Youngsters from outdoor clubs or ski clubs around New England and New York State are learning the sport of ski jumping. An awards ceremony recognized their achievements Jan. 26 after the competition at the historic Nansen Ski Jump. (LISA D. CONNELL PHOTO)
Girls and young ladies participated in the Nansen Ski Jump competition Jan. 26 in Milan, a promising sign for the sport's growth and popularity. (LISA D. CONNELL PHOTO)
"Originally designed in 1936 and constructed in 1937 as a National Youth Administration project, the jump was the site of the U.S. Olympic Ski Jumping trials in 1938. (LISA D. CONNELL PHOTO)
Two jumps have been restored at Nansen Ski Jump and fundraising continue to restore the largest jump, or Big Nansen, add a judges' stand and other tasks. too. (LISA D. CONNELL PHOTO)
The view from Route 16 of the ski jumps at Nansen and the people who gathered on Jan. 26 for a ski jumping competition. The jumps by youngsters and teens were from the 10M and 39M jumps. (LISA D. CONNELL PHOTO)
The "dudes" of ski jumping gather for a group picture after competition Jan. 26 at the Nansen Ski Jumps in Milan. (LISA D. CONNELL PHOTO)
A ski jumper glides along well-groomed snow for a smooth landing at Nansen Ski Jump. (LISA D. CONNELL PHOTO)
Youngsters from outdoor clubs or ski clubs around New England and New York State are learning the sport of ski jumping. An awards ceremony recognized their achievements Jan. 26 after the competition at the historic Nansen Ski Jump. (LISA D. CONNELL PHOTO)
Girls and young ladies participated in the Nansen Ski Jump competition Jan. 26 in Milan, a promising sign for the sport's growth and popularity. (LISA D. CONNELL PHOTO)
"Originally designed in 1936 and constructed in 1937 as a National Youth Administration project, the jump was the site of the U.S. Olympic Ski Jumping trials in 1938. (LISA D. CONNELL PHOTO)
Two jumps have been restored at Nansen Ski Jump and fundraising continue to restore the largest jump, or Big Nansen, add a judges' stand and other tasks. too. (LISA D. CONNELL PHOTO)
The view from Route 16 of the ski jumps at Nansen and the people who gathered on Jan. 26 for a ski jumping competition. The jumps by youngsters and teens were from the 10M and 39M jumps. (LISA D. CONNELL PHOTO)
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