Her mother, Sun Fuyou, rifles through faded photos of a beaming young girl in ski gear.

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Ruttenberg saw opportunity in lockers for police to store evidence, and in lockers that hold ski gear at winter resorts.

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Enticed by free coffee and hot cocoa, Twins fans came layered in ski gear, hunting clothes and whatever else to keep warm.

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In the cozy apartments of the Upper East Side, residents were polishing off boots, waxing in ski equipment, and dusting off winter gear.

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Also now allowed is a range of sporting gear that includes lacrosse stocks, pool cues, ski poles, hockey sticks and golf clubs (sorry golfers, limit 2, which might as well be none).

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The expert ski staff does everything from simply setting your skis up on the snow to helping your kids into their gear (no small feat) and preparing your equipment for the next day.

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