Courtesy Photo | A snowboarder rides a rail during Winter Extravaganza action Jan. 20, 2018, at...... read more read more
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More than 600 people made their way to the slopes of Whitetail Ridge Ski Area on Jan. 20 to take part in Fort McCoy’s Winter Extravaganza 2018.
Mild temperatures and excellent hill conditions greeted the hundreds of visitors to the event, which is open to the public.
This year’s Winter Extravaganza brought together people from surrounding communities, such as Tomah, Sparta, Onalaska, and La Crosse, with Fort McCoy to enjoy events from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
This event, according to Recreation Programming Manager Nick Sanjari with the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation, or DFMWR, brings people together to enjoy many activities throughout the day. The activities are designed to be Family-inclusive and allow people to show their skills in skiing and snowboarding.
Special events during the day included a slalom race, rail jam, obstacle course, tug of war, horse-drawn sleigh rides, and a hot-dog-eating contest. Also, raffle prizes were drawn throughout the day.
DFMWR organizers say the event helps to foster effective community partnerships with local cities and towns and is a great way to highlight all that is available at the ski area.
The Whitetail Ridge Ski Area will remain open into March, weather permitting.
The area is open 4:30-9 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays, and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays.
For more information about the ski area, go online to https://mccoy.armymwr.com/us/mccoy/programs/whitetail-ridge-ski-area, or by calling 608-388-4498.
| Date Taken: | 02.07.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 02.07.2018 12:05 |
| Story ID: | 265098 |
| Location: | FORT MCCOY, WISCONSIN, US |
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