SAM Coverage
Obituary
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William Banks Berry, 95
This short obituary profiles the dean of ski journalists and ski historians, William Banks Berry, who died on January 23, 1999.
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June Currier, 1917-1998
A brief announcement of the death of June Currier, 81, one half of the former Currier Lift Service in New Hampshire.
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Remembering Dick Bird
This is an obituary of Richard “Dick” Bird, who retired from the U.S. Forest Service in 1994. He died Aug. 1, 1998 after a…
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When Small is Large-An Elegy
A piece about Ted Gilchrist who was a tireless volunteer at Veteran’s Memorial Recreational Area ski hill in Franklin, N.H.
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James Laughlin Of Alta, 83
In memory of James Laughlin, famed publisher who was also one of the founders of Alta, Utah.
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Charlie Lord Of Stowe, 95
In memory of Charlie Lord, trail designer extraordinaire. He will be remembered especially for the trails he designed in Vermont on Mt. Mansfield and…
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Industry Loses Three Greats
A tribute to the memory of three ski industry greats who died recently: Charles “Chic” Morton, Alf Engen, and Claude Anders.
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Bill Janss–1918-1996
A tribute to Bill Janss, the developer of Sun Valley, Idaho, and Snowmass, Colo.
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Some Friends Remember Bob Ficker
Friends share their memories in a tribute to well-known wire rope splicer Bob Ficker.
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Cliff Blann– A Ski Family Remembers
An obituary for a ski industry pioneer, Cliff Blann of Mt. Bachelor, Oregon.
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Speak-Out: Remembering Three Friends
A tribute to Perry Williams, Hans Hagemeister and Bob Bourdon, all of whom turned their love of skiing into a lifetime commitment to the…
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Remembering Franz Hoppichler
Norm Crerar, who succeeded Franz Hoppichler as president of Interski, pays tribute to and assesses the Professor’s impact on the sport of skiing.
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Bill Berry– Two Personal Recollections.
Two obituaries paying tribute to the life and accomplishments of I. William Berry, the venerable ski writer who died in February, 1994.
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Roxy: An Appreciation
An obituary for Roxy Rothafel, a legendary ski reporter, who died in October at his home in Massachussetts.
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Sel Hannah 1913-1991
On August 31, Sel Hannah, who pioneered the art and science of designing ski mountains, died at the age of 78. To become familiar…
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Pete Totemoff, Allison Merrill And Harold Hirsch
One of several obituaries for ski area pioneers and industry leaders Pete Totemoff, Allison Merrill, and Harold Hirsch.