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A NOVICE’S GUIDE WISCONSIN Lacrosse Touts OneTO of the Biggest WINTERS BEGINNER SKIthe LESSONS, Beer Fests in State RENTALS, PARKS AND ACTIVITIES by Explore Lacrosse To some, winter means retreating indoors, blinds down and snow boots deep in the closet. Wisconsin, though, is full of Betweenways the Bluffs Wine and Cheese is a fun event haswondered grown tohow be atolocal favorite.We’ve Visit got their wonderful to headBeer, outside and stay activeFestival in the winter. Have youthat ever get started? the website for this year’s entertainment and activities. perfect novice’s guide to Wisconsin winters with information on ski lessons, rentals, parks and activities. Tasters Eve bus shuttles and time? shuttles to and areaorhotels Downhill skiing for the first Don’t be from afraidparticipating to take a lesson two. the day of the event. Listen to your local radio stations for your chance to win tickets. Before you try mastering the chairlift, ensure you know how to make your way down the hill. That means downhill driver wristbands available. Musttobe 21 you or over to attend. skiDesignated lessons. Whether you get a group of friends join or prefer a private session, you’ll become a snow bunny in no VIP ticket holders gain access to the event two hours prior to andoffer access to the private VIP tent. time with the help of an enthusiastic skiing instructor. Most skigeneral resorts admission in Wisconsin lessons, but be sure to make Taste over 200 quality brews poured by distinguished breweries a reservation before arriving. Try one of these locations, or call ahead to any of Wisconsin’s downhill ski hills to check Experience over 45 types of wine from local and world-famous vintners availability. Sample and purchase gourmet cheese and other good eats Granite Peak Enjoy live music Christie Mountain All attendees receive glass Trying snowshoes on fora souvenir size? Check if rentals are available. Only 3,000 general admission tickets available Many people are reluctant to try a new winter sport because they don’t want to invest in new equipment. Snowshoeing Only 250 VIP tickets available is a great low-impact sport, and there are many places around Wisconsin that rent snowshoes. Many state parks and nature Tickets have sold out in the past, so the watch the website for when centers offer equipment rental during winter months and are a sales great begin. place to get started. Here are a couple places to #1 Oktoberfest Strasse La Crosse, WI, 54601 explore: 800-658-9424 High Cliff State Park NEW to celebrate the 15th Anniversary! From 10am-1pm on Sunday, April 23, jump back on the horse and NorEVENT Door Sport & Cyclery Minocqua Winter Park EVENT>>page bluffs>>page 46

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36th Annual Crazylegs Classic 8K RUN • 2 MILE WALK How the run got started and history made over a couple beers Not surprisingly, the idea was hatched over a couple of beers in late 1981 by three Badger loyalists at a campus bar. The three, Tom Grantham, Ken Sparks, and Rich Backus, wanted to raise money to support UW Athletics. As admirers of then- Athletic Director Elroy Hirsch, they asked his permission to name it the “Crazylegs Run” in his honor. Tom Grantham continues to serve as General Chairman on the Crazylegs Classic Executive Committee. A Little “Classic” History The first race in 1982 attracted 1,525 runners and raised $9,500. The event grew in popularity and the walk was added in 1987 with 676 walkers the first year. The event has crazylegs>>page10 BOUNCE>>page 10

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