Bryce Canyon Winter Festival

The 23rd annual Bryce Canyon Winter Festival is Feb. 16-18 at Ruby's Inn in Bryce Canyon City. There is plenty of snow this year for the archery biathlon event, 10K free technique cross-country ski race and snowshoe tours. A variety of other clinics also will be offered, as will ranger-guided snowshoe hikes and geology and astronomy presentations. Visit www.rubysinn.com for more information.

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Snowshoe hike, plus eclipse

Lifelong Learning at the University of Utah is holding a full-moon-eclipse snowshoe hike Feb. 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. Watch, weather permitting, as the moon passes into and out of the Earth's shadow. Participants also will learn tips on snowshoeing and winter emergencies. The cost is $32. Call 801-587-LIFE or visit www.lifelong.utah.edu for more information and to register.