Winter Trails, an annual international event that introduces newcomers to snow sports, will take place on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at more than 100 locations across the U.S. and Canada. Winter Trails offers…
Winter Trails, an annual international event that introduces newcomers to snow sports, will take place on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at more than 100 locations across the U.S. and Canada. Winter Trails offers free snowshoeing and/or cross country skiing for children and adults new to snow sports. Last year, events took place in 25 states, four Canadian provinces and 12,000 + children and adults participated. A second Winter Trails is scheduled for February 17, 2006 at Estes Park, Colorado.
During the cold months, we slow down and hibernate, adding pounds to the waistline. Winter Trails is a great way to learn winter outdoor activities that are fun and create new accomplishments, said David Ingemie, president of SIA. Winter sports even burns many calories – about 500 per hour. Participating in sports, such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, keeps one fit and active.
Winter Trails Day is part of the Winter Feels Good grassroots public awareness campaign that promotes health, fitness and social benefits of snow sports participation. The events are held at Nordic Centers, U.S. Forest Service and Parks lands and at selected local ski resorts. Equipment is provided free by venue or product suppliers. Many venues offer
educational programs, lessons, clinics and guided tours. In addition, participants can develop lifelong skills and points toward a President`s Challenge Award from the President`s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
Winter Trails is organized by SnowSports Industries America (SIA), the American Hiking Society (AHS) and the Cross Country Ski Areas Association (CCSAA). Sponsors in 2006 include Atlas Snow-shoes, Alpina, Atomic, Columbia Sportswear, Cross Country Skier magazine, Exel, Fischer, Karhu, Manzella, Mountain Safety Research (MSR), Rossignol, Salomon, Snowshoer magazine, SkiTrax, Sorel, Swix, Tubbs Snowshoes, Whitewoods, XCSKIResorts.com and W.L. Gore and Associates, makers of Gore-Tex.
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