Learn to Ski Day

Ski club volunteers will provide free instruction for beginning skate or classic skiing at the Afterhours Ski Trail in Brule. Be ready to ski starting at 12:30 p.m. with your own equipment or by renting equipment through the club. Trail passes or memberships are not required.

Pre-registration is appreciated and required for those renting equipment through the club. Pre-registration must be made by 7 p.m. of the Thursday night preceding each learn-to-ski afternoon. To pre-register or to rent skis, call Phil Anderson at 715-372-5004. Be sure to provide your name, age, and phone number. For those renting equipment, provide your shoe size, and approximate height and weight for each person.

Rental of skis, boots and poles costs $5 for each youngster 12 and under and $15 for all others. Rentals must be checked out at the trailhead warming hut between Noon and 12:30 pm and returned no later than 3 p.m.

Everyone must sign a release form. Children must have a signed release form by a parent or guardian.

The Learn-To-Ski Afternoons are sponsored by the Brule Valley Ski Club, the Brule River State Forest, and the Brule Lions Club.