PINKHAM NOTCH — A record number of racers battled blustery winds and blowing snow on Mount Washington at the annual Ski, Shoe and Fatbike to the Clouds event on Sunday, Feb 27.
A sold-out roster of 300 participants registered for the event: 26 Nordic skiers, 93 snowshoers and a staggering 181 in the fatbike category.
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