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Kirby Gilbert

Ancient Skiers Biennial Banquets and Recruitment of New Members

January 24, 2016 By Kirby Gilbert

Every two years we hold a fun banquet to catch up with old friends and induct new members to the Northwest Ski Hall of Fame. We just had out 2016 banquet that was exceptionally fun and filled with skier's camaraderie. We will be back at it in 2018 and will work on hosting an even better banquet with improved sound systems and more mingling time.  In the meantime please help us … [Read more...] about Ancient Skiers Biennial Banquets and Recruitment of New Members

Summer Newsletter 2015 has K2 History story and more….

August 13, 2015 By Kirby Gilbert

http://www.ancientskiers.com/about/newsletters/   … [Read more...] about Summer Newsletter 2015 has K2 History story and more….

2015 Sun Valley Reunion a fun-filled success!

February 7, 2015 By Kirby Gilbert

Dateline: Ketchum, Idaho January 18-23, 2015.  The Ancient Skiers had another fabulous week of great skiing, sunshine, and fun for over 250 of our members!  Monday night western banquet, to-die-for ski days on Baldy's big time groomers, Nastar races, Thursday afternoon at the Sun Valley Opera House with U.S. Ski Hall of Famer Dick Dorworth and Sun Valley GM Tim Silva and the … [Read more...] about 2015 Sun Valley Reunion a fun-filled success!

Gus Raaum 1926-2014

January 5, 2015 By Kirby Gilbert

Gustav (Gus) Raaum was born in Brevik, Norway in 1926 and passed away December 28, 2014 on Mercer Island, WA, surrounded by his family. In early childhood, his family moved to Lillehammer, several years before the German invasion and the Nazi occupation. During those nine years in Lillehammer, Gus took part in high school sports and excelled in ski jumping. Similar to Stein … [Read more...] about Gus Raaum 1926-2014

Washington State Ski & Snowboard Museum appreciates volunteers and its many donors!

November 6, 2014 By Kirby Gilbert

WSSSM on Snoqualmie Pass is two years old with attendance growing. What a feat it is, and the free museum could not have been done without the amazing organizational skills and efforts of Ancient Skier Dave Moffett. The Snoqualmie Pass museum is the first ever non-profit public ski museum in Washington State. It is run by volunteers and is typically open Thursday through … [Read more...] about Washington State Ski & Snowboard Museum appreciates volunteers and its many donors!

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