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UPCOMING WINTER TRAILS DAY OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO TRY A NEW SNOW SPORT
Salt Lake City, January 2nd, 2009. Mountain Dell will host Winter Trails Day on January 10th, 2009 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Winter Trails is a national event that offers those new to snow sports an opportunity to try snowshoeing and cross country skiing FREE. During this time, equipment, instruction, classes & tours will be available to the public.

Local retailers REI & Wild Rose and outdoor non- profit organizations The Utah Nordic Alliance and The Cottonwood Canyons Foundation will be presenting this one day event of guided snowshoeing, cross country & skate ski instruction and outdoor interpretation.

Demo equipment will be provided at no charge by the top brands in the snow sports industry. Activities include hour long snowshoe interpretive tours, and introductory classes to cross country skiing and skate skiing.

According to REI spokesperson, Celeste Eppler, “There are few better activities for one’s health or personal enjoyment than snowshoeing or cross country skiing. Winter Trails Day makes that first step into these endeavors both fun and memorable.”

Cross country skiing and snowshoeing are excellent forms of low-risk, low impact aerobic exercise, according to SnowSports Industries America (SIA), a national non-profit trade association that represents product suppliers. Information provided through SIA indicates that both activates can help improve or maintain cardiovascular fitness as well as burn calories.

Activities are as follows:

SNOWSHOE INTERPRETIVE TOURS
The Cottonwood Canyons Foundation will provide basic snowshoeing instruction and insight into winter ecology. Tours are beginner and family friendly. Recommended for ages 10 and up.

INTRODUCTION TO CLASSIC CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
Participants will be introduced to cross country skiing for the first time 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
Skate skiing takes classic Nordic style up a notch in speed and cardiovascular exertion. This introductory skate ski lesson builds on classic style, and will be taught by the instructors from the Utah Nordic Alliance & REI. Basic Classic skiing experience is required for all participants. Recommended for ages 14 and up.

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GEAR DEMO
Participants can try out the newest in snowshoes, Nordic skis boots & poles from the leading manufacturers of snow sport technology. Tubbs, MSR, Atomic, Fischer, Salomon, Rossignol, Swix & more will be on hand with the latest & greatest gear all day long.

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. Participants should allow ample time for registration and equipment fitting.

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

Where: 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.

More information can be found these sponsor’s websites:
www.cottonwoodcanyons.org
www.utahnordic.com
www.rei.com
www.wildrosesports.com

Inquiries can be directed to Eric Spreng at espreng@rei.com or (801) 486-2100

For information about cross country skiing, snowshoeing and other snow sports, log onto www.winterfeelsgood.com. Winter Trails is organized nationwide and in Canada by SnowSports Industries America (SIA), the Cross Country Ski Areas Association (CCSAA) and the American Hiking Society.

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