Although snow-sport season began for the some resorts only recently, the discounts are upon us. Whether looking for a way to score cheap tickets for the weekend, or simply to get out for a few hours during the work week, area resorts have something in store for the bargain hunting snow enthusiast.
Here is a taste of what is being offered this season.
Nov. 30
Boreal Skier/Snowboarder Appreciation Day, Boreal, call (530) 426-3666 or visit www.borealski.com
Dec. 17
Excellence In Education Ski & Skate Day at Squaw Valley USA. A local fund-raiser for the Excellence in Education Foundation. Pre-purchase $20 vouchers at Porter's Ski & Sport or Bank of the West. All proceeds go to the foundation, Squaw Valley USA (530) 583-6955.
Dec. 15
Ho Ho Homewood, $7 lift tickets with a new toy, Homewood Mountain Resort,
(530) 525-2992.
Jan. 7
Excellence in Education Day $15 lift tickets, Homewood Mountain Resort, (530) 525-2992.
Subaru Ski Fest at Tahoe Cross Country ski area in Tahoe City. Free introductory cross country ski lessons will be offered along with discounted rentals, (530) 583-5475.
Jan. 9
The 28th Annual Local Merchant's Day at Northstar. Call, (530) 562-2281 or visit www.skinorthstar.com
Jan. 25
Skier/Snowboarder Appreciation Day at Donner Ski Ranch. Call (530) 426-3635 or visit www.donnerskiranch.com
Feb. 8
Skier/Snowboarder Appreciation Day at Donner Ski Ranch. Call (530) 426-3635 or visit www.donnerskiranch.com
Feb. 16
Merchant's Day with skiing, barbecue and music: Homewood Mountain Resort, (530) 525-2992.
March 15
Skier/Snowboarder Appreciation Day at Donner Ski Ranch, call (530) 426-3635 or visit www.donnerskiranch.com
March 19-23
College Week at Northstar-at Tahoe, (530) 562-2281, www.skinorthstar.com
April 9-13
College Week at Northstar-at-Tahoe, (530) 562-2281, www.skinorthstar.com
April 18
Homewood Customer Appreciation Day, Homewood Mountain Resort, (530) 525-2992.
April 19
Skier/Snowboarder Appreciation Day, Donner Ski Ranch, (530) 426-3635, www.donnerskiranch.com