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Show Volume XIX Issue XXIV The Ogden Valley news Page 11 January 15, 2012 Salomon Announces Dates & Locations of Jib some, Academy Marking halfsays Salomon pro a-dozen years skier and first-ever Jib of slopestyle Academy winner Nick goodness, Salomon Jib Academy has Martini.” announced its schedule for 2012. Five Salomon Jib ski areas in the U.S. and Canada will host young Academy Season Six North American tour athletes in one of the sport’s most coveted dates and locations include: opportunities to learn from Salomon pros and l Killington compete for the chance Mountain Resort, to attend a week-long Vermont, February dream session at the 25 Salomon Jib Academy l Blue Mountain, North American Finals Ontaria, March 3 at Mammoth Mountain l Saint Bruno, Resort in May 2012. Quebec, March 10 Internationally l Silver Star, British known as an unforgettaColumbia, March ble series of slopestyle 18 contests for athletes 16 l Snowbasin, Utah, and younger, the proMarch 24 gram is free to enter and l Mammoth includes lunch, givePhoto Credit: Matt Stauble Mountain Resort, aways and a full day of CA FINALS, May (By shredding with Salomon pro coaches, including Invitation Only) Bobby Brown, Nick Martini, Alexi Godbout. Registration opened January 9, 2012; space “Jib Academy was a huge opportunity for me, and helped start my ski career. Now being is limited. For more information, visit <www. able to go to the events and coach kids is awe- salomonjibacademy.com> Ogden Welcomes 2012 Winterfest Ogden City will transform Historic 25th Street and the Ogden Municipal Gardens into a winter wonderland during the third annual Winterfest celebration, January 27 and 28, 2012. The “Where Cold is Cool” festivities invite all ages to participate in traditional and unusual activities, games, and friendly competitions. New this year, Octane Addictions, a snowmobile freestyle act, will take center stage each night. Thousands of people will line the streets, gather, and participate in the 2012 Winterfest. The celebration, which takes place during the height of the winter season, gives the community a reason to gather and have fun. Most events are free and are accessible to all ages. The Winterfest organizing committee encourages individuals to sign up early, and recruit friends and family to join in the fun. Festivities begin Friday, January 27 at 6:00 p.m. with a street-closing ceremony on Washington Boulevard, which is then followed by a toboggan parade. New this year, Octane Additions, a freestyle snowmobile act, will entertain the crowd with flips and twists each night. Friday night activities also include snowshoe and cross country ski races, food, and entertainment from local bands. “We invite everyone to come out and par- ticipate in this one-of-a-kind statewide snow celebration,” said Kevin Ireland, Winterfest event coordinator. Events and activities will continue throughout the day Saturday, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Snowmobile drag races, tubing, human dog-sled races, a winter 5K, a polar bear swim, flag football, kid’s corner with games, activities and prizes, dog costume contest, a new winter tug-of-war, and the much anticipated skijoring event and ski jump competition (skiing behind a horse through a series of jumps) will all be available for the community to enjoy. The organizing committee invites the public to participate in three ways: Participate - Events are open to the public and most are free. A small fee will apply to flag football and winter 5K. Sponsor - As a local business, sponsor an event. Volunteer - The Winterfest organizing committee is always looking for volunteers to sign up and help with the event. For a full event schedule listing, to sign up for an event, or to become a sponsor, visit www. ogdenwinterfest.com, call 801.629.8337 or e-mail <winterfest@ogdencity.com> Winterfest is funded and supported by generous local businesses and organizations. Businesses are encouraged to participate by sponsoring community activities. Winterfest began in 2009 as a way to revitalize an old Ogden tradition. PROPERTY cont. from page 1 more is encouraged to attend. The Huntsville Planning Commission will also discuss potential projects in its January 26 meeting. As these meetings provide the community an opportunity to offer input prior to any usage decisions being finalized, please consider attending, or contacting any of your council/commission members so you can participate in the public process. The Town Council will sponsor a public meeting February 2 at 6:00 p.m. at the Ogden Valley Library in Huntsville to solicit input from residents and/or developers on ideas for the development of this important parcel of property. Anyone interested in participating in the discussion or learning National Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month Makes Learning to Ski & Snowboard More Affordable for Utah Locals Utah ski and snowboard resorts are once again offering incredibly affordable “learn to ski and snowboard” deals for Utah locals throughout the month of January. Many resort offers include a lesson, lift tickets, and equipment for under $40. The initiative is in conjunction with National Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month, which takes place across the country in 32 states at over 200 resorts. Now in its fourth season, January Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month encourages children and adults to adopt healthy pastimes, which enable people to remain active through the winter. Last year’s initiative surpassed expectations by providing over 75,000 lessons to beginners across the country. Utah has served as a leader in the creation of this campaign. Ski Utah Marketing Director Raelene Davis currently serves as the chairman of the Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month board of directors. “Utah resorts have really made huge strides to better accommodate beginner skiers,” said Davis. “These programs in conjunction with slope and infrastructure improvements at many resorts have made it easier and more comfortable to learn to ski or snowboard in Utah.” Ski Utah urges all Utah locals to take advantage of the state’s most famous resource, The Greatest Snow on Earth®, by taking advantage of one of these wonderful offers. Ogden Valley resorts are offering the following programs: Powder Mountain Powder Mountain Ski and Snowboarding Locals Program is a five-week lesson package. Lessons are for beginners, age 7 and up. All lessons will be offered on Saturdays. This offer is for Utah residents only and is valid throughout the 2011-2012 ski season. Powder Mountain is committed to providing the highest quality lessons from certified instructors in a safe and fun atmosphere at a price that everyone can afford. • 5 Lessons for only $85 • Package does not include equipment rental or lift tickets. • Special lift-ticket pricing for ski and snowboard school students. DEW TOUR cont. from page 1 For more details on Powder Mountain’s Ski and Snowboard Local’s Program, log on to <www.powdermountain.com/en/lessons-rentals/locals-program/> Snowbasin Ski Resort Designed for the never-ever skier/ rider to develop their skills in a fun environment while getting a feel for the sport and the mountain, Snowbasin Snowsports Learn to Earn Program consists of three steps ending in a Snowbasin season pass for the participant. Step one consists of three, two-hour beginner lessons with lift tickets and rentals included. Upon completion of this step, the individual is enrolled in the recreation program, which is four, two-hour sessions with an all-area lift ticket for each day. Participants who complete steps 1 and 2 will have received 14 hours of instruction, three days of rentals, and seven ski passes for a maximum cost of $297 for youth and $347 for adults. Upon completion, participants will receive a complimentary season pass to practice their new skills for the rest of the season. The pass is valid after January 28, 2012 throughout the remainder of the 2011-2012 ski season. Wolf Mountain The Wolf Mountain Learning Center is offering a great introductory special for only $39. Participate in Wolf Mountain’s Discovering Snow Package, which includes lift ticket, equipment rental and lesson. Valid Sunday through Thursday during regular group lesson times. Participants must be a first-time beginner skier or snowboarder, eight years of age or older. For more information on these packages, or January Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month, visit <www.skiutah.com/winter/locals/lssm/> Ski Utah is the marketing firm owned and operated by the 14 statewide ski resorts that make up the Utah Ski and Snowboard Association. The organization has been creating brand awareness of and demand for the Utah wintersports product since its inception in 1978. ward to building upon it during the 20112012 season.” of the Ogden and Northern Utah area to yet The complete 2011-12 Winter Dew Tour another record-setting audience.” schedule is as follows: The Winter Dew Tour continues its commitment to progression in winter action Winter Dew Tour sports, featuring premier 22-foot superpipes The Winter Dew Tour consists of three and the highest level slopestyle courses at major, multi-sport events spanning across each stop. Cornerstone elements including the country. Each event features snowboard live music and a festival village will remain (superpipe and slopestyle) and freeskiing a mainstay of the Tour. Rising freeski and (superpipe and slopestyle). At season’s end, snowboard stars will also have an opportunity the overall point’s leaders are crowned yearto solidify a regular spot through a qualifying end champions and awarded the prestigious system hosted at the Breckenridge event. Dew Cup. As part of an Alli property, “The Winter Dew Tour continues to be the key lifestyle elements compliment the commost successful winter action sports tour by petitions at each Tour event including the continuing its tradition of setting spectator Festival Village, specialty competitions, and attendance records, attracting the world’s top live cutting-edge music. Current Winter competitors and enjoying partnerships with Dew Tour partners include Mountain Dew the country’s premier resorts,” said Chris (tour title sponsor), Toyota, Nike 6.0, Ball Prybylo, General Manager of the Winter Dew Park, Pantech, Paul Mitchell, Playstation, and Tour. “A standard of excellence for winter Power Bar. For more information, including action sports has been set, and we look for- scheduling, visit <www.Allisports.com> |