Marlys Gerber was born in 1938 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, after the passing of her father when she was 10, her family moved to Seattle where she later graduated from Lincoln High School. Determined and independent from a young age, Marlys worked to put herself through community college and then the University of Washington, where she earned her degree in nursing. After … [Read more...] about Marlys Gerber 1938-2026
Help Us Keep Our Membership Records Up to Date
In an ongoing effort to stay connected with all our members, we are asking everyone to complete a free Membership Renewal Form.Why do we need to renew? People move, email addresses change, cities change and so do zip codes, we even miss type your information, some members no longer wish to receive communications, and unfortunately, we sometimes learn too late that a member … [Read more...] about Help Us Keep Our Membership Records Up to Date
Gordon Ray Arwine 1934 – 2025
Gordon was born on July 26, 1934 to Jack and Marian Arwine. Gordon was a member of the Mountaineers and became an Eagle Scout in 1953. He served our country in the Navy and Naval Air Reserves for 8 years. He was a radar technician on the USS Midway. He became interested in skiing while attending Lincoln High School. He became a PSIA Certified … [Read more...] about Gordon Ray Arwine 1934 – 2025
Skiing’s First Back Flip – Monte and Tex Steere
Interview with Monte Steere along with video and photos that tells the story of how the Steere brothers (Monte and Tex) are the first skiers on record to have landed a back flip on skis. The year was 1962. … [Read more...] about Skiing’s First Back Flip – Monte and Tex Steere
Otto & Joyce Miller 1932-2025
Gene O’Hara (Otto) Miller, born on November 25, 1932, raised in Fresno, California, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, in Reno, Nevada. He lived a full and exciting life, leaving behind a legacy of adventure and love. Genes passion for skiing was a defining feature of his life. He and his beloved wife, Joyce, whom he married 66 years ago, first met while skiing at Sun … [Read more...] about Otto & Joyce Miller 1932-2025