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Nordic skiers celebrate trails; para-Olympic athlete to speak

Sean Halsted, of Rathdrum, takes a short break during a training session at the Nordic Ski area of Mt. Spokane on Monday. Halsted will be competing in his first Paralympics in March in Vancouver, B.C. (CHRISTOPHER ANDERSON)
By Rich Landers richl@spokesman.com(509) 459-5508

WINTERSPORTS — Two-time Paralympian Sean Halsted of Rathdrum will be the featured speaker on Nov. 5 at a gathering, dinner and auction for cross-country skiers and supporters at the Southside Senior Center, 3151 E. 27 th Ave.

The event is a fundraiser for Spokane Nordic Ski Association and a new adaptive nordic ski program.

Halsted is a world-ranked U.S. Ski Team Nordic skier, biathlete, and former WSU rower.

The dinner portion of the evening quickly sold out, but a $5 dessert option opening at 6:30 p.m. is being offered until all seats are filled for Halsted’s presentation.

Event Registration is online.

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