Winter Trails Day January 8th, 2011
Saturday, January 9th at 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.
Part of the national Winter Trails Day event.