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First time water skier Ashten Nelson takes to the air during his recent lesson.
July 22, 2020
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Wakeboard Academy teaches people how to shred on water
What started in high school as a way to earn some summer cash on the lake continues to be a thriving business for Bigfork’s Drew Hollinger and his Flathead Wakeboard Academy.