Olympic Valley Alpine Meadows Tales from Two Valleys Sports
by [Ancinas, Eddy Starr]
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Since the 1930s, two valleys nestled amid California's High Sierra peaks have enraptured explorers, skiers and winter sport enthusiasts worldwide.
Olympic Valley made a name for itself as the host of the 1960 Winter Olympics. Meanwhile, just over a high ridge, Alpine Meadows was developed by devoted local skiers and Bay Area families. In spite of avalanches, fires, floods, public opinion and the whims of mountain weather, determined entrepreneurs Wayne Poulsen, John Reily and Alex Cushing persevered to lay the foundation for two ski resorts, now known collectively as Palisades Tahoe.
In this updated edition, local award-winning author and ski historian Eddy Ancinas shares tales of the colorful characters whose exploits and imagination contributed to the unique history of these two valleys.
Product Details
- The History Press Brand
- Apr 8, 2025 Pub Date:
- 9781467159586 ISBN-13:
- 1467159581 ISBN-10:
- 160.0 pages Paperback
- English Language
- 9 in * 0.02 in * 6 in Dimensions:
- 0 lb Weight:
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