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Young man using roller skis on a path through woods.
Iain Sloan of North York logs hundreds of miles on his roller skis
Young man using roller skis on a path through woods.

Iain Sloan of North York logs hundreds of miles on his roller skis

Date10/4/1983
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  • Iain Sloan of North York logs hundreds of miles on his roller skis
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Original Toronto Star caption: Who needs snow? lain Sloan of North York ignores the season and logs hundreds of miles on his roller skis as he trains for his rookie year with the Southern Ontario Division cross-country ski team. Sloan does his fair-weather training at Earl Bales Park since skis, equipped with ratchet-styled wheels, can be used on grass or pavement. The all-weather skis cost about $200. Regular cross-country boots are used with them.
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Black-and-white photographs
ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0097595F
GeographyCountryCanada
GeographyBuilding, monument or parkEarl Bales Park (Toronto, Ontario)
GeographyCity, town, twpToronto
GeographyNeighbourhoodArmour Heights
GeographyProvince or StateOntario
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