Snowboard classes full; ski option still open

Snowboard classes for the 61st session of the Deseret News/KSL NewsRadio Ski and Snowboard school are full. There are still openings for the ski program.

Registration deadline is Nov. 19 at 5 p.m.

There will be three lessons offered — Nov. 22, Dec. 6 and Dec. 13. Cost of the lessons and lift access for the three classes is $40.

Ski classes will be at Alta and snowboard classes at Snowbird. This year there will be a split session in both skiing and snowboarding. The first session will begin at 9:30 a.m. and the second at 1 p.m. Those registering need to make sure they register for the correct session.

Those registering for skiing can go to one of the three Canyon Sports locations — 1844 E. Fort Union Blvd. (7000 South), 801-942-3100; 517 S. 200 West, 801-322-4220; or 45 W. 10600 South, 801-501-9713. Entry forms will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration forms must be submitted by Wednesday's deadline.

Each class will run for about two hours. After the first class on Nov. 22, skiers and snowboarders will have a break over the Thanksgiving weekend.

Realizing it's not always easy for beginning students to get the right equipment, Canyon Sports will be offering special rental programs to Deseret News/KSL NewsRadio students.

Students will be able to pick up their equipment prior to the first class on Nov. 22 and return it after the last class Dec. 13.

Cost of the four-week rental for skis, boots, bindings and poles will be $34 for juniors and $39 for adults. Cost of the four-week rental for snowboard, bindings and boots was also $34 for juniors and $39 for adults. Those renting equipment will be able to apply those fees toward a full-season rental — $79.99 for juniors and $84.99 for adults for skis, and $84.99 for juniors and $89.99 for adults for snowboards.

The school is intended for first-time skiers and snowboarders ages 8 and older. Students will start with the simple basics, like walking on snow, and finish up on the third lesson by riding a ski lift and making linked turns on a beginner slope. At this point, they fall into the category of skiers and snowboarders.

For information call one of the three Canyon Sports locations or the Deseret News at 801-237-2135.