One of the highlights of EVE, Salt Lake’s new three-day celebration for the New Year, is the USANA Rail Jam—a ski and snowboard competition—on Gallivan Plaza. Sixty top skiers and snowboarders will ski and ride a 3-story high rail set-up covered with 50 tons of snow in the center of downtown.

The Rail Jam runs daily, starting today with showings December 29 and 30 from 4 to 6 and 7 to 9 p.m.;
December 31 from 4 to 6 and 7 to 9 p.m. and a late show starting at 9:30 p.m.
There are three pro caliber rails, each different in shape and style, giving athletes options for different tricks and the audience an opportunity to view a variety of moves—the same stunt will not happen twice. KAB Rails (a local company based in Murray) built the structure for EVE and also builds terrain parks for the top ski resorts in the state.

"Downtown Nose Slide"

"Gap to Tail Press, East of Main"

For more information on the rail jam and live music, visit: http://www.eveslc.com/

This coming Sunday, December 20th is World Snowboard Day! Celebrate by heading to the Canyons and slidding Boxzilla. The Canyons 196 foot-long, continuous, combo box.

The Canyons celebrates the 4th Annual World Snowboard Day with Boxzilla! Head to the Adventure Park, off Saddleback Express, to slide the longest box in Utah - “Boxzilla,” our 196 foot-long, continuous, combo box! Session this feature, which will include 5 manny pads, a Dragon Box, a down-flat-down, a Euro Box and others, as the snowboarding lifestyle is celebrated around the world!

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StartNow at Park City Mountain Resort-Utah residents – If you don’t know how, StartNOW! Learn to ski or snowboard at one of the country’s premier winter resorts for only $25.  StartNOW gives first-time skiers and riders the skills you need to experience the Greatest Snow on Earth® and includes:

•    Afternoon ski or snowboard lesson and lift access (1:00 – 4:00 pm)
•    Ski or Snowboard equipment rental

Plus, with the StartNOW bounceback offer, you can return four additional times during the season for only $25 per day (your choice of afternoon lesson, lift access, equipment rentals or any combination of the three).

Utah residents, ages six and older, who are first-time skiers or riders only. Blackout dates and restrictions apply.

What is the StartNOW Program? 
Park City Mountain Resort’s StartNOW Program gives first-time skiers and riders the skills they need to experience the Greatest Snow on Earth and includes:
    - Afternoon ski or snowboard lesson and lift access (1:00 – 4:00 pm)
    - Ski or Snowboard equipment rental
Plus, with the StartNOW bounceback offer, participants can return four additional times during the season for only $25 per day (choice of afternoon lesson, lift access, equipment rentals or any combination of the three).
How do I sign up?
Reserve your StartNOW lesson now to ensure availability. Lesson availability is limited. Your first lesson reservation must be made at least five days in advance. Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian as a signature is required at time of check-in. Please note, we require age, height, weight and shoe size for all StartNOW participants at registration.
Who can take a StartNOW lesson? 
The StartNOW Program is for Utah residents, ages six and older, who are first-time skiers or riders only. Proof of Utah residency will be required at time of check-in. Park City Mountain Resort offers learn-to ski and snowboard lessons to out-of-state visitors. Visit our ski school page for more information.
When is the StartNOW Program available? 
The StartNOW Program is offered December 4, 2009 to March 28, 2010 (not available December 18-January 3 and February 13-20). The lesson and lift access will begin at 1:00 pm and end at 4:00 pm.
Where do I go? 
StartNOW participants should arrive at Park City Mountain Rentals, located on the lower level of the Legacy Lodge, no later than noon registration and fitting of their equipment. The lesson will begin at 1:00 pm and participants will meet their instructor by the light blue StartNOW flags located near the Kid's Korral. StartNOW lessons will take place in the beginner area of the Resort.

To sign up for StartNOW visit: http://startnow.parkcitymountain.com/site/index.html