October 27, 2024
by Jolene Boice
Last night’s banquet was a fun-filled evening for all. Many reconnections were made, memories shared, and stories told throughout the night. Approximately 150 guests were in attendance. The evening’s highlight was the induction of four individuals into the Ancient Skiers Hall of Fame. These honorees were nominated by fellow Ancient Skiers for their exceptional energy, enthusiasm, and passion for skiing. They have made significant contributions to the sport over many years, helping to increase public awareness and appreciation of skiing and bringing lasting fame to snow sports in the Northwest. Every member of the Ancient Skiers club had the opportunity to vote among seven candidates. Here are our newest honorees:
Leland Rosenlund
Leland is a longtime member of the Ancient Skiers and has served on the board. He began skiing at Snoqualmie at an early age and worked in the ski industry, initially at Osborn and Ulland for 10 years and then with Sports Unlimited for 42 years. He also taught skiing and helped start the Powder Pigs Ski School.
Mike Ewing
Mike came to Crystal Mountain for the 1965-66 ski season, working with the National Ski Safety Research. He coached for the Crystal Mtn Mighty Mites program and worked in the Crystal Mtn Ski Shop. Mike has worked in the ski industry for A & T Ski Company, Lange Ski Boots, and K2 Ski Company. He has been a PSIA-certified instructor since 1965 and will soon receive his 60-year pin from PSIA.
Laurie Macartney
Laurie started skiing at Snoqualmie Pass in junior high and became a ski instructor there while in high school. She spent 46 years with the Crystal Mtn ski patrol, earning numerous awards from the National Ski Patrol. Laurie’s last year of patrolling was in 2016, when she lost her battle with breast cancer.
Stanley Larsen
Stanley was one of the earliest influencers in the global development of freestyle skiing as an organized sport. He was a featured skier in ski films by Dick Barrymore and Warren Miller, won the Overall Combined European Freestyle Champion in 1974, and was a founding member of the Professional Freestyle Associates. Stan shared a collection of photographs and images from the first half of his career as a professional skier and filmmaker, spanning 1969 to 1989.
Seven Ancient Skiers participated in the Meet and Greet Golf Event before the banquet. It was a bit windy and wet, but great fun nonetheless. We’ve all had some ski days like that!
A big thank you to the board members and volunteers for making the banquet such a success!
