By Andrew Drummond
JACKSON — In a grueling battle against both the elements and their endurance, the inaugural Last Nordic Skier Standing event, presented by Fischer Sports and hosted by White Mountain Ski Co. and Jackson Ski Touring Foundation, ended without an official finisher on Sunday, Feb. 2.
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