Amelia Richmond
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February 27, 2013
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Ski race benefits search and rescue team

One day every winter, one can spot a very uniquely dressed group of people convened near the shores of Lake Tahoe. From aerodynamic speed suits to outrageous costumes and everything in between, the starting line of the Great Ski Race is something to behold. The 37th annual Great Ski Race will take place this year Sunday with a 9 a.m. start from the Tahoe Cross-Country Center. Deemed the largest cross country ski race west of the Mississippi, the Great Ski Race covers 30 kilometers with 1,200 feet of uphill and 1,800 of downhill between Tahoe City and Truckee. The current …

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