What are Winter Feels Good (WFG) and Winter Trails (WT)?
A. Winter Feels Good and Winter Trails® combined are part of a public awareness campaign that promotes the health, fitness and social benefits of snow sports participation. It combines media relations with community outreach to increase participation in snow sports and to address the lack of physical activity in the United States, particularly among youth. Winter Trails® was developed 15 years ago to promote snowshoeing and, historically, has been organized in conjunction with the American Hiking Society to get people out on snow-covered trials in the winter. The program has been expanded to include Cross Country Ski Areas Association (CCSAA) members as a new and different way to attract business under the umbrella of Winter Feels Good (www.winterfeelsgood.com). CCSAA members will again participate this season, and the American Heart Association will be involved in select locations. It’s a great way to introduce people to the world of winter outdoor activities. Lack of physical activit
