Health

Snowshoeing Event Encourages Youth to Opt Outside

TownLift
Jan 20, 2021

Communities That Care events like this snowshoeing opportunity are geared towards inspiring youth connection and mental wellness through outdoor activities. Photo: Dakota Corbin

PARK CITY, Utah. — White Pine Touring is sponsoring a free guided snowshoeing event Jan. 25 from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. for youth ages 11-17 as part of a Communities That Cares goal to promote mental wellness among Summit County’s younger population.”Tribe Outside,” according to the registration page, “[is] a program for youth designed to foster connection and share the joy for life through inspirational outdoor experiences.”

The event’s theme is Trees and Their Social Connection. Participants will hear from mentors Pamela LeLuz Butters through her opening singing bowl ceremony, and snowshoe guide Betsy Both, a White Pine Touring and yoga instructor.