Spring skiing and riding at its finest

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Eric Wilbur, Sports Columnist

March 20, 2014

It may be spring, but winter still has a strong grip. Up to 13 inches fell overnight in parts of New England, freshening what is turning out to be one of the best spring skiing seasons in memory.

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