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USA: Learn-A-Snow Sport Month Set for January, 2009. 513SnowRideNational Learn-A-Snow Sport Month is set for January according to resorts, retailers, suppliers and education associations involved with the snow sports industry. During January, resorts, Nordic centers, and national and state parks participating in the outreach initiative will offer special free or discounted learning packages for children and adults who want to learn an outdoor winter activity.  
 
Most Learn-A-Snow Sport packages for alpine skiing, snowboarding and cross country skiing will include rentals, lifts and lessons provided by trained instructors. Winter Trails, an annual learn to snowshoe and cross country ski day held on January 10, 2009, is free at participating venues.
Check back soon. Learning programs will be posted according to states here and will include links for details about programs offered by resorts, Nordic centers, retail shops and parks. Offers and fees, where they apply, will vary according to the location.
 
Associations participating in Learn-A-Snow Sport month include: Colorado Ski Country, USA, Ski Utah,  Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association, the Midwest Ski Areas Association, Ski Maine, Ski New Hampshire,  Michigan Ski Industries Association, the Inland Ski Areas Association, the Pacific Northwest Ski Areas Association , Ski Areas of New York, Vermont Ski Areas Association, Ski New Mexico,  with support from  the Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA), the American Association of Snowboard Instructors (AASI), SnowSports Industries America (SIA), National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), Cross Country Ski Areas Association (CCSAA) and media that supports the snow sports industry including SKI magazine, Skiing magazine, Ski Press, Freeskier, Snowboarder, Powder and Snowboard Organizers of the 14th annual Winter Trails program have announced that the Estes Park, Colo., event will take place on February 14, 2009; January 10, 2009, is the date set for the majority of events occuring nationwide. More details will be added; please check back for updates.

Winter Trails is an event where children and adults can try snowshoeing and/or cross country skiing FREE at more than 100 locations in the U.S. and Canada. Winter Trails 2009, now entering its 14th year, takes place January 10, 2009, with one event scheduled in Estes Park, Colorado on February 14, 2009.

Winter Trails offers entire families or groups of friends, regardless of age, an opportunity to get outside in the winter and enjoy a day on snow. Both snowshoeing and cross country skiing provide exercise, a chance to enjoy nature and they involve a minimal to modest learning curve. 
 
The size and scope of Winter Trails events vary from location to location. All provide the necessary equipment and assistance and many include short nature hikes and other activities. Most offer both snowshoeing and cross country skiing but a few offer one or the other. The Event Sites section on the Winter Trails site lists details about all Winter Trails locations and is updated weekly up until the January events. However, locations will be added until the date of the event so check back weekly for additions. The site also includes practical information about getting started and how to dress. For the whole picture go to www.WinterTrails.org or www.WinterFeelsGood.com


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