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Ridin’ the heat wave

Herald Staff Writer

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Tuesday, Jul 22, 2014 5:01 PM MT

Updated Wednesday, Jul 23, 2014 4:07 PM MT

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The Durango Nordic Ski Club members Hannah Peterson, 18, daughter of Jen and Chris Peterson, front; Katja Freeburn, 15, daughter of Jana and Mike Freeburn, center; and Everett Sapp, 15, son of Andree and Randy Sapp of Beekmantown, New York, negotiate an obstacle course at the La Plata County Fairgrounds on Wednesday as they take advantage of another high-temperature day. The National Weather Service reports a high of 96 degrees for Wednesday. The forecast today calls for cooler temperatures with a high of only 86.
The Durango Nordic Ski Club members Hannah Peterson, 18, daughter of Jen and Chris Peterson, front; Katja Freeburn, 15, daughter of Jana and Mike Freeburn, center; and Everett Sapp, 15, son of Andree and Randy Sapp of Beekmantown, New York, negotiate an obstacle course at the La Plata County Fairgrounds on Wednesday as they take advantage of another high-temperature day. The National Weather Service reports a high of 96 degrees for Wednesday. The forecast today calls for cooler temperatures with a high of only 86.STEVE LEWIS/Durango Herald

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