From Deseret News archives:
Get out there Holiday to dos
The key, of course, is to dress for the activity ... hat, gloves and heavy coat for things like alpine skiing, sleigh riding, snowshoeing and ice fishing. A little lighter clothing will do for ice skating, cross country skiing and bird watching.
So what's on the winter docket?
Skiing/snowboarding. Twelve of Utah's 13 ski areas are open and hauling skiers. More than half of the lifts and runs are open, and more terrain is opening daily. With midweek snow predicted, the last resort, Beaver Mountain, could open by the weekend.
Some shy away from resorts during the holidays, preferring instead to buy a ticket when the crowds are gone.
Utah's resorts have, in recent years, not only added a lot of new lifts to help disperse skiers, but have opted for the far more expensive high-speed lifts that have, in many cases, completely eliminated the long lift lines.
For the latest information on ski conditions visit www.skiutah.com.
Cross country skiing. This is a perfect way to enjoy the outdoors. Nordic skiing is nothing more than taking a leisurely walk on the snow with long extensions on the feet.
It's easy, comfortable and something people can do at whatever pace they choose. Because, like walking, it requires movement, attire isn't as bulky or cumbersome as required for skiing or snowboarding.
There are a number of cross country centers spread around the state that control any threat of avalanche and groom a track to make skiing easier.
Centers that were open earlier this week include Snowbasin, Soldier Hollow, Solitude, Sundance and White Pine. Midweek snow could open more. The Ski Utah Web site also lists nordic centers.
For those more interested in a backcountry experience, there are literally thousands of miles of open spaces covered with snow.
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