Local Tours and Activities Schedule

Ice Fishing

Looking for some fantastic ice fishing? Great ice fishing opportunities for yellow perch, rainbow and cutthroat trout, whitefish and splake can be had on northern Utah lakes and reservoirs, many of which are within an hour or so of Salt Lake City by car. Log on to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources' weekly fishing report web site (http://www.wildlife.utah.gov/fishing/weeklyreports.html) for the latest information on what's biting where and what to use. Be sure to verify ice thickness prior to your outing and exercise caution while on the ice, especially around reservoir margins, springs and inflows. Purchase a fishing license online at http://www.wildlife.utah.gov/fishing/

Brief Summary and Estimated Costs of Activities by Day

All times Mountain, all events subject to change.

Questions? Contact Matthew Andersen (801) 538-4756 or matthewandersen@utah.gov . More complete descriptions of activities can be sent by e-mail. To register for certain activities please see the Trip Registration Form - Word document 26 kb.

During the AFS Western Division meetings another option for extracurricular activities could include fishing the legendary Provo River. For more information members could go to a couple of web sites: wrflyfisher.com, utahflyfishing.com, troutbum2.com, and parkcitytroutfitters.com. These are just a few of the many outfitters who can supply a lot of good information to guest about fishing some local waters near Salt Lake, including the Provo River.

Saturday 28 February

7:30 am – 5:30 pm Alpine skiing (on your own, no minimum people). Transportation and lift tickets $48 - $89, equipment rentals available, more information at: www.skiutah.com

9 am – 2 pm classic Nordic/cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in Wasatch-Cache National Forest (escorted, 10 people maximum). Transportation and forest pass $10, equipment rentals available $15

9 am – 4 pm Ski Jumping World Cup at Utah Olympic Park (escorted, 20 people minimum). Transportation and event ticket $65

Shopping in Salt Lake City, Clark Planetarium (exhibits free) (on your own).

8 pm Utah Symphony Performance at Abravanel Hall (on your own, no minimum people). Transportation free, Tickets $16-40.

Midnight Music and Laser show at Clark Planetarium (on your own). Tickets $10

Sunday 29 February

7:30 am – 5:30 pm Alpine skiing (on your own, no minimum people). Transportation and lift tickets $48 - $89, equipment rentals available, more information at: www.skiutah.com

9 am – 4 pm Nordic/cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at White Pine Touring, Park City (escorted, 10 people maximum). Transportation and track pass $24, equipment rentals $12 - 15

9 am – 4 pm Ski Jumping World Cup at Utah Olympic Park (escorted, 20 people minimum). Transportation and event ticket $65

Shopping in Salt Lake City, Clark Planetarium (exhibits free) (on your own).

6 pm – 9 pm Welcoming Social at Little America Hotel

Monday 1 March

Plenary and Symposia sessions; see meeting schedule

7:30 am – 5:30 pm Alpine skiing (on your own, no minimum people). Transportation and lift tickets $48 - $89, equipment rentals available, more information at: www.skiutah.com

Shopping in Salt Lake City, Clark Planetarium (exhibits free) (on your own).

12 Noon to 4 pm Ice Skating in Park City (escorted, 30 people minimum). Transportation and skate rental $25

7 pm NBA Basketball (on your own). Detroit Pistons at Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Transportation free, tickets $30-110

Tuesday 2 March

Symposia sessions; see meeting schedule

7:30 am – 5:30 pm Alpine skiing (on your own, no minimum people). Transportation and lift tickets $48 - $89, equipment rentals available, more information at: www.skiutah.com

9 am – 4:30 pm Shopping in Park City (escorted, 30 people minimum). Transportation and tour $45

1 pm – 5:30 pm Tubing at Snowbird (escorted, 30 people minimum). Transportation and equipment $25

Shopping in Salt Lake City, Clark Planetarium (exhibits free) (on your own).

6 pm Poster sessions and Whirling Disease social

8 pm Musical entertainment

Wednesday 3 March

Symposia sessions; see meeting schedule

7:30 am – 5:30 pm Alpine skiing (on your own, no minimum people). Transportation and lift tickets $48 - $89, equipment rentals available, more information at: www.skiutah.com

Shopping in Salt Lake City, Clark Planetarium (exhibits free) (on your own).

9 am – 4:30 pm Shopping in Park City (escorted, 30 people minimum). Transportation and tour $45

6 pm Social

7 pm Western Division banquet

7 pm Mormon Tabernacle Choir Rehearsal (own your own). Free

Thursday 4 March

Continuing Education Workshops; see meeting schedule

7:30 am – 5:30 pm Alpine skiing (on your own, no minimum people). Transportation and lift tickets $48 - $89, equipment rentals available, more information at: www.skiutah.com

8:30 am – 1 pm Three snow races. Snowshoeing, classical Nordic/cross-country ski, and free-style (skating) Nordic ski races at White Pine touring (escorted, 20 people minimum total for all three races). Transportation and track rental $30, equipment rental available $12 - 15

Shopping in Salt Lake City, Clark Planetarium (exhibits free) (on your own).

9 am – 4:30 pm Shopping in Park City (escorted, 30 people minimum). Transportation and tour $45

8:30 am – 4:30 pm Dogsledding near Midway (escorted, 4 people minimum, 16 people maximum). Transportation and dogsledding $350 per person

8 am – 12 noon Park City Snowmobiling (escorted, 30 people minimum) Transportation and equipment $160 per person (two-hour ride)

Friday 5 March

7:30 am – 5:30 pm Alpine skiing (on your own, no minimum people). Transportation and lift tickets $48 - $89, equipment rentals available, more information at: www.skiutah.com

9 am – 4 pm Nordic/cross-country skiing and tubing at Soldier Hollow, Midway (escorted, 20 people maximum). Transportation and track pass $25, equipment rentals available $15

Shopping in Salt Lake City, Clark Planetarium (exhibits free) (on your own).

9 am – 4:30 pm Shopping in Park City (escorted, 30 people minimum). Transportation and tour $45

8:30 am – 4:30 pm Dogsledding near Midway (escorted, 4 people minimum, 16 people maximum). Transportation and dogsledding $350 per person

8 am – 12 noon Park City Snowmobiling (escorted, 30 people minimum) Transportation and equipment $160 per person (two-hour ride)

Midnight Music and Laser show at Clark Planetarium. Tickets $10

Saturday 6 March

7:30 am – 5:30 pm Alpine skiing (on your own, no minimum people). Transportation and lift tickets $48 - $89, equipment rentals available, more information at: www.skiutah.com

8 am – 6 pm Back-country skiing (escorted). Transportation $50

Enjoy skiing Utah's famous powder after the Western Division AFS Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City. Utah has some of the best backcountry skiing opportunities in the world, which are readily accessible from Salt Lake City. Experienced backcountry skiers and/or snowboarders can sign up for a full day of skiing in either the Wasatch or Uinta Mountain ranges. Individuals must be in good physical condition, and experience in backcountry skiing/snowboarding is highly preferred. Two experienced Utah backcountry skiers will lead the group through trailbreaking and different ski routes.

The date is set for March 6 th (Saturday immediately after the Western Division meeting). Individuals will be charged $50 per person, which includes lunch and snacks. A minimum of 2 individuals must sign up for the trip to proceed, with a maximum number of 6. Round-trip transportation will be provided at a cost of $21 per person. People are encouraged to bring their own equipment, or can rent gear in the area. Those interested or who have questions are encouraged to contact Robert Al-Chokhachy at robertal@cc.usu.edu

9 am – 4 pm Nordic/cross-country skiing and snowshoeing at White Pine Touring, Park City (escorted, 10 people maximum). Transportation and track pass $24, equipment rentals $12- 15

9 am – 4:30 pm Shopping in Park City (escorted, 30 people minimum). Transportation and tour $45

8:30 am – 4:30 pm Dogsledding near Midway (escorted, 4 people minimum, 16 people maximum). Transportation and dogsledding $350 per person

8 am – 12 noon Park City Snowmobiling (escorted, 30 people minimum) Transportation and equipment $160 per person (two-hour ride)