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Ski trail clearing Oct. 18 at 4th of July Pass


Cross-country skiers  take a break for cookies and hot chocolate in the warming hut at Fourth of July Pass. 
 (The Spokesman-Review)
Cross-country skiers take a break for cookies and hot chocolate in the warming hut at Fourth of July Pass. (The Spokesman-Review)

WINTERSPORTS -- The Panhandle Nordic Club is calling for volunteers to join them in a "lopping party" to trim brush along the ski and snowshoe trails on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Fourth of July Pass. 

Meet:  Fire Station at Cherry Hill Park on 15th at 9 a.m..  Carpooling is advised since we will take a few cars on the trails to specific locations.

What to bring:  Loppers, gloves, warm clothes, lunch and water.  Dessert will be provided at the picnic shelter. 

Another note:  Club meetings will be held this season through April 2015 at the CDA Police Department meeting room.  Address is 3818 Schreiber Way off of Kathleen.  First meeting is Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m..  

Info: Jim McMillen, jimmccda@gmail.com.

Rich Landers

Rich Landers joined The Spokesman-Review in 1977. He is the Outdoors editor for the Sports Department writing and photographing stories about hiking, hunting, fishing, boating, conservation, nature and wildlife and related topics.

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