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Show o Seufli CetikaR Utah Supplement To: Gunnison Valley News The Salina Sun Garfield County News - The Richfield Reaper VOLUME 2 NUMBER THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1981 11 Winter Lovers Sti to Last Fling Snowmobiling Fun Spotlight Staff Writer Spring, which officially arrives next week, brings images of green grass and blooming flowers to all but a few souls. black to red, white and blue. Gone are the days when a snowmobile suit (basic black, of course) made the wearer look like a quilted snowman. To those people who believe white is wonderful, spring- winterwear by the manufacturers, is not only functional, By Judy Zumwalt This snowmobiler typifies the dream of most who enjoy snowmobiling in the high country. Only in the past few time in the Rockies means warm sun, longer days, and sparkling, solid snow. weeks has there been enough snow to allow any serious activity in area mountains. found to be slightly higher in February, the second month of a price comparison survey being conducted by the Utah State Extension Service. Prices rose the most in Sevier up by $2.47 from January. In Sanpete County (which did not include Gunnison in the January survey), prices rose by, $1.13 from January's County, Utah total of $26.94. In the region, Garfield had the lowest price increase over January of the counties surveyed. There, prices rose by 39 cents from January to February. south-centr- al Salt Lake. County, which had the lowest prices in the January survey, had a 64 cent increase in prices over February. San Juan and Utah counties were added to the survey this month. Utah County was found to have the lowest market basket of the eight counties surveyed, with $25.56. Millard East was next at $26.71, followed by Cache, $26.94; Salt Lake, $27.00; Millard West, $27.70; Sanpete, $28.36; San Juan, Sevier County, $30.12, and $28.79; Garfield, $30.51. According to the survey, Garfield residents are paying $4.95 more for the 19 items than are Utah County residents. Sevier County residents are paying $4.56 more than Utah County residents; San Juan, $3.23; Sanpete, $2.80; Millard West, $2.14; Salt Lake, $1.44; Cache, $1.38; and Millard East, $1.15. For those considering rushing to Utah County to do their shopping, they may take into account the high price of gasoline. With gas prices hitting $1.34.9 a gallon and up in the south central Utah area, the long drive may more than make up for any savings on groceries. Margaret Oler, USU Extension Home Economist for Sevier County, said that gasoline is proving to be a greater factor today than it used to be. She said that high transportation costs appear to be affecting both merchants and consumers where in the past it hasnt been as big a factor. Oler said the prices were taken during a two day period in February to standarize die survey and give a more accurate reading. Also, an atempt to survey a chain store and a discount store was made where possible. The survey was taken mainly in large population centers in the counties surveyed. These included Richfield, Salina, Monroe, Panguitch, Gunnison, Manti, Provo, Fillmore, Delta, Mon- -, ticello, Logan and Salt Lake City,"' among others. Oler noted that grocery items on special appeared to be more of a factor in Februarys survey, than they were in the January survey. She also said that interest in the survey has picked up among USU Extension personnel as well as the public. She said the Extension Service has received a lot of feedback from the public. The service has also received some positive and negative feedback from merchants, she said. She said the survey has made it possible for individuals to relate to grocery store prices on a local level, whereas, the economic indictors widely reported in the press are kind of nebulus. PRICE COMPARISONBYSURVEY THE TAKEN IN FEBRUARY UTAH STATE EXTENSION SERVICES snowmobilers watched an early October snow melt away, to be followed by a short-live- d December snow which gradually disappeared into the ground. But in late January, several feet of powder were deposited in the mountains, snowmobilers machines buried in the white stuff. restricted to marked trails. snowmobiling in the country. They have the mountains all to themselves, Kim Girdner, a snowmobile consultant contracted by the Utah Industrial Development Commission to get the snowmobile ball rolling in the state, said. ( out long-anticipat- Girdner, with a federally-funde- d grant, is working to convince investors that Utah $50,000 by snowmobile dealers who found themselves almost giving away machines to get rid of them. is where the next big snowmobile mecca will develop. We have these beautiful mountains, groomed trails and some of the best snowmobiling you are going to find anywhere, and no one seems to know about it, Girdner says. But they But recent snows have added to the mountain snowpack, and produced enough to cover machine-eatin- g rocks, which lie in wait for unsuspecting victims. And the spring snow is solid it supports the tracked will. snowtreaders, rather than Crux of the plan is to show the area to possible investors, and engulfing them as the powder winter easy access to some of the best area. Cedar Breaks National Monument is open to Local snowmobilers have snowmobiling, but travel is The dry, warm winter was welcomed by farmers and ranchers but was received less of Las Vegas snowmobilers, who are starting to discover the one-piec- and than enthusiastically Bart Nichols, who opened the resort 16 years ago, has a snowmobiles. New fabrics and e as well insulation, in e long-joh- n as the familiar a wearers styles, give sleeker silhouette. two-piec- the joys of inhaling snow, absorbing snow, collecting snow in sleeves, boots, pockets, and helmets, ana aiggin' encourages snowmobiling. a lesson from area for 250 the winterwear storage skiwear, snowmobiles and plans to build designers have produced color- an entire condominium ful clothing to match development for California and Taking supply this winter, and General Increase in February prices were but fashionable. That snow has been in short No Surprises: Food Prices Show Food Todays clothing, dubbed a turn-ke- y resort, using government financial aid programs if needed. The Heber Valley is the site being promoted for such a development. But Brian Head Ski Resort, 12 miles east of Parowan, already does. outline the possibilities for a not afflicted the by destination People profitable desire to straddle a motorized snowmobiling resort. Girdner sled and fly over hill and dale, will work with the investor meadows or through planning all the way to across wide-ope- n d forests through may be surprised to know that more people go across the snow on a snowmobile than go downhill on skiis. snow-froste- Bryce Canyon National Park is open to snowmobilers all the way to Rainbow Point. The road is not groomed, however, and travel is not permitted off the roadway. Beaver Canyon, the Cedar plateau between Cedar City and Bryce, the Kolob Mountain area, and Midway Valley are other good snowmobiling areas. Skyline Drive, if not the favorite trail network in the state, certainly is the longest. It stretches from Strawberry Reservoir area on the north to Salina Canyon on the south. Skyhaven Resort, near Fer-ro- n Reservoir, offers cabins and some services. At the trailhead above Fair-viea parking lot is kept plowed for snowmobilers. Many per- sons bring campers and trailers and spend several days riding through the area which (Continued On Page Eight) utrrynt 10 million peoin the sport, be will active ple the third fastest-growin- g participation sport in the United By 1985, over States. Cure the Common Cold! Go Snowmobiling! The snowmobile industry has promoted the sport as a way to make winter another season, not just a long, cold wait for summer. Improved machines, warmer and more stylish clothing, and more places to ride have brought snowmobiling a long way in the past 10 years. It used to be you couldnt go 10 miles without a breakdown, a Snowgoer magazine article noted. Last winter, six people took a 1,200 mile trip through Alaska without a major mechanical problem. 'Different brand surveyed "Round steak without bone (EDITORS NOTE: Because of technical problems Piute and Wayne County were not included this month. Both will be included in the March Market Basket survey. Millard County has been separated into east and west because of the distance involved between the two major population centers in the county and the differences in prices in the two areas. This month San Juan and Utah Counties were added to the survey. Next month Kane County will also be added to give Southern Utah residents a better idea of how prices compare in that area. Todays machines not only stop, start, perform, handle and ride better and quieter, they look better than the 1970 versions. And theres a choice of models to suit the rider, be he snowracer, trailrider, or kids-on-a-sl- ed puller. Snowmobiles built for two or luxury models with heated handlebars, they come in everything from basic Heading into the new snow is a to snowmobiler. delight nearly every who enjoys the freedom of the outdoors on a machine capable of moving quickly through scenic areas. |
