http://www.thesnowjunkies.com Lodging, Gear, and Lift Ticket Deals for Skiers and Snowboarders Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:07:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The snow is falling all over the West…and so are the prices. There’s a ski resort war brewing in Colorado as the Front Range resorts battle a weakening economy. What does that mean for snowjunkies? How about the cheapest riding we’ve seen in years. THE EPIC PASS Price: $579 Resorts: ... http://www.thesnowjunkies.com/2008/11/10/early-season-steals-in-colorado/ [caption id="attachment_397" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="The genius who invented chili mac"][/caption] Our newest member joined the staff today.  Jason Luchini, aged 42, has just been released from prison.  This new position allows for him to work from home without violating parole. Welcome to the team! http://www.thesnowjunkies.com/2008/11/05/new-gear-editor/   [caption id="attachment_378" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Get a ride with TJ and Dex!"][/caption] Your car broke down.  Gas costs too much.  The cops jacked your license when they gave you a DUI.  For whatever reason, every snow junkie occasionally finds themselves without transportation to the mountain.  When you find yourself without wheels, here’s some less ... http://www.thesnowjunkies.com/2008/11/05/5-ways-to-get-to-the-hill/ STAY AT A STRANGER’S HOUSE -- Everyone knows the best place to crash is on your friend’s couch. But what if you don’t have any friends in a ski town, yet still want to stay for free? Enter Couchsurfing.com, a non-profit connects you with folks who’ve got some space. Bonus: ... http://www.thesnowjunkies.com/2008/11/05/4-unique-lodging-options/ Welcome to another Tuesday edition of Cheap Tix. This week, we dig into the noble world of charity where your old cans of food are transformed into discounted lift tickets, or in some cases, the holy grail of discounts: The FREE TICKET. So pack up those dusty ... http://www.thesnowjunkies.com/2008/11/04/tickets-for-food/ There’s nothing better while waiting for the snow to fall than to drool over the annual gear guides from various magazines.  We scoured the Interwebs for the flashiest ones of 2009.       Snowboarder Magazine:  Not much information, but the pictures sure are ... http://www.thesnowjunkies.com/2008/11/04/2009-gear-guides/ With all the flak over the Burton Love line, we wondered if there are other scandal prone snowboards on the market this season.  Turns out Burton isn’t the only company to have scantily clad ladies adorn their planks.  They’re just lucky enough to get called out on it.  Palmer Classic: Pixelated ... http://www.thesnowjunkies.com/2008/11/04/babes-on-boards/ Lots of big movies making the circuit this fall.  Check out the trailers below and click on the title to find out if the following films are heading to your town.   Warren Miller's Children Of Winter httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdrYBfw235k Matchstick: Claim httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-C5MRFnSJk Teton Gravity Research:  Lost and Found httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piLS9QCMqJg Burton:  It's Always Snowing Somewhere httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN9GsFWDaM4  Absinthe Films: Ready httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5IY5b3MRj0   http://www.thesnowjunkies.com/2008/11/03/5-movies-on-tour/ The best deals are the ones that produce free lift tickets.  And the best free tickets are the ones you don’t have to do a thing for except get one year older.  Here are ten resorts that are giving away free tix on your birthday during the 2008-2009 ski season. Make ... http://www.thesnowjunkies.com/2008/11/03/how-to-ride-free-on-your-birthday/ This week in Free Music Friday, we dig into the REI Go Playlist.  Corporate sponsorship at its best.  Artists get money and marketing.  We get free music.  The only price you pay REI’s irritating flash navigation and corporate ads.  The payoff is ten free songs.  You need to download them ... http://www.thesnowjunkies.com/2008/11/03/free-music-friday-music-from-rei/