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AK: Renovating Hilltop’s Ski Jump

By Annie Feidt, APRN - Anchorage | November 11, 2011 - 9:30 am

Photo by Annie Feidt, APRN - Anchorage

Anchorage has always been known for its cross country skiing. Now a group of volunteers are hoping to revive interest in another snow sport in the city- ski jumping. The 40 meter jump at Hilltop Ski Area had fallen into disrepair over the years. But after a flurry of activity this fall- it’s ready for a new generation of jumpers to begin taking flight.

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