Winter Trails Day scheduled January 8th, 2011

Free Skate Clinic
Free Ice Skating Clinic for all ages Jan. 8 from 2-4pm. Ice skating, lessons, prizes, and a fun ice skating exhibition starring our own local CHRC skaters--- all free. Bring all your friends and family to this exciting event.


Quick Stats
Date: Jan. 8 Time: 2-4pm


Free Cross Country and Snowshoeing

Soldier Hollow
2002 Soldier Hollow Lane
Midway, UT 84049
(435) 654-2002
info@soldierhollow.com
http://www.soldierhollow.com/
Date: 1/8/11  Time: 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Soldier Hollow will be offering free trail passes, equipment, and mini lessons to all first time skiers.


Soldier Hollow is named one of the top four Nordic ski resorts in America, by Outside Magazine, and features premier cross country facilities including the award winning Olympic Lodge. Soldier Hollow will be offering free trail passes, equipment, and mini lessons to all first time skiers. You will have the opportunity to ski on 33 kilometers of groomed trails that offer every skier ample choices. As Outside Magazine said” You’ll find trails for everyone…” A first time skier will have a great time peacefully gliding right from the lodge to our beginner trail “City Slicker”. After cruising the trails one can settle in at the lodge for hot cocoa and a warm fireplace. Soldier Hollow will also be offering free snowshoeing on marked and mapped trails that are gentle and exhilarating. Schedule: 12:30- 4:00 Cross Country Ski Lessons: 1:00-3:30, starting every half hour on the half hour. (example: 1:00, 1:30, ect.)


Snowbasin Resort

3925 Snowbasin Road
Huntsville, UT 84317
(801) 620-1000
info@snowbasin.com
http://www.snowbasin.com/
Date: 1/8/11
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM


This is a day devoted to introducing adults and children to the sports of Nordic skiing and snowshoeing. Come try our trails and use our rental equipment at no cost.


This is a day devoted to introducing adults and children to the sports of Nordic skiing and snowshoeing. Come try our trails and use our rental equipment at no cost.


Mountain Dell Golf Course
Looking to try out snowshoes for the first time? Want some instruction on how to kick and glide on Nordic skis? Fascinated by winter ecology? Winter Trails Day at Mountain Dell is your chance to get out there with some help from the experts! If you are a beginner or first timer on snow, come join the staff of REI, the cross country ski experts from the Utah Nordic Alliance and the knowledgeable guides from Cottonwood Canyons Foundation. This day of guided snowshoeing, cross country & skate ski instruction and outdoor interpretation is not to be missed! Already know how to ski or snowshoe? Come try out the latest and greatest gear. Demo equipment will be provided at no charge by local retailer Wild Rose, plus the top brands in the snow sports industry. Activities include hour long snowshoe interpretive tours, 40 minute introductory classes to cross country skiing and beginning skate ski lessons. Best of all, it’s FREE!



Guided Snowshoe Hikes!
Join us for a peek into the winter wonderland of the Wasatch Mountains! The Cottonwood Canyons Foundation will provide basic snowshoeing instruction and insight into winter ecology and watersheds. A beginner and family friendly event! FREE snowshoe rentals for each participant. Recommended for ages 10 and up.

Introduction to Cross Country Skiing
This is a great way to experience cross country skiing for the first time and to get instruction while exploring Mountain Dells's beautiful groomed track. Taught by the experts from REI and the Utah Nordic Alliance.FREE rental gear is included. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

Introduction to Skate Skiing
You've always admired those skiers who wiz by on skinny skis-now is your chance to enjoy the fun. Take an introductory skate ski lesson with the instructors from REI and the Utah Nordic Alliance. FREE rental gear is included. Classes are limited to 25 participants. Recommended for ages 14 and up.

Gear Demo
Try out the newest in snowshoes, Nordic skis boots & poles from the leading manufacturers of snow sport technology. Tubbs, MSR, Atomic, Rossignol, & Swix will be on hand with the latest & greatest all day long. Sponsored by retailer Wild Rose.

Schedule
Activities begin at 10am and will run through 2pm on Saturday, January 8th 2011. Lessons & hikes generally begin on the hour & half hour. The last tour leaves at 1PM. Participants will be served on a first come first served basis. No advance registration is required. Please allow ample time for registration and equipment fitting.

Directions
Mountain Dell Golf course is located in lower Parley’s Canyon on I-80 east of Salt Lake City at exit 134 (6.5 miles from the mouth of the canyon).

Disclaimer: Participants must be at least 10 years of age and in good physical health. All participants must sign a waiver before participating in any activity or using demo gear. Any participants under the age of 18 must have a parent/legal guardian present. Mountain Dell is located in a protected watershed area. Sorry, dogs or other pets are not permitted by law.