| Show j I Ski News Is Good News f jI t q x 9 alt Lake City Utah Salt Fifty years ago some innovative innovative innovative in in- miners in Little Cottonwood Canyon tied wooden planks to their feet and careened down the side of the mountain This new sport became addictive In order to ascend back up the mountain equipment used for forthe forthe forthe the transport of ore and mining mining mining mini mini- ng tools was modified Alta had its first ski lift During this the 89 1988 ski season Alta will celebrate its year of great skiing But Alta is not the only Utah resort commemorating a milestone of skiing Park City another town with ming roots will celebrate its anniversary Special events and activities f fare are planned throughout the season to honor 50 years of unforgettable unforgettable unforgettable un un- un- un forgettable skiing in Utah Ski Utah and Delta Air Lines will team up on September 2225 2225 2225 22 25 to officially off kick-off the anniversary anniversary anniversary an an- celebration with Ski the West Fest Over travel agents have been invited by Delta Air Lines to come to Utah and learn more about the Utah ski product As part of Ski the West Fest and an even bigger a foot ski ramp will be constructed constructed constructed con con- in Salt Lake City and covered with tons of crushed ice Skiers here will ill get their first taste of the 89 1988 ski season Demonstrations will be given by members of the US U.S. Ski Team and complimentary ski lessons will be offered during dwing this two day event Another notable event for the commemoration of this landmark year is the annual Utah Ski Ball to be held in November This is a black tie affair and attracts a variety of Utah powder aficionados from throughout Utah and the West All proceeds go to benefit the programs of the U U S IS Ski Team headquartered in Park City Salt Lake City and the Salt Palace Convention Center willbe will willbe willbe be involved in the celebration of Utah skiing this January when they host the Red Hot and Cool Winter Fest The Salt Palace Convention Center will willbe willbe willbe be the hub of the celebration Activities include street skiing ice skating a winter art contest contest contest con con- test a chili cook off and much mm more I All Utah ski resorts will of course be hosting their own special activities throughout the 89 1988 season In January for example Alta will play host to the Legends of Utah Skiing This time first-time invitational invitational invitational in in- will bring scores of legendary Utah skiing celebrities to the slopes Thousands of spectators each hoping to catch a glimpse of their favorite Utah skiing hero are expected to be on hand Alta hosts the Legends of Utah Skiing in conjunction with the Utah Winter Games Gaines This contest is held at a selection selection selection tion of Utah ski resorts The Utah Winter Games attracts many of the country's top skiers and is for many a stepping stepping stepping step step- ping stone to the Olympics Park City will get off to an early start this year when they once again host Americas America's Opening Pro Cup on November November November Novem Novem- ber 24 This is the opening races for the mens men's and women's pro circuits The weekend of April 8 will once again bring spectators to the slopes of Alta to witness the Gelande Ski Jump Contest This event being revived for 1989 only is very appropriate for the commemoration of Altas Alta's 50 year history The Gelande Contest will be held at the original site of the mine v is r nt of nf f dUlno an 1 HT n Cr r the contests contest's early beginnings Winter is an exciting time of year in Utah Most Utah ski resorts in addition to special competitions plan winter carnivals carnivals carnivals car car- and festivals complete with fireworks torchlight parades barbecues dances and anda a variety of ski activities Utah invites winter vacationers to participate in inthe the celebration of 50 years of unforgettable skiing With 50 years of heritage there will be bea a lot to look forward to |
