A study had been published concerning the proposed Parley's Canyon Trail that would run from Mtn Dell to Summit Park. This would offer cycling options other than the shoulder of I-80 and the potential of XC ski track. Details of the study can be found at http://www.recreation.slco.org/planning/PDFdocs/Parleys_Canyon_Trail.pdf

There is a survey concerning this study that can be found at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WWFNJ2X

Note that the survey asks for your choice on a few options, including north side or south side east of Lamb's Canyon, and options on ways to cross from the north to the south (existing underpass, new bridge, new tunnel). New bridge costs about three times what a new tunnel does. North side to the archery club and then going through a tunnel might be the most ski-friendly option.

Just in time for holiday gift giving we have received our new shipment of TUNA hats. These are Toko knit hats with an extendable or removable pompom ball. Now available in black, red or blue for $20 each. Click through for photos and to purchase online. http://www.utahnordic.com/catalog/apparel/hats

That would be the new TUNA suit. Or so says the author at JohnnyKlister.com. Check it out. http://johnnyklister.com/

TUNA, The Utah Nordic Alliance, is excited to announce the hiring of Matthew Johnson as the new Program Director and Head Coach.

Johnson is currently the Assistant Nordic Coach at Burke Mountain Academy in East Burke, Vt. In addition to working at Burke, his coaching experience includes two trips to the Scandinavian Cup, described by the US Ski Association as “one of the premier steps of the elite junior athlete and coach development pipeline.” Johnson was the trip leader for the most recent Scando Cup.

Johnson has also worked as a coach at the three most recent Junior Olympics, the nation’s top race for Junior skiers.

“We are excited and looking forward to dynamic growth and increased success in our Junior Programs from Learn-to-Ski to Competition with the addition of Matthew Johnson to our organization,” said TUNA President Richard Hodges. “Matt brings successful national and international coaching experience to our programs.”

Dear TUNA Members and Friends:

The Utah Nordic Alliance (TUNA) Board of Trustees has recently made some changes in our Junior Ski Programs. We have decided to expand the focus of and develop a more formal athlete progression track in our Youth Programs. We have gathered feedback and information over the last several seasons from parents, regional programs, national programs and athletes to find a path to improve our Junior athlete’s skills and participation no matter their ultimate skiing aspirations. TUNA’s volunteer Trustees have invested a great amount of time, consideration and effort in this challenging process.

This page lists items lost and found. Have you lost or found something? You can email us at lost_and_found [at] utahnordic [dot] com and we'll post it here.

Lost

Set of Car Keys
Where: Mountain Dell
Date: Friday, March 2, 2012
Contact: Ines Schwemmer 801-520-4710

Womans Black Patagonia cross country jacket
Where: Soldier Hollow lodge following Raffle at WCS race 1/21/12
Date: January 21, 2012
Contact: Stephanie Strohl 435-649-0487 or c-sstrohl [at] comcast [dot] net

Black Toko mid-weight gloves (M-L)
Where: Soldier Hollow lodge, probably on deck near ski rack
Date: January 21, 2012
Contact: Gary Colgan at 801.230.6005

Found

Active TUNA Members can post classified ads on the TUNA website for free! If you've got ski-related equipment that you'd like to sell, give it a try. Here's a quick primer:

• Posting classified ads is free! However, to post a classified ad, you must be logged into the website and must be an active member for the current season (membership runs from July 1 through June 30). Buyers don't need to be logged in and don't need to be TUNA members.
• Classified ads are for ski and outdoor equipment only please. No tires, cars, air-conditioners, computer equipment, furniture and the like -- for that, please try ksl.com or craigslist. They're also free.