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The Spaces We Build

Hidden among wind-swept pines at ski resorts are dozens of renegade structures varying in complexity and craftsmanship. They exist across the country and range from shoddy lean-tos and stacks of logs to beautifully crafted tiny homes as well as mementos and memorabilia hung from trees. Many are built in

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