Best learn to ski & ride deal on the planet

This column is not a ski column, but there are a few stories about skiing and snowboarding that are just so awesome that I have to spread the word. This is one of those stories. Park City Mountain Resort (PCMR) has the best deal on the planet for beginners -- both kids and adults. If you've ever had the slightest inkling that you might like to try the sport, this is an irresistable deal.

PCMR's beginner program, StartNOW, is an amazing deal. For $199 you get the whole works -- for 5 times! Five times for one price! You get 5 days on the slopes that include your lesson, your lift ticket and all your rental equipment (boots, poles, skis or snowboard). The only hitch is you must be a Utah resident. No other strings attached. No kidding.

Utah is known for its fabulous snow quality and people come from all over the world to enjoy it, but many Utahns haven't tried skiing or snowboarding yet. PCMR began StartNOW as a way to get adults and kids off the sofa to try a winter sport that we have right here in our own backyard.

Price is often the prohibiting factor. Some say, "What if I spend the money and don't like it?" So PCMR eliminated that argument. Everything for 5 days for $199 -- that's a bit under $40 a day for the whole shebang!

Here's how it works. Go online to StartNow.ParkCityMountain.com where you can get all the details and register.

If you're already a skier or boarder, go ahead and tell your friends, your co-workers, your neighbors. PCMR's StartNow really blows the doors off learn to ski/ride packages with this.

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P.S. Check out Jingle Bell Jog story -- an event especially for families. You can still register for it.