!
*SOTC Rocking On Facebook
What's hot on our Facebook? Daily CREW updates on conditions, deals, tips and more on resorts across the USA. See the latest CREW video and we're always "lurking" around, even while on the mountain so we can answer any questions!
"Like" Us On Facebook Here!
*Northstar Opens New Zephyr Lodge and Promised Land Express Quad Chair!
And the SOTC CREW was there! The new lift will double the backside lift capacity, so goodbye lines at the backside lift, and the new Zephyr Lodge, is really fantastic. Take two minutes, checkout the new lodge, lift and some straight up GoPro Editor Helmet Cam of the ski condition at Northstar, taken on Tuesday!
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*Shop At Sports Basement With Your 10% SOTC Discount!
Thats right, sliders. Get that last minute shopping done at Sports Basement and save 10% off the lowest marked price by asking for your discount at checkout. Ski/Ride gear clothing, biking, running, hiking, climbing and more. SB covers it all!
http://www.sportsbasement.com
*Squaw Valley December 26th-30th
2 p.m. Ski with Jonny Moseley - Come on out to take a few laps with Olympic Gold Medalist and Squaw Valley’s Chief Mountain Host, Jonny Moseley. Skiers can join Jonny at the bottom of the Funitel at 2 p.m. for a unique and complimentary mountain tour.
http://www.squaw.com
*Heavenly
Is happy to announce the on-mountain connection between Nevada and California today. Please note there is still no connection between California and Nevada but the free shuttle busses run between all three base lodges throughout the day. Snowmakers blasted snow on Boulder Bowl, California Trail, Round-a-bout, Groove and Skyline Trail last night.
21 trails were groomed over night making that fresh corduroy. Snow base depth is from 18in-24in.
*Heavenly Holiday Video!
*Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe Season Pass Giveaway!
Season Pass-A-Day Giveaway is going on now! Buy your lift ticket online through skirose.com and redeem it anytime between now-Jan. 1st and you’ll be automatically entered to win an Unlimited season pass! Buy your tickets here: http://www.mtrose.com/tickets-passes-daily-specials/tickets-passes-daily-specials
*Sugar Bowl Rolls The Holiday On Discount Tickets!
Considering the current operations we have decided to keep lower ticket prices through the holiday season! Instead of the planned holiday ticket rates, the resort will simply use the regular non-holiday rate from Sat December 24th through Sunday January 1st. For current ticket prices visit sugarbowl.com/tickets
Bear Valley!
*Check Special Holiday Pricing at Bear Valley!
Bear Valley Special Holiday Pricing!
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*Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe
With 4 out of the 7 lifts spinning and more terrain opening regularly, we are hearing great things about open terrian. Mt. Rose continues to open up more terrain and with cooler temperatures.
*Check Mt. Rose-Ski Tahoe Video Here!
*Mt. Rose-Ski & Stay -SOTC CREW Favorite For Value
Mt. Rose has partnered with lodging properties in Reno and Lake Tahoe to offer amazing ski and stay deals starting at $79 and daily shuttles from Reno.
http://www.mtrose.com/general-information/shuttles
http://www.mtrose.com/general-information/lodging-packages
First Timer Packages for ages 11+ include a 90-minute lesson, beginner lift ticket (for the Ponderosa, Flying Jenny and Galena lifts) and rental equipment! $72 online/$74 at window.
Rosebuds kid’s camps for ages 4-10 include a 2-hour lesson, lift ticket, equipment and helmet. Three sessions go out daily during the holidays. Reserve your spot online through skirose.com! $74 per session.
http://www.skirose.com
*Diamond Peak
100% of Diamond Peak’s beginner terrain is open.
Child’s Ski Center and Adult Ski /Snowboard School is in full operation!
Beginner Learn-to-Ski or Snowboard Packages are just $75 Crystal Ridge Run, at elevation 8,540, offers the best views of Lake Tahoe and is accessed by the Crystal Express Quad Snowflake Lodge overlooking Lake Tahoe is open daily with stunning views of the lake on its expansive deck.
Diamond Peak offers FANTASTIC value!
Adult All Day lift tickets are $54 everyday including holidays
Children 7-14 are $20
Kids 6 and under are free
*Sugar Bowl
Open with Top-to-Bottom Skiing and Riding!
Sugar Bowl is now open 7 days a week with 5 lifts, 21 trails and 1,500 vertical feet of top-to-bottom skiing and riding. Scheduled each day are White Pine, Jerome Hill Express, Christmas Tree Express, Mt Lincoln Express and Nob Hill.
Sugar Bowl's signature kids programs, Sugar Bears, Powder Cubs, and Black Bear Adventures all offer a guaranteed 3:1 class size ratio. Small groups ensure your child will gain the most knowledge and experience possible as well and make lasting memories of on the snow fun.
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Kevin Tinto
Editor-in-Chief
Slidingonthecheap.com
 
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