Remembrances

Very sad news. One of our most distinguished alumni has passed. Chuck Welsh of PNWS mountaineering fame and an absolutely wonderful man passed on November 17, 2022. Chuck was a dear friend and mentor to many. He made the first ski descent of Mt. Rainier. He was 97 years old. … [Read more...] about Chuck Welsh 1925-2022

Beloved wife of Leland Rosenlund passed away July 19th 2022.  They met when Leland worked at Osborn and Ulland Sports Shop in Seattle, while she worked at Sportscaster Clothing Co. in Seattle. Lee later worked for LeRoy Kingland at Sports Unlimited in Bellevue for 42 years. Sharon learned how to ski before they were married, and they became partners in Powder Pigs Ski … [Read more...] about Sharon Rosenlund 1946 – 2022

Maureen was born in 1955, in Spokane, Washington. In 1979, she married Curt Hammond of Marysville, Washington, and the two moved to Park City, Utah. Growing up, the Quinn family was very involved in alpine skiing. Maureen and her siblings ski raced for the Spokane Ski Racing Association. During high school and college, Maureen was a nationally ranked competitive alpine ski … [Read more...] about Maureen Hammond 1955 – 2022

Tex was born in1940, in Seattle, Washington. He married Nancy Nefzger, whom he had met while teaching ski lessons at Stevens Pass. Together, they embarked on 54 years of adventures. Tex consistently wrung as much adventure and joy out of life as possible, including camping, motorcycle riding and competing in downhill skiing. Tex was one of the first in the state to land … [Read more...] about Tex Steere 1940 – 2022

Sadly, our previous Ancient Skier President, Leader and main organizer for many years passed away this last Fall. Here is more about John, we will miss him so much. John Martin Hansen 1926- 2021 John’s interest in skiing began at age 10: He bought his first pair of skis and poles for $3 in Minneapolis with money earned shoveling snow. When he moved to Seattle with his parents … [Read more...] about John Hansen 1926- 2021