Outdoor notes

CAMPGROUND RESERVATIONS

It may be winter, but it's almost Memorial Day weekend to many anxious campers and Utah State Parks reservation agents.

Campers may begin reserving for the Memorial Day weekend today beginning at 7 a.m. Individual campsite reservations are accepted up to 16 weeks in advance from park departure date. If campsites are available, reservations can be made a minimum of two days in advance of arrival date. Group reservations may be made up to 11 months in advance.

Reservations for Easter weekend are available, but are filling quickly. These state parks have campsites available: Antelope Island, Dead Horse Point, East Canyon, Green River, Millsite, Kodachrome, Otter Creek, Palisade, Quail Creek, Sand Hollow, Snow Canyon, Utah Lake, Willard Bay and Yuba.

"Despite the snow on the ground, we suggest campers plan early for the upcoming season," said Emily DeBois, reservations manager. "Reservations are always recommended for summer weekends."

Utah's 30 state parks offer more than 1,500 campsites statewide. Customers may reserve up to three campsites per call or Internet session. An $8 reservation fee is charged per site. Group reservations fees are $10.25 along with a per-person fee.

For reservations, call 801-322-3770 within Salt Lake, toll-free at 800-322-3770 or go online at stateparks.utah.gov.

CLIMB, SKI, SNOWSHOE

SANDY — The following presentations are offered free of charge to the public at the Sandy City REI store located at 10600 S. 230 West in the northwest corner of the South Towne Mall property.

 Tuesday, 7 p.m. — Climbing Mount Everest, glaciated peaks expert climber Carol Masheter will show pictures and answer questions about what it takes to climb the world's highest mountain.

 Feb. 5, noon — Backcountry skiing, author and guide Tyson Bradley will share images and stories and answer questions about skiing adventures from throughout Utah and elsewhere in the Western U.S.

 Feb. 5, 7 p.m. — Snowshoe 101, introductory clinic will teach the basics of snowshoeing and focus on the appropriate selection of gear and the initial skills needed to get you outside and on the trails.

For more information about these and other presentations, call 801-501-0850 or visit their Web site at www.rei.com and use the store locator feature.

SNOWSHOE HIKES