The Vermont Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports announces it will sponsor 250 young Vermonters with discounted ski or ride lessons during Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month in January. “Vermonters love to be physically active all year, and our state is known far beyond its borders as a destination for snow sports,” said Governor Peter Shumlin. “As a cross country skier, I enthusiastically support the Council’s efforts to get Vermonters of all ages outdoors and active this winter.”
This is the second year that the Council has partnership with Ski Vermont, the statewide organizer of Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month, to dovetail the association’s established learn-to program. Vermonters under 18 are eligible for a $10 ski or ride beginner lesson, equipment rentals and lift tickets while supplies last. Apply for this offer at VermontFitness.org. Parents of eligible Vermont children will be notified by email and supplied a discount code for use when reserving a lesson at SkiVermont.com/Learn, while supplies last.
“Introducing young Vermonters to the state’s official winter sports, is not only an effort to encourage kids to be active in winter,” said Council member and Ski Vermont representative Sarah Wojcik. “It’s also a way to connect Vermont’s communities and pastimes and to encourage overall wellness within the state.”
The Governor’s Council is proud to work with Ski Vermont to provide these packages, and is a supporter of the national Learn to Ski and Snowboard efforts in January. Ski Vermont offers learn-to packages throughout the month of January for $29 for adults, kids and anyone in between. Learn more at SkiVermont.com.
Beginner packages are available one per person and holiday blackout dates apply during New Year’s and Martin Luther King Jr. weekends. Minimum age and occupancy of lessons vary by resort. Participating resorts are listed at SkiVermont.com/Learn.
In addition to this year’s Learn to Ski and Ride Month, Nordic skiing and snowshoeing are free at multiple locations during Winter Trails Day on Saturday, January 10. The inventory of snowshoes, skis and lesson space is limited.Contact participating ski areas to verify details and availability, and learn more atwww.snowlink.com/wintertrails.aspx. Winter Trails Day is a national program endorsed by Ski Vermont and the Governor’s Council; it encourageschildren and adults to discover the great fitness and social benefits of these fun, easy-to-learn winter sports.
Soruce: Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports is a physical activity promotion and advocacy group comprised of approximately 20 volunteers, appointed by the Governor and representing a broad spectrum of Vermonters. Its mission is to promote health and wellness through physical activity for all people living in Vermont at all fitness and ability levels. Please visitvermontfitness.organdVermont Fitness and Sportson Facebook and @VTFitnessSports on Twitter.