WATERVILLE VALLEY — The last FIS World Cup Freestyle competition before teams are chosen for the Winter Olympics is being held here this week and tickets are $26 to ski, ride and watch or $20 to access the venue by chairlift.
People can also walk to the event for no charge on Thursday and Friday, Jan. 15 and 16.
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