Yesterday was superb Nordic and alpine skiing. I had a wonderful time with students at Whiteface, last night a chinook wind moved in, and as you can see we have standing water in the Olympic Nordic stadium at Mount Van Hoevenberg. UGH.
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Hock on the 5.7 "Razor" Pitch
Selden and Gary getting ready to frame the cabin
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