Outdoor notes

OLYMPIC CHAMP AT BRIGHTON

BRIGHTON — Two-time Olympic snowboard cross champion Seth Wescott will stage two clinics for snowboarders on Friday at the Brighton Ski Resort as part of the 2010 Visa Ride With Me SBX Tour.

Registration will be from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Brighton's Milly Chalet. The event is open to snowboarders only, and a lift ticket or season pass is required. Clinics will be conducted at 10 and 11:30 a.m., with an autograph and photo session at 2 p.m.

On Saturday, the resort will host its second annual Jazz Jam for skiers and snowboarders at Majestic Terrain Park.

Registration is available from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Brighton Center, with the event starting at 11 a.m. Entry fee is $20, and all participants must have a lift ticket or season pass to enter. Awards ceremony begins at 2:15 p.m., with a special appearance by the Jazz Bear.

For information, go to www.brightonterrainparks.com.

NO SNAKES ALLOWED

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Wildlife Board voted last week against a proposal that would have allowed people to collect and keep Great Basin rattlesnakes.

Board member Ernie Perkins said the board had received numerous comments against the proposal from the public and government entities. At the same time, very few snake enthusiasts voiced support for it, he said.

"The new rule contained numerous safeguards to keep the public safe," said Krissy Wilson, native aquatic species coordinator for the Division of Wildlife Resources. "But we completely understand why the public was nervous about the change and why the board voted against it. The board wants to make sure people are safe. Keeping people safe is our main focus, too."

NEW PAYMENT POLICY

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah State Parks Reservation Office has a new payment policy.

While cash and checks are accepted at all of Utah's state parks for day-use, camping and all other fees, only credit card payments are accepted when booking camping reservations online or by phone. Payments by cash and check are no longer accepted by mail.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 801-322-3770 within the Salt Lake calling area, toll-free 800-322-3770, or visit stateparks.utah.gov.

SNOWBIRD PASSES REDUCED