“History of Skiing in the Wasatch” -...

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“History of Skiing in the Wasatch” Presented by Alexis Kelner

Tuesday, February 22nd* Rustler Lodge * 4:00 pm

Alta Historical Society is sponsored by

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Alexis is a noted ski historian and one of the modern pioneers of backcountry skiing in Utah.

He is the author of Skiing in Utah, a History and co-author with David Hanscom of the back-

country skiing guides Wasatch I, Wasatch II and Wasatch III. Alexis is an avid conserva-

tionist with committed to protecting the beautiful mountains of Utah. He has a keen knowl-

edge of the Wasatch and brings us a unique perspective of skiing in Utah and its interesting

history. Among his many interesting pursuits, Alexis also serves on the board of Save Our

Canyons and the Wasatch Mountain Club.