National Winter Trails Day – Try snowshoeing for FREE at Sugar Mountain Resort 1/7/12

National Winter Trails Day, on Saturday, January 7th, 2012, offers kids and adults a chance to try snowshoeing for FREE at ski resorts across the country. The closest participating resort to Charlotte is Sugar Mountain Resort, in Avery County, North Carolina. It is about a 2 and a half hour drive (assuming everything goes well) and is near Boone.

Sugar Mountain talks about National Winter Trails Day on their calendar:
Jan 7, 2012 (Saturday)
National Winter Trails Day – Winter Feels Good
The 17th annual National Winter Trails Day is back at Sugar Mountain Resort. The event offers children and adults new to snow sports the chance to try snowshoeing for FREE. Discover the fun and fitness of snow sports. Snowshoe rental and guided tours are free. Guided tours are available at 9am, 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. The program includes a 1 hour tour and snowshoe rental. Adult tours are for 12 years or older. Children’s tours are for 8-11 year olds. Sign up at least 15 minutes prior to your tour time at the Ski/Snowboard School.

(Thanks Charlotte On The Cheap)