POWder Parties, Ski Bus Deals, Ski & Ride Vacation Getaway
Help us celebrate our 14th Season as a ski and ride community: engage in some fun at our annual season kick-off POWDER parties happening around the SF Bay Area – view photos from previous events!
East Bay, Berkeley POWDER party – Wednesday DEC 5, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM; 20% of event funds collected will be donated to Hurricane Sandy Relief efforts managed by New Your Cares; $5 event fee,view details & RSVP
Hop on the Bay Area Ski Bus to Tahoe for a fun-filled day on the slopes of your favorite ski resort and sleep or watch a featured movie on the way back home; bus trips for family, teens, adults, and singles. Get $6 per person off one day trips and $10 off two day trips.
Treat yourself, family and/or friends to a ski/ride destination vacation to Revelstoke Mountain Resort in British Columbia, Sun Valley Idaho / Grand Targhee in WY and Brekenridge / Vail in Colorado; get $30-$40 off these trips.
SF Ski Season Kickoff Party in San Francisco – Thursday, Nov 1, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM: view event details & RSVP
Join us on Wednesday October 31, 2012, 2:30pm-5pm to celebrate: San Francisco Giants 2012 World Series Champion Post Parade Celebration. Meet local skiers and snowboarders who are fans of the SF Giants to celebrate with an after parade celebration meetup for drinks and conversations.
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Tahoe POWder Alert Updated on Dec 25 2012, 12:45 pm PST. Light Snow and 32 F at Truckee, CA. Winds are South at 9.2 MPH. The humidity is 75%. The wind chill is 24 F. – “A very Merry White Christmas Day with another two feet of snow expected by this evening.” – weather-geek
Boreal is opened; Boreal is typically the first resort to open(opening date was Oct 31, 2012) Hours: 9:00am – 9:00pm; night skiing from 3:30pm to 9pm.Trail Map | Cam
For a detailed listing of Tahoe ski resorts, check out our handy guide to all the Lake Tahoe area ski resorts! It’s the fastest way to scan lift ticket prices and compare the resorts to find the perfect one for you.
Question: Will the 2012-13 season be an El Niño or La Nina winter season?
Answer: The probability of an El Niño event is high according to “computer models developed by long-range weather forecasters project a wet winter across most of Northern California with above-average snowfall for Tahoe, the high Sierra and the Rocky Mountains.” – Tom Stienstra of Slope Dope. In addition, theWorld Meteorological Organizationsupports this finding with their detailed analysis.
You’re invited, join Bay Area skiers and boarders for our annual snow season kickoff parties to connect with skiers and snowboarders near you for ridesharing to your favorite Tahoe resort. Looking to join a Tahoe ski lease? Browse our listing, or list yours.
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SPOTLIGHT:Help skiDUCK.org give disadvantaged kids an opportunity to learn how to ski and snowboard.
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HALF OFF VIP WINE AND BEER TASTING TICKETS, now $20, was $40
For those who’d like to enjoy unlimited wine and beer tastings, buy the VIP ticket; use our ‘ snowpal ‘ discount promo code to get 50% off VIP wine and beer tasting tickets for $20(regular $40). VIP tickets also include free two nights hotel stay at The Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. The closest ski resort is Mt Rose which is only a 35 minutes drive away.
General admission and VIP event tickets include two free lift tickets(see below for details and restrictions).
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Saturday, November 17, 2012 starts at 11:00 AM – ends on Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 6:00 PM (PST) at the Santa Clara County Fairground 344 Tully Rd San Jose, CA 95111 – map and directions:
This event is open to all ages. The ski & snowboard show will have lots of games for adults and kids where you can win lift tickets, season passes from resorts and prizes for playing; your event ticket might pay for itself if you win a lift ticket or a season pass. One price structure: admission tickets are for all ages(adults, children, seniors).
ID check for those who’d like to enjoy the libations – VIP tickets for wine and beer tastings are for 21 and older.
If you’d like a special ski show expo only discounted pricing on a Season Pass(regular, college pass, seniors, etc) to your favorite Tahoe resort, attend to get in on discounted season pass offerings.
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What are the available ticketing options?
General Admission Tickets (regular price of $20). Includes 2 FREE LIFT TICKETS: China Peak & Dodge Ridge – *some restrictions apply, see below.
OR
VIP Admission Tickets (Discounted $10.00 with ‘ snowpal ‘ discount code; the discount represents a 25% off regular price of $40)
VIP tickets include all benefits of Gen Admission Ticket PLUS free commemorative wine or beer glass and unlimited beer or wine tasting for 4 hours & a free two night stay at The Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (See below for restrictions*)
Event Hours:
Saturday @ 11AM – 8PM
Sunday @11AM – 6PM Ticket is good for (1) day only – either Saturday OR Sunday.
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SATURDAY WINE TASTING
Over 50 Wineries
Starts at 1pm
Ends at 6pm
SPEND THE DAY SIPPING YOUR FAVORITE WINES, TRYING NEW LABELS ALL WHILE GEARING UP FOR THE 2012/13 WINTER SEASON.
THE WINE EXPO PORTION PRESENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WINE, ITS PRODUCTION AND ITS MANY COMPLEXITIES IN A FUN, RELAXED ATMOSPHERE.
SUNDAY BEER TASTING
Over 30 Breweries
Starts at Noon
Ends at 5pm
REGARDLESS IF YOU PREFER A PILSNER, STOUT OR AN AMBER ALE, THE BREW EXPO COMPONENT OF THE FESTIVAL HAS YOU COVERED.
SAMPLE MICRO-BREWS FROM AROUND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND TALK TO BREW MASTERS ABOUT HOW DIFFERENT SEASONALS ARE CREATED.
Event Details:
FREE LIFT TICKETS: EVERYONE receives TWO FREE LIFT TICKETS for attending!
* TWO free nights at Grand Sierra Resort with VIP tickets Restrictions: Valid Sun-Thurs Nov 1st – Jan 31st Based Upon Availability
* ONE-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION TO SKI OR TRANSWORLD SNOWBOARD MAGAZINE WITH ADMISSIONWith admission, receive a subscription to your choice of either SKI or Transworld Snowboarding Magazine ($5 value).
* Free Lift Tickets Restrictions:
+ China Peak Valid Sunday-Friday Black out days: December 23-31, 2012 / January 1-4, 2013 / January 20-21, 2013 / February 17-18, 2013.
+ Dodge Ridge Ticket will be valid everyday through December 25th, 2012. Ticket will also be valid Monday – Friday January 7 – 17, 2013 & Monday – Friday March 4 – Closing Day, 2013.
+ Sierra at Tahoe 2 for 1 Lift Ticket Deal Restrictions Coming Soon
WINE/BEER TASTING: Festival features wines and beer tasting from over 100 top wineries and breweries. Four hours of UNLIMITED tasting and commemorative glass with VIP ticket. Check event website for participating wineries and breweries.
SKI/SNOWBOARD SALE EXPO SHOW: Hosted by Lombardi Sports we’ll have over $1 Million dollars in goods from top brands such as Burton, K2, Atomic, Rossignol and many, many more… ALL AT UP TO 80% OFF!!!
**PARKING IS LIMITED: Public transit, walking & biking is encourage as parking is limited at the venue. Additional parking is available at Marina Green on a first come basis.
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(1) Saturday, November 10, 2012 starts at 11:00 AM – ends Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 6:00 PM (PST) at the Cal Expo Center 1600 Exposition Blvd Sacramento, CA 95815
Saturday, November 3, 2012 starts at 11:00 AM – ends Sunday, November 4, 2012 at 6:00 PM (PDT) at the Fort Mason Center Marina Blvd. & Buchanan St. San Francisco, 94123 | View Map and Get Directions
