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Show Volume XIX Issue VII The Ogden Valley news Page 13 July 15, 2011 Snowbasin 2011 Sunday Entertainment Bands Announced Snowbasin Offers Free Guided Tours! Snowbasin is proud to On a Snowbasin guided hike, you can learn weather conditions, many flowers and shrubs about what the resort has to offer during the summer. Discover Snowbasin’s extensive history, the science of snowmaking, or see what wildlife comes out when all the snow melts. Meet your tour guide every Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at the Moose in front of Earl’s Lodge from now through September 4. Come join Snowbasin for the chance to learn and experience our summer fun and deep history. Best of all—it’s FREE! Bring hiking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, snacks, and water. Tours last from one to four hours. Tours in the base do not require a gondola ticket. July 16 & 17: Snowbasin Wildlife & Birds - Learn about native birds in the area like red tail Hawks and blue grouse. This tour will also give you the opportunity to learn about native wildlife and see where many of them live during the summer months. Remember to be quiet because there may be an opportunity to see a moose or mountain goat. Tour is 1.5 to 2 hours. July 23 & 24: Beaver Dams (base hike) with Tim Franchi - This off-trail hike will take you deep into beaver country. Make your way through swampy conditions to experience beaver dams and lodges. But be quiet and sneaky for an opportunity to see native trout and, potentially, a beaver. Mosquito repellant, shoes that can get dirty, long pants and long sleeve shirts are recommended. Tour is 1 to 3 hours. July 30 & 31 & August 6 & 7: Wildflowers & Plants with Steve Larue & Frank Waikart Enjoy Snowbasin’s diverse landscape with numerous wildflowers, shrubs, and trees. Guides will help identify and describe many of the species of native flora and discuss effects of weather, location, and wildlife on plants. This tour has something for everyone as the length and level of difficulty can vary. Depending on may be blooming. Come prepared to trek across varying terrain with your water, sunscreen, sturdy footwear, and camera. Tour is 1.5 to 3 hours. August 13 & 14: Science of Snowmaking (hike) with Morgan Have you ever wondered how we make snow? Learn about the different types of snow guns, snow qualities, wet bulb, and much more when you hike from the top of Needles to the snowmaking building. Tour the snowmaking building then hike to the base area. Wear your sunscreen, sturdy shoes, and bring water. Tour is 2 to 2.5 hours. August 20 & 21: Tour of the Cirques. Extent of hike depends on snow levels Come prepared because we’re going to the top. Hike from the top of Needles gondola to Mount Ogden and back. This strenuous hike will give you a bird’s eye view of the valley below. Come prepared with water, snacks, sunscreen, and appropriate shoes. A 4 to 4.5 hour tour. August 27 & 28: How a Ski Lift Works with Lift Maintenance - We all ride them but what makes them spin? Come and join us as we tour the lift terminals, motor rooms, lift shacks, and the infamous parking garage. Jake will take the time to explain the principles of ski lift mechanics and help us all appreciate our ride to the top. Tour is 1.5 to 2 hours. September 3 & 4: The Dog Days of Snowbasin (base) - Have your dog by your side for this hike to the bottom of Strawberry. This two-hour round-trip hike will allow you and your best friend to enjoy the beauty of Snowbasin together. Dogs should be on a leash. Water and bathrooms are available at the bottom of Strawberry. Tour is 2 to 2.5 hours. For more information, call 801-620-1000 or visit <www.snowbasin.com> MP USA Martial Arts Students Perform at Utah Blaze Football Game announce our 2011 summer entertainment lineup. Join us on Earl’s Patio every Sunday afternoon for a delicious BBQ beginning at 12:30. The free music series will take place from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Bring your blankets, chairs, and sunshades for an enjoyable afternoon of good food and music! July 17: Shades of Grey – American/Bluegrass/ Country July 24: Abraxas – Carlos Santana Tribute Band July 31: Zion Tribe– Classic Rock August 7: BD Howes – Rock‘n Roll August 14: Two Weeks Notice – Classic Rock Send payment with mailing address to: The Ogden Valley news PO BOX 130, EDEN, UT 84310 8th September 25: TBD October 1: TBD Please note that no dogs or outside food is allowed on Earl’s Patio. State law prohibits outside alcohol. See you on the mountain! Snowbasin Announces 2011/2012 Pre-Season Pass Rates S n o w b a s i n Youth (7-12): $225 Resort is proud to announce that 2011/2012 winter pre-season passes are now available for purchase. Snowbasin currently has a limited offering of 2011/2012 Pre-Season Passes. Passes can be purchased in person at the ticket windows on Saturday and Sundays between 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Due to the program’s great success, Snowbasin Season Pass Perks will be continued for the 2011/2012 season. This means, if you buy a Winter Season Pass early, you will have unlimited summer gondola use, 6-days of skiing/snowboarding at Sun Valley, 15% discount on winter repairs at the Grizzly Center, two- 50% off buddy vouchers, and tubing hill discounts. A complete list of pass types and prices can be viewed by visiting <www. snowbasin.com/winter/winter-rates/#/passes/> Pre-season Pass Prices* (Good until October 2, 2011) Adult: $995 Adult Midweek M-F (No blackout dates): $550 Teen (13-18): $350 Young Adult (19-26): $575 Child (6 & Under): $10 Military: $525 (Must show proof of active duty or retired military) Senior (65-74): $625 Senior (75+): $15 10-Day Pass: $500 (Can roll over to next season—restrictions apply.) Family Season Pass Rate (Good until October 2, 2011) First Adult: $995 Spouse: $645 (Legal Marriage recognized by the State Of Utah) Youth (7-12): $175 Teen (13-18): $175 Child (6 & under): $10 *Prices subject to change. Passes are non-refundable and non-transferable. Snowbasin does not guarantee season length or weather conditions. Powder Mountain Season Passes Available Now—Early birds will find deep discounts during July Powder Mountain’s Early Bird Season Pass Sale starts on July 1 at 12:01 a.m. Lowest prices are available in July, and will increase on the first of every month starting August 1. Last season, Powder Mountain had lowered all Early Bird prices and added season pass discounts for families, teachers, firefighters, law enforcement personnel, and honor roll students. Those deals will be offered again this year. Prices have not increased, and are being offered at the same rate as last year. Family Rates - Early birds will be able to purchase a family pass that includes two adults and two children (kindergarten through 12th grade) for $1,615. The family pass only applies to immediate family members. If there are additional children in the family, K through 12 passes purchased at the same time may be added for $180 for each additional family member. Military, Teachers, Law Enforcement and Firefighter Discount - Students aren’t MP USA martial arts students performed at halftime at the Utah Blaze Football game on June 4. the only ones to receive a reward from Powder Mike and Nate Zeleznick of Huntsville and Michael Wendell of Liberty, along with other students Mountain again this year. Utah’s teachers, entertained the crowd with their martial arts skills such as breaking concrete and metal. law enforcement and firefighters will qualify for the same low rates offered to the military community. The $375 pass does not require a pre-season purchase, making it the best deal Subscriptions available for out of area residents at $18.00 annually. August 21: Red Shot Pony – Blues/Country/Rock August 28: A Different Element – Hip Hop/Funk September 4: Turner & Williams – Acoustic/Blues/ Rock September 5: Kap Brothers – Classic Rock (Labor Day) September 11: Flew The Coop – Classic Rock September 18: Working In Shifts – Rock/Folk/ Country around! Student Rates - Powder Mountain continues its mission to make the sport of skiing affordable for all our area youth. We also know the importance of a good education and will reward Honor Roll students in Junior and Senior High with an additional discount. $180 Honor Roll Rate for Junior & Senior High Students $200 Standard Kindergarten – 12th Grade Rate Early Bird Rates - Early Bird lowest prices are available in July, and will increase on the first of every month starting August 1. $450 for ages 18 – 25 $640 for ages 26 – 61 $395 for ages 62 – 69 $150 for ages 70 – 79 For the complete list of season pass prices, visit <www.powdermountain.com> Powder Mountain Resort is located 19 miles from Ogden, Utah and 55 miles from the Salt Lake International Airport. The resort offers over 7,000 acres of skiable terrain, 144 runs, snowcat skiing, powder country, backcountry tours, 2 terrain parks, and lessons from the Burton “Learn to Ride Center.” Readers of Ski Magazine consistently rate Powder Mountain as the #1 Value Ski Resort in North America. |