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The Role of the Ski Boot

September 6, 2022 By Jacqueline Banks

by Wayne Johnson Mysteriously the origins of skiing likely began somewhere in the region of China, Mongolia, Russia. As was so elegantly stated in the 2008 book, “Two Planks and a Passion” by Roland Huntford, the earliest evidence of on snow travel could have originated in the region of the Alati Mountains of Mongolia.It was here along the ridge of a recent ice age … [Read more...] about The Role of the Ski Boot

Teaching Others to Succeed at Skiing

March 10, 2014 By Jacqueline Banks

Article written by Les Eddy A few of our ancient skiers members are mentioned in this article published January 14, 2013 by WenatcheeOutdoors. Beginnings: In 1945 at age 11 I was introduced to real skis. I received the gift of a pair of new 7-foot Norwegian hardwood laminated skis made by “Splitkein” with toe-strap bindings, cane poles with leather baskets, and a pair of … [Read more...] about Teaching Others to Succeed at Skiing

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