PORT ANGELES — The Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Education Foundation raised a record net $81,000 from its annual fundraiser at the Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles.

Winterfest, the annual event that raises funds for Hurricane Ridge ski and snowboard operations, the Ridge ski school and winter sports education, was held Saturday.

Part of the proceeds will go toward the purchase of a new snowmobile for the Hurricane Ridge ski patrol.

“The ski patrol does an incredible job of keeping everyone safe on the Ridge,” said Lindsay Fox, president of the Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Education Foundation, “so raising money for this vital piece of equipment was extremely important.”

The event also honored longtime Hurricane Ridge supporters Dave and Karen Long. The former has been a l

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