Remembrances

May 28, 1932 - July 17, 2021Ross W. McLaughlin, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away surrounded by his caring family at his home in Lake Oswego, Ore., Saturday, July 17, 2021, after a brave battle with cancer. He was 89. Ross was born in Seattle, Wash., a treasured day for his dear parents, William Lewis McLaughlin and Olive Robinson McLaughlin. His … [Read more...] about Ross William McLaughlin 1932-2021

Very sad news. One of our most distinguished alumni has passed. Chuck Welsh of PNWS mountaineering fame and an absolutely wonderful man passed on November 17, 2022. Chuck was a dear friend and mentor to many. He made the first ski descent of Mt. Rainier. He was 97 years old. … [Read more...] about Chuck Welsh 1925-2022

Beloved wife of Leland Rosenlund passed away July 19th 2022.  They met when Leland worked at Osborn and Ulland Sports Shop in Seattle, while she worked at Sportscaster Clothing Co. in Seattle. Lee later worked for LeRoy Kingland at Sports Unlimited in Bellevue for 42 years. Sharon learned how to ski before they were married, and they became partners in Powder Pigs Ski … [Read more...] about Sharon Rosenlund 1946 – 2022

Maureen was born in 1955, in Spokane, Washington. In 1979, she married Curt Hammond of Marysville, Washington, and the two moved to Park City, Utah. Growing up, the Quinn family was very involved in alpine skiing. Maureen and her siblings ski raced for the Spokane Ski Racing Association. During high school and college, Maureen was a nationally ranked competitive alpine ski … [Read more...] about Maureen Hammond 1955 – 2022

Tex was born in1940, in Seattle, Washington. He married Nancy Nefzger, whom he had met while teaching ski lessons at Stevens Pass. Together, they embarked on 54 years of adventures. Tex consistently wrung as much adventure and joy out of life as possible, including camping, motorcycle riding and competing in downhill skiing. Tex was one of the first in the state to land … [Read more...] about Tex Steere 1940 – 2022