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Show Exploring On Gross Country Skis....Ifs Fun! Exploring this special part of southern Utah on cross country "t skis is one of the most exciting f J ways to see what the average visitor never sees. Totally untouched areas are waiting to bring peace to the soul and joy to the heart for the skiers who like to get away from it all into the remote areas of the countryside. Touring on skis in southern Utah introduces the cross country advocate to some of the most spectacular scenery anywhere in the nation. The contrasting colors of pink and red sandstone, turning to purples and lavenders as the light changes, peek through their lacy mantle of snow beckoning the touring skier to explore more -v closely the beauty of the silent v J wilderness. Skiers watch for the winter signs of wildlife and for the wildlife themselves. They learn to spot the tracks of the animals that live in the area. The trees, the bushes, the snow itself bear clues to the teeming life that seems to be so hidden from view, waiting only to be discovered by the persistent and the patient. The quiet of the countryside is incredible, with only the swish of skis to break it Skiers should be certain to let someone know where they have headed on their skis, or at least leave a note on their vehicle giving directions. Local residents enjoy having skiers ski into the little towns. The local folk are always friendly, usually with something warm to drink, and helpful directions, and often and even better, an interesting and infrequently poignant tale of their ancestors who settled the area in days long past. The flat plateaus and gentle slopes are waiting only for the touch of skis to reveal their hidden J beauty here in this relatively undiscovered, unique part of Utah. : 4' ' i 0-.. :!-. "- " - , , ( - Some kids, some tubes and a snow-covered hill all add up to . a popular winter sport, tubing. There are many hills in the area suitable for sliding down with tubes. |