Input sought on ski trail improvements

June 24, 2011

Marmian Grimes

Marmian Grimes
907-474-7902
6/24/11

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is planning improvements to the Skarland and Big Whizzy ski trails on the West Ridge of the UAF campus.

The improvements will change routes to avoid roads and will add to the length of some trails. UAF is seeking public input on the proposed changes. The deadline to comment is July 8.

For a full description of the planned improvements, as well as maps of the changed routes, visit www.uaf.edu/trails or call 907-474-6757.

MEDIA CONTACT: Marmian Grimes, UAF public information officer, at 907-474-7902 or via email at marmian.grimes@alaska.edu. Nicole Nordstrand, North Campus manager, at 907-474-6757 or nanordstrand@alaska.edu. Peter Fix, North Campus subcommittee chair, at 907-474-6926 or pjfix@alaska.edu.

ON THE WEB: www.uaf.edu/trails

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