Snow Trails Makes It Easy to Stay Fit & Get Outdoors This Winter With Special Beginner Ski & Snowboard Programs for Families & Kids
Winter shouldn’t be a time to hibernate. In fact, it’s a great time to get outdoors, explore the beauty of the season, have fun and get fit, too. Whether you’re a skiing or snowboarding newbie or simply want to dust off your skills, Snow Trails is making it easy to have fun on gentle grade slopes with the right pace and progression. There are learn to ski or snowboard packages and even an all-inclusive Children’s Program specially designed for kids ages four to nine.
Skiing and snowboarding provide families the opportunity to exercise outside together during the winter months. A ninety-pound youth can burn between two and three hundred calories per hour skiing and/or snowboarding depending on their activity level. Skiing and snowboarding are listed among the activities included in the President’s Challenge organized by the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. Children and adults can earn points toward a Presidential Active Lifestyle Award by skiing and snowboarding.
Snow Trails features a comprehensive Beginner’s Area offering slow progressions to those just starting out. Beginners start out sliding on level snow surfaces at the base of the area and then progress to the gentle grade of the First-Timers Ramp accompanied with a First-Timers Carpet Lift, which is similar to a moving sidewalk and carries families uphill. After this area is mastered, the next transition is the Beginner’s Area Carpet Lift located along the edge of the bunny slope and finally the Beginner’s Double Chair Lift, which gets newbies used to the skill of loading and unloading from a chairlift.
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Let’s Get Started Ski and Snowboard Package (Ages 9 and Up)
This package is ideal for those that have never skied or snowboarded before. It includes a beginner’s area only lift ticket, ski or snowboard equipment rental and up to an hour and a half group lesson for $79 per person. After the group lesson instructors are available throughout the day and evening to provide additional coaching and support. And, best of all the ticket and equipment rental remains valid for the remainder of the day. To purchase, visit, https://snowtrails.connectintouch.com/lessons-packages
“Polar Bear” Children’s Program (Ages 6 to 9)
Snow Trails “Polar Bear” Program is designed for kids ages 6 to 9. Priced at $119 per day, each program includes an area ticket, rental equipment, helmet, instruction, snacks, and lunch. This 6-hour program combines the fun of discovery, the challenge of trying new things and the excitement of mastering new skills, all in a safe environment. Children are led by skilled and fun-loving instructors in both indoor and outdoor activities. Discounts are available for purchasing 5 or more days. The Program is offered through Mid-March 2020 on Fridays through Sundays and on Peak Days.
“Polar Cub” Children’s Program (Ages 4 and 5)
Parents wanting to introduce their smallest members of the family to skiing and boarding can sign up for the “Polar Cub” Program. This four-hour session is all about introducing children to the sport of skiing and snowboarding in a fun and playful manner. It is designed for children ages four and five, and should fit a children’s boot size seven, potty-trained and mature enough to follow instructions. Priced at $99 per day, this program is offered through mid-March 2020 on Fridays through Sundays and on Peak Days and includes an area ticket, rental equipment, helmet, instruction, snacks, and lunch. Discounts are available for purchasing 5 or more days.
Reservations are required for the Children’s Programs and can be made online, SnowTrails.com/Kids.
A complete list of events and special programs can be found at SnowTrails.com/Beginners
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Snow Trails, which was the first commercial ski area in Ohio, is a privately-owned resort, under the same management since inception. The Resort offers 19 total trails with the addition of Outer Limits and The Chute this season and is known for Timberline trail - “Longest Trail in Ohio.” There are three glade areas, plus four terrain parks. A 9,000 sq. ft. Rental Center houses user-friendly equipment and offers a self-service system. Snow Trails typically opens in early December and the season lasts into March. The resort is located off Interstate 71 south of Mansfield on Possum Run Road. For more information on Snow Trails call 800-OHIO-SKI or visit SnowTrails.com.
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