Sign up now for ski/snowboard schools

Time is running out for those interested in registering for the Deseret News/KSL News Radio Ski/Snowboard School. Registration ends Wednesday, Nov. 18.

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

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

The afternoon snowboarding session is already full, but there are still openings available for the morning class.

The first class will be Saturday, 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.

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 News Radio 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. (See adjacent registration form for more details.)

It's a great opportunity to try skiing. By the third class, students will have learned the basics of the sport: the ability to make left and right turns on gentle slopes and, most importantly, the art of stopping.

For information, call 801-237-2135 or 801-942-3100.

Deseret News/KSL News Radio Ski/Snowboard School

When: Nov. 21, Dec. 5 and Dec. 12

Where: Two-hour lessons each week for skiers at Alta, snowboarders at Snowbird

Ages: First-time skiers or snowboarders 8 years old or older

Cost: $40

Registration: Opens on Oct. 9. Forms for both skiing and snowboarding will be available Oct. 9.

Equipment: Canyon Sports is offering Deseret News students special rates and one-time pickup and return. Store locations are 1844 E. Fort Union Blvd. (7000 South), 517 S. 200 West or 45 W. 10600 South.

Cost: 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.

Information: 237-2135 or 942-3100.