Brookfield/Elm Grove Monthly

The FREEMAN Brookfield & Elm Grove THIS MONTH INSIDE JANUARY 2014 Snow stopping it Brookfield offers places to gear up for winter activities By Josh Perttunen Freeman Staff Barbara Eash antiques column 5A Calendar of events 6A Danielle and Justin Affayroux help their son, Mason, 2, go down the hill at The Rock Sports Complex in Franklin. Charles Auer, Freeman Staff 'In with the cold' spells success at Les Moise "On the whole, interest in winter sports is increasing," Teske noted. "As people become more fitness-minded, they are searching for things to do outside. As a result, ski sales and seasonal rentals are up." A cold start to the winter season also has built plenty of momentum. "All sports we do are weather dependent," Teske said. "This year, we've had a cold November and December ... which helps, especially when compared to what the weather was like at this time last year. It was still in the 60s in November." "Having snow on the The appearance and ease of snowshoeing have undergone a transformation, he said. No longer do the shoes look like tennis rackets strapped to the feet. And the need for special boots also is gone. "They are often an alu'Go where you want to go' minum frame with nylon on the insides," Teske said. Snowshoeing is the most "They are increasingly economical of the aforementioned activities. Snow- lightweight and user-friendly. The bindings are a lot shoes range from $100 to simpler. You can use the $200. About half of the same boots you wear when snowshoers Teske talks to use poles on the trail, which you snowplow your driveway." are an additional $20. ground is one of the biggest factors to how well we do," Teske added. "Even though hills open once the temperatures drop below 32 degrees, people don't start coming out in force until there is snow in their backyards." Cross country skiing is similar to snowshoeing, Teske said, in the way it allows communing with nature while moving at one's own pace. "They are both great outdoor activities where you can see nature. You just take the equipment and go where you want to go, whether it's a frozen lake, trails in the forest or a nearby park." Cross country ski packages start at $275. See SNOW, PAGE 5A Hello, Brookfield & Elm Grove! Brookfield & Elm Grove This Month is free and will arrive in your mail the first week of each month. In each month's edition we will take an in-depth look at an issue, person or other story in the community. We will also provide other important information such as community activities and updates on local stories. We encourage you to subscribe to the daily Freeman for coverage of Brookfield, Elm Grove and the rest of our area. To subscribe, to reach one of the editors with story ideas or for photo reprints, call 542-2500. We hope you enjoy this month's edition. – Freeman editors Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/WaukeshaFreeman Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/WaukeshaFreeman 235190002 Brookfield Square looking toward 70K square-foot expansion 2A PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID WAUKESHA, WI PERMIT NO. 3 More tenants for The Corners announced 3A BROOKFIELD – Just because the temperatures outside may drop doesn't mean that Wisconsin residents should drop their activity levels accordingly, said spokesmen for a pair of businesses with Brookfieldand Elm Grove-area locations. Given the uptick in the sale of winter sporting gear, customers would seem to agree, said Luke Teske, store manager at Brookfield's Les Moise location. Whether people are new to being winter sports enthusiasts or have long embraced the season, the area boasts destinations where they can gear up for an active winter lifestyle, he said. The list of activities includes snowshoeing, skiing, snowboarding and ice biking, to name a few. 235954002

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