Salt Lake Telegram | 1939-02-16 | Page 5 | Ski Sites near Provo Studied

SKI SITES NEAR PRQVOSTUDIED PROVO "We have aa good an opportunity for excellent winter porta area In our own backyard a are found at Bun Valley or other famous recreational spots," Oaorge C. Larson, supervisor of tha Uinta national forest, told members of the Timpanogo Bkl ekib hare Wednesday Wednes-day night In a meeting called to diacuaa possible development of akl sites In tha vicinity. Snow condition in Provo canyon are not so good, Mr. Larson aald, suggesting Daniel canyon and the right fork of Hobble Creek oanyon near 8pringvlU as possibly the beat Location. However, a Prove I a eolleg town, with a great number of sports loving young people wno are not endowed en-dowed with their own ears or a great 'deal ef money, aom affort should ba made to develop aa area In close proximity ta tha city, be aald. Alt Engen, nationally famous skier and employe of the forest service, ser-vice, will be available during the first part ef April to Inspect akl condition In this area, Mr, Larson announced. He also pledged the support sup-port of the forest service aa far as possible and said that. If the club oould provide materials, the service would provide the labor In building a akl shelter at tha selected sits. Approximately 100 akl enthusiasts attended the meeting and were entertained en-tertained with a 0-minute movie showing activities at Sun Valley.