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Snowboard instructors waited for their class assignments at Wachusett Mountain.

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The magic carpet took skiers and snowboarders to one of the mountain's learning areas.

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Ski instructor Nick Chertavian with a class.

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Ann Dirr rode the magic carpet while learning to ski.

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Ski instructor Paul Mason instructed his class.

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Ann Dirr skied with other beginners.

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Hilary Berkman held her son Nate Dodge, 6.

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Skis at Wachusett Mountain.

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Skiers on the magic carpet.

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Ann Dirr with instructor Patrick Horgan.