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Once again, the Deseret News/KSL Newsradio Ski/Snowboard School will be offering Utahns the opportunity to learn to ski and snowboard this winter through its teaching program.

The ski program has been ongoing for 62 years, and the snowboard school for 11 years.

Ski classes will be at Alta and snowboard classes at Snowbird.

Once again, there will be a split sessions for both skiing and snowboarding.

The first class will be Nov. 21. The first session will start at 9:30 a.m., and the second at 1 p.m. There will be a maximum of 200 students for each of the ski classes and 100 for each of the snowboard sessions. Registration begins Friday, Oct. 9.

Because of the limited number of snowboard openings, those interested in the program will need to pick up applications through Canyon Sports, 1844 E. 7000 South.

Interested skiers can register through the Deseret News or one of the three Canyon Sports locations.

As in years past, there will be three classes — Nov. 21, Dec. 5 and Dec. 12. Each class will run for about two hours. Cost of the three classes will be $40.

Once again, Canyon Sports will partner with the Deseret News and KSL Newsradio to offer special rental packages for those students needing equipment.

Students will be able to pick up their equipment prior to the first class, Nov. 21, and hold onto it until after the last class on Dec. 12.

Cost for renting skis, boots, bindings and poles for the four weeks will be $34 for juniors and $39 for adults. And for a snowboard, bindings and boots, the cost for the four weeks will be $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.

Again, because of restrictions on class size for snowboarding, all registration is being handled by Canyon Sports. Forms will be available on Friday, Oct. 9.

The school is intended for first-time skiers and snowboarders ages 8 and older. This means skiers and snowboarders who have yet to feel the crunch of snow underfoot or the feeling of exhilaration that comes from moving while standing perfectly still — same as the Olympians, only a little slower in the beginning.