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Glen Eden a skiers paradise Georgetown Acton Wednesday Jan 13 For those people who con sider speeding down hills at breakneck speeds a dangerous if not Insane pastime there axe at least people a day visit lag Glen Eden Ski area who may be a little crazy Eden located just off Highway near Hilton is the regions foremost skiing area and crazy or cot there are over people signed up for ski ing lessons this season Last year when the majority of North America enjoyed a mild almost temperate winter the skiing enthusiasts suffered through a short season with poor conditions The weather was to blame for many ski operators losing their shirts and many skiers were stuck with several hundred dollars worth of equipment they couldnt use However at Glen Eden despite operating only out of a poss ible days in a season with less than favourable conditions they observed a 10 per cent in crease in attendance This year it looks like those numbers will swell again by another per cent and accord ing to the director of the Glen Eden Ski School Doug ing that increase would make the resort operators very happy Carol Patterson the assistant program director at the resort compared a normal days business this season with some of the busiest Sundays in prev years With a minimal cost of for equipment and lessons plus a IIS per day lift ticket skiing Isnt exactly one of the cheapest sports to get Into but with over people visiting Glen Eden each day a person would think there must be some pretty good reasons to take up the sport So with a case of stomach butterflies and visions of tangled arms legs and skis tumbling down awesome hills this reporter decided to find out first hand why so many people are attracted to ski slopes all over the world A tractor hauling a wagon transports the skiers and their equipment from the parking lot to the Chalet and during the ride newcomers to the resort can watch skiers hurtle down hills call Twister Boomerang and Suicide Closer to the chalet there Is a beginners slope and toboggan run that looked a lot safer to persona me who have a healthy fear of the forces of gravity After IS minute of instruction on the beginners hill at the Glen Eden Ski resort for Free Press sports reporter Mark Holmes Once in the chalet I was directed to the ski school office where I was introduced to my instructor Rick Greaves who promptly asked my shoe size height and weight After returning with several pieces of equipment Greaves explained that beginning like myself had to have snort skis for belter ty The boots have to fit per fectly so the skiers heel is im mobile continued Greaves and most important are the bind ings Greaves said Depending on a skier weight the tension in the bindings is set so that in the event of a fall the bindings will release the skiers boots from the skis and thus avoid broken booes The first lesson seemed ralhereasy Just shuffle around four pylons and get used to the equipment said Greaves With in minutes 1 was zipping around the pylons and I found my initial awkwardness was appearing with plenty of encouragement from my in Lesson two was how to stop and turn and after a few demonstrations from my teacher I was ready to try it for myself My first few attempts were rather feeble but practice mokes perfect and minutes into my lesson I was ready to tackle my first hill At the top of the hill I began to have my doubts whether or not I would make it to the bottom on one piece but instructor Greaves sensing my apprehen sion remarked You ve nothing to worry about the ski school motto is were here to havefunnotfallonourbum Feeling a little foolish and watching little five and six- yearolds zip down the hill I figured it was now or never and began my first descent Remembering what Greaves had taught me I did my best to control my speed and direction by placing my skis in a wedge shape with the tips of the skis pointed toward each other With pressure from your feet increased on one side or the other the skis turn easily and the crouching stance helps ab sorb the shocks from the uneven terrain said Greaves After several runs down the toboggan run my instructor took me to the beginners slope saying I was ready to ski I had relaxed a little and with a push over the lip of the hill I was feeling like a pro I sudden ly knew why people spent so much time and effort getting to ski slopes Its an almost magical feeling of excitement in the bracing winter air as you slip down a hill on a cushion of snow Back at the chalet Unfor tunately Id run out of time Greaves asked if Id had a good time I replied that it was pro bably good I was most like ly hooked on the sport Yea its a great sport but you have to remember to dress warmly take proper ins true tions use safe equipment and use your head cautioned Greaves People can ski for most of their lives and never get hurt continued Greaves if they follow the safety standards The people that do get hurt are the ones who take on hills beyond their capabilities Some people may think even after reading this article that skiing is still a dangerous pastime but I know one former critic who II be back to Glen Eden in the near future to take on the hills Town offers variety of recreation programs Town of Halton Hills Is making sure its residents are kept busy this winter with a wide variety of recreation pro grams Knox Presbyterian Church la Ihe location of the pUyihop a half day activity centre for children aged year An emphasis is placed on fun learning and especially social Interaction There will be arts and crafts games singing tory time and more A juice and cookie break and nap are also on the agenda Children 2h3 years will be going Tuesdays and Thursdays lStoU45aro and 3 to five yean olds will be Tuesdays and Thursdays l to The program began yesterday Tuesday and will run 10 week Power skating open to those seven yean of age and up will be held at the Acton arena Wednesdays from to p Qualified Instruction stressing an understanding of the prin ciples of balance and economics of movement guarantee an enjoyable learning experience Participants must have mastered skating fo backwards and stopping before arolllnt ha the progr There be three fitness programs in Acton and one week of January 10 Aqua Fitness will be at the indoor pool Mondays and Wednesdays from to 1030 pm Fitness Swim and Sauna at Middle School runs Tuesdays from 7 30 to 9 and Adult Fitness at MZ Bennett School Is on Wednesdays from to School will be the scene of the CO Minute Workout There will be a skating rink made at school this winter The Recreation department will be operating and maintaining It for shinny Hockey broom ball and pleas ure skating Groups will be charged for lights use for even ing bookings only The starting dates and quality of the Ice sur face will depend on the weather and snow removal will be pro if a considerable amount accumulates Adult swim lessons are avail able at Acton pool on Wednesdays from 45 to JO and began January This for ail levels Also available in Acton is synchro swimming diving and a swim team Bronze Cross will be Saturdays from The pool to seven days a week for recreational swims A full schedule can be f to the Fall Winter Kick Greaves the assistant director Glen Eden Ski School had bis hands full teaching a novice skier how to slip down the hills without wiping out A- SENIOR A HOCKEY WOODSTOCK GEMS VS GEORGETOWN CHRYSLER RAIDERS FfU DEC Gordon Memorial Arena ATTHEDOOR 6 Home Games left in Regular Season Play Buy Your Advanced Tickets at DELREX SMOKE SHOP THOMAS VIDEO fir McDONALCS ACTON HIGH SCHOOL MALE ATHLETE of the MONTH TERRY Terry Cianfarani is a grade student at Acton High and he is playing an important role on the Seniors quest for a basketball championship The foot 10 inch 190 pound guard said he has just turned 19 and has totalled SO points so far this year says his home town is Acton and sports and are his favorite hobbies LUMBER WEVE GOT YOUR LUMBER AND A WHOLE LOT MOKE 316GUELPHST Meet 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