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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)
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 Ferry 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.
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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