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Friday, April 29, 2022

Skimo fastest know times!

https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2022/04/28/jack-kuenzle-mount-hood-fastest-known-time-speed-record/65352461007/



Posted by Hock at 4:42 AM
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