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Groomed nordic tracks on Ferry County Rail Trail

The first groomed cross-country skiing tracks were groomed into the Ferry County Rail Trail on Dec. 21, 2012. Local patrons pay for the grooming. Skiing is free. (Courtesy)
By Rich Landers richl@spokesman.com(509) 459-5508
The first groomed cross-country skiing tracks were groomed into the Ferry County Rail Trail on Dec. 21, 2012. Local patrons pay for the grooming. Skiing is free. (Courtesy)
The first groomed cross-country skiing tracks were groomed into the Ferry County Rail Trail on Dec. 21, 2012. Local patrons pay for the grooming. Skiing is free. (Courtesy)
WINTER SPORTS — Beautiful cross-country skiing tracks have been groomed into the Ferry County Rail Trail along the Kettle River today.
Retired Forest Service recreation specialist Keith Wakefield used a snowmobile to groom the trails today, supported by donations by members of the Fe rry County Rail Trail Partners .
The group will sponsor a Rail Trail Ski Day in Curlew on Jan. 12, featuring free use of nordic ski gear and free ski lessons for beginners.

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