Presented by REI, The Utah Nordic Alliance, The Cottonwood Canyons Foundation & Wild Rose.

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!

 Snowshoe Interpretive Tours

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. A beginner and family friendly event! Recommended for ages 10 and up.

Introduction To Classic Cross Country Skiing

This is a great way to experience cross country skiing for the first time and to get instruction while exploring Mountain Dell’s beautiful groomed track. Taught by the experts from The Utah Nordic Alliance (TUNA) & REI. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

Beginning Skate Ski Lesson

You’ve always admired those skiers who wiz by—now is your chance to enjoy the fun. Take an introductory skate ski lesson with the instructors from the Utah Nordic Alliance & REI. Basic Classic skiing experience is required for all 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. MSR, Atomic, Fischer, Salomon, Rossignol, Swix & more will be on hand with the latest & greatest all day long. Sponsored by Wild Rose.

Activities will generally begin on the hour & half hour. 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.

When: Activities begin at 10am and will run through 3pm on Saturday, January 10th 2009.

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.

See Also:
www.wintertrails.org
www.rei.com
www.cottonwoodcanyons.org
www.utahnordic.com

Please direct inquiries to Eric Spreng at espreng [at] rei [dot] com