The 1960 American International Ski Race program included articles on a variety of topics. One article was entitled “The Metal Ski” and I believe it was written by the editor Frank Springer-Miller since there was no other byline. The article… Continue Reading →
At the 1988 Calgary Olympics what ski brand won 4 gold, 6 silver and 6 bronze medals?a)Atomic b)Head c)Kastle d)Rossignol
Frank Springer lent me a copy of the program for the 1960 American International Alpine Ski Races held in Stowe. The program was designed and edited by his grandfather Frank Springer-Miller. Frank Springer-Miller arrived in New York City in the… Continue Reading →
In the 1960s there was a lodge in Stowe, Vermont, called Sans Souci. What is the Sans Souci called today?
I have found a new “pet peeve” this ski season. Regular readers of this column may remember for the past couple of seasons my “pet peeve” has been people who don’t look up the hill before starting down the trail!… Continue Reading →
Where were the 1994 Winter Olympics held?
A couple of weeks ago a news story caught my attention about the Mahre brothers winning gold and silver in the slalom at the 1984 Olympics. Actually the story was about the celebration of the 40th anniversary of that event… Continue Reading →
Where were the 1984 Winter Olympics held?
At least once every ski season when I’m skiing the gondola, I hear somebody say “Let’s take Perry Merrill, whoever that was?” The wording may be slightly different, but the meaning is the same. If they are unlucky enough to… Continue Reading →
Who was Perry Merrill?
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