(Steve Griffin | The Salt Lake Tribune) A skier rides the Skyline Double Chair ski lift as fog and snow blanket the mountain top during opening day at Eagle Point ski resort above Beaver, Utah Wednesday, December 15, 2010.

Waxing poetic about snow possibilities

Think positive » REI offers workshop on base preparation, structure, major and minor repair and stone grinding.

By glen warchol

| The Salt Lake Tribune

First Published Jan 10 2012 08:32 am • Last Updated Jan 10 2012 08:32 am

Properly waxing your skis or snowboard can add to your fun on the slopes.

Especially if the snow industry geniuses figure out a wax that levitates skis and boards over sagebrush and mud.

Ha-ha, seriously—REI experts will lead a workshop on the basics of waxing, including base preparation, structure, major and minor repair, and stone grinding.

Tonight at 7 p.m., at REI, 3285 E. 3300 South, Salt Lake City. www.rei.com/saltlakecity

Ominously, Weber State is showing two films tomorrow night at 7 p.m. addressing climate change’s impact on winter sports: "Generations: A Skiers and Snowboarders Perspective on Climate Change‚" and "Breaking Trail," in the Shepherd Union Wildcat Theater.

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