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On top of the sledding hill, crews from the city, Pentictonsa国际传媒檚 Wildstone Construction and the Apex Freestyle Team are busy working in blizzard-like conditions to build the 100-foot rail jam.

Expert-level skiers and snowboarders will be showing off their skills down the railing on Saturday.

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Itsa国际传媒檚 all part of the Downtown Throwdown Rail Jam and Frost Fest where there will be a DJ, and food trucks. HaHaHa Kidz Fest will also be there with activities.

The festival coincides with the All-Star Weekend events right beside Gyro Park at the outdoor rink.