Complimentary and Low-cost Ski & Snowboard Instruction at Sunlight Mountain Resort in Glenwood Springs, CO.

Here is a risk-free opportunity to try skiing or snowboarding for the first time. Sunlight Mountain Resort is offering free two-hour group ski lessons every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. throughout January 2008. This is a great way to try out the sport at no cost. To really get the hang of skiing or snowboarding, Sunlight Mountain Resort is also introducing the Learn To Shine program for never-ever snowriders all winter long.

Glenwood Springs, CO (PRWEB) December 14, 2007 -- Here is a risk-free opportunity to try skiing or snowboarding for the first time. Sunlight Mountain Resort is offering free two-hour group ski lessons every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. throughout January 2008. This is a great way to try out the sport at no cost!

To really get the hang of skiing or snowboarding, Sunlight Mountain Resort is also introducing the Learn To Shine program for never-ever snowriders all winter long. Learn to Shine includes three days of lift tickets, daily two-hour lessons beginning at 10:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m., and daily equipment rentals. Learn to Shine costs $215 for skiing and $230 for snowboarding. At the end of the Learn to Shine program, graduates receive a free five-day pass to Sunlight to master their new skills.

Snowriders will find Sunlight Mountain Resort to be a relaxed, friendly ski area. The uncomplicated trail system features 67 runs over 470 acres that funnel back to the base lodge. There is something for everyone, including cruising corduroy, steeps, and moguls. Every trail converges at the base lodge, so family members can keep track of each other easily.

Free lessons are offered at Sunlight Ski School on January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 in 2008. For either program, guests should arrive one hour before scheduled lesson times if they plan to use rental equipment. Lessons are subject to availability. Sunlight Ski School operates on a first-come, first-served basis and does not take advance reservations.

For more information, visit sunlightmtn.com or call 800-445-7931 or 970-945-7491. For lodging, go to visitglenwood.com or call 888-445-3696.

For more information about Glenwood Springs, Colorado, call 970-945-6589 or go to www.visitglenwood.com. For lodging reservations, call 888 4 GLENWOOD (888-445-3696). A complete press kit is available at www.glenwoodchamber.com/pages/press_kit.htm and photos are available at www.glenwoodchamber.com/gallery/index.htm. Glenwood Springs is located between Aspen and Vail, 165 miles west of Denver or 90 miles east of Grand Junction on Interstate 70 off exit 116.

Contact information:

Kate Collins

VP of Tourism Marketing

970-945-6589 ext. 105

or

Vicky Nash

Resort Trends - Tourism & Resort Communications

970-948-4923

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