by Kevin Tinto
August 26, 2003
by Kevin Tinto
August 26, 2003
Hey Sliders!
With temperatures in the Bay Area topping 90 degrees, the ski season
feels a long way off, yet, here it is again--Labor Day Weekend and
that means tent sales. This year, we even have SOTC special deep
discounts at Sports Basement and Homewood.
What's a tent sale you ask? Every Labor Day Weekend, ski retailers
and ski resorts cart out all the gear they didn't sell last season,
set up mammoth tents in their parking lots, and blow it out at,
well, up to 80% off retail...
Got your interest? Thought so... In addition, many of the retailers
and resorts sell last year's demo and rental gear, for ridiculously
low prices. They also offer 2004 gear at up to 40% off. The Sliding
on the Cheap crew shops the tent sales, so should you!
*Cheap Season Passes!
A couple of years ago, cheap season passes appeared, and we haven't
stopped smiling since. Who'd have thought you could get a season
pass for $99.00? Even if you only ski or ride a few days a year,
it pays to pick up one of these passes. While it seems a long way
off, it won't be that long until you're crying buckets of tears as
$50+ blows out of your savings account, for ONE LIFT TICKET; so
I'll say it again:
Check out the season pass offerings. Where do you find them?
Scan down, dear sliders. As usual, we've got you covered.
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*Tent Sales Galore!
The Labor Day weekend tent sales are "it" for deals. Expect to
find equipment up to 80% off! The following is a sampling of our
favorite tent sales.
If you need to book a hotel: tahoefun.org
or call toll free 1 800 824-6348.
*Sports Basement (San Francisco, near Pac Bell Park)
Where does the SOTC crew shop everyday? Sports Basement...of course.
Sports Basement offers a vast selection of athletic shoes, backpacks,
sleeping bags, snowboards, fitness and triathlon apparel, cycling
gear and technical attire for many more activities. Major named-brands,
include: The North Face, Adidas, Asics, Sierra Designs, Hind, Burton,
Speedo and many more sold at 30-60% off retail price every day.
Online: sportsbasement.com and enter coupon code SLIDING3 for an
additional 10% off your purchase!
*Any Mountain (Eight Stores - Bay Area)
All winter gear marked down 30% and through Labor Day Weekend,
everything will be marked an ADDITIONAL 20% off. For more information:
anymountaingear.com
*Northstar-at-Tahoe Hwy 267
Tent Sale will be held Fri, Sat, Sun August 29th - August 31st.
Northstar's Village Parking Lot. 30-80% savings on skis, boots,
bindings, gloves, hats, fleece, long underwear, goggles, socks,
outerwear and accessories from Marker, Dynastar, Kily, Hot Chillys,
Smith, Burton, Obermeyer, K2, Rossignol, Lange, Salomon, Bogner,
Nordica, just to name a few.
*Porter's Ski and Sport Truckee Longs Shopping Center Hwy 29
The tent sale this year will be at the Truckee store location.
Beginner through expert equipment available. August 30th - September
1st. Plenty of gear and clothing for all ages and levels. Porter's
generally draws a large crew, so get to the sale early for best
items. For information: 530 587-1500.
*Granite Chief - Truckee - Donner Pass Road
Tent sale, Truckee store only, 40%-60% off. Last year demos including:
Volkl, Rossignol, K2, Solomn and more. Great deal on boots, poles
and clothing, Spyder, Marmot, etc. Spring and Summer gear also on
sale. For information: 530-587-2809.
*Village Ski Loft - Incline Village
29th annual tent sale, 4 days beginning August 29th - September
1st. 40%-80% off. Dynastar, Burton, K2, Smith, Mountain Hardware,
Arcteryx and way more! 775-831-3537 for more information. Bike
equipment on sale too! The oldest tent sale in Tahoe and they have
Spyder clothing discounted as well as the hottest new stuff: Arcteryx.
In addition to new gear, they will be selling out demo and rental
gear. Great way to outfit the entire family.
*Heavenly South Lake Tahoe
Heavenly's annual Ski & Snowboard Sale will be held at the California
Lodge, August 30 - September 1st. 1 800 2 HEAVEN
*Kirkwood Tent Sale
Kirkwood is hosting a tent sale over Labor Day with up to 80% off
on an entire range of new and used demo gear. It will be held at
the Red Cliff Lodge August 30th. ONE DAY ONLY! Purchase CHEAP
season passes at the sale. Saturday Night at the Red Cliff - The
first annual Kirkwood/RSN Film Fest! Todd Offenbacher, world class
climber hosting.
*Bobos/Mogul Mouse (Reno)
Labor Day Tent Sale Blowout Prices on hot gear and merchandise save
money and talk tech with ski and snowboard reps who will be on site
throughout the sale. Friday, August 29th through Monday, September
1st 9am-7pm. 475 E. Moana Lane, Reno.