A Nordic skier glides along atop the hill along Lake Shore Drive on Monday, Jan. 19, 1976.

Blanketed by freshly-fallen snow, conditions at the Ludington Park were ideal on the afternoon for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in local competition for the U.P. Winter Olympics. A field of 25 skiers and snowshoers participated in this event.

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