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Lou Whittaker

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Lou Whittaker, a Seattle-born and -raised mountaineer and glacier travel guide who climbed Mount Rainier more than 250 times, died Sunday at 95. His nephew, Leif Whittaker, on Wednesday morning confirmed Lou’s death. He died peacefully surrounded by family, Leif Whittaker said. Lou Whittaker had been living with congestive heart failure for several years, his son Peter … [Read more...] about Lou Whittaker

Ancient Skiers in the News

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The International Skiing History Association recognized Ancient Skier Don Amick in their latest issue of Skiing History Magazine, volume 35 Number 5, September-October 2023. The senior Amicks, pioneers among Ancient Skiers, joined the community early on. In 1947, Don Amick showcased his talent, securing third place in the prestigious Silver Ski Race on Mount Rainier, a … [Read more...] about Ancient Skiers in the News

The Role of the Ski Boot

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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