MILAN — By early summer, people will see site work underway on the Big Nansen Ski Jump as the Nansen Ski Club and the Friends of the Big Nansen move ahead with Phase I renovations to the historic jump.
The Nansen Ski Club and Friends are also planning a capital campaign to help raise the money needed to complete the entire renovation.
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