62st annual :: 2009
Deseret News
KSL NewsRadio
Ski School

at Alta Ski Area

Snowboard school info

Since 1948, thousands of Utahns have learned to ski with the Deseret News.

FOR FIRST-TIME SKIERS ONLY, ages 8 and up, the Deseret News/KSL NewsRadio Ski School offers instruction in alpine skiing.

Registration for BOTH sessions will be limited to 200 students on a first-come, first-served basis.

Skiing classes are held at Alta Ski Area on the following days:
   » Nov. 21
   » Dec. 5
   » Dec. 12

Morning sessions begin at 9:30 a.m.

Afternoon sessions begin at 1 p.m.

(subject to change depending on road or snow conditions)

The registration fee is $40 and covers all three sessions, as well as a ski lift ride as part of the last session.

» Noon, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 (or sooner, if session fills up)

To register, pick up and return forms to:

Deseret News/KSL NewsRadio Ski School
P.O. Box 1257
30 E. 100 South, Suite 400
Salt Lake City, UT 84110

Phone 1-888-DESNEWS with questions.

No refund after Nov. 19, 2009.

Canyon Sports is offering a special package to Deseret News/KSL NewsRadio students for the entire 3 weeks of the school:

Alpine ski rentals are $34 for 3 weeks for juniors and $39 for 3 weeks for adults. Or choose $79.99 for the season for juniors and $84.99 for the season for adults.

Locations:
1844 E. Fort Union Blvd. (7000 South)
   (801) 942-3100
517 S. 200 West
   (801) 322-4220
45 W. 10600 South
   (801) 501-9713

SKIS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY

Students must provide their own transportation.

Students must provide their own equipment at each session. Students must have the proper equipment and maintain it properly each week as the instructors do not have the time nor the expertise to adjust bindings.

   Snowboard school info





» D I S C L A I M E R — please read, you'll be required to sign a hard-copy of this disclaimer upon registration:

   As a participant in the Deseret News/KSL NewsRadio Ski School or as the parent, guardian or other legal representative of a minor (17 yrs. and under) child, I understand and am aware that there are inherent risks involved in participating in ski lessons which could cause serious injury to me or a minor child. Snow skiing and snowboarding is an action sport in which accidents and injuries occur. I hereby release the Deseret News, KSL NewsRadio, Alta Ski Lifts Company, Snowbird, Canyon Sports Ltd., their directors, officers and employees and other agencies of all liability by reason of injuries or loss that may be sustained as a result of participation in the Deseret News/KSL NewsRadio Ski School.
   In an emergency, I authorize medical care, transportation, ski equipment rental and other care for my minor children and agree to pay for it.

Call 1-888-DESNEWS for information.

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