With plenty of snow and cold temperatures, the Wirth Winter Recreation Area is the perfect place for outdoor winter fun, so make plans for an evening of cross country skiing, tubing and snowboarding. Free desserts, coffee, hot chocolate and cider will be available at the Fireplace Room at Wirth Chalet, located at 1301 Theodore Wirth Parkway.

The evening features free tubing and snowboarding for youth under age 18. Adults can rent tubes for $8 (save $4) and snowboards for $10 (save $3). Equipment is available for rent, including board, boots, bindings and helmet at a discounted package rate of $6 (save $11).

A free one-hour snowboarding clinic is available for the entire family beginning at 6:30 p.m. Space is limited, so reservations are required; call 763-522-4584 to reserve a spot. Those renting equipment for the clinic need to arrive prior to 5:30 p.m. for fitting.

Representatives will be in attendance to give a brief introduction to the programming offered at the Wirth Winter Recreation Area. Also learn about the Fireplace Room at Wirth Chalet, which features full service catering.

About Snowboarding – Located behind the Wirth Chalet, the park features snowmaking capability and lighted hills. There are rails and boxes for all skill levels and even a kiddy snowboard park for beginners young and not so young.

About Cross Country Skiing – Wirth has 25 kilometers of trails. Depending upon conditions, trails are groomed for both classical style and skate skiing. There are a range of trails, from beginner to advanced. The Back-9 section includes a 2+ kilometer lighted loop with snowmaking capabilities.

About Tubing – The tubing hill at Wirth Winter Recreation Area features lighted, groomed lanes and a tow rope. For more information on the Wirth Winter Recreation Area, visit theodorewirth.org.