You will ski from there making stops to learn about the areas history, forest and wildlife. The history of skiing is a fascinating subject that can hardly be covered in detail in one volume. Sahalie historical note 3 early skiing at snoqualmie pass 3. It is a long shuttle ride or a semi long car ride away. The base elevation is at 3,500 feet 1,067 m, while the peak of the resort is at 5,089 feet 1,551 m. This history of the milwaukee ski bowl and seattlearea skiing in the 1930s. With train access, a modern ski lodge, an overhead cable lift and free ski lessons from the seattle times, the ski bowl revolutionized local skiing. Night skiing offers a few last runs for busy skiers who dont have time to ski. Summit easts origin dates back to the late 1930s when it was first operated as the milwaukee ski bowl.
Ski areas anniversaries being celebrated outdoor notebook. If you want to round out your knowledge of the sports or simply find gifts for the skiers or snowboarders in your life, youll want the best skiing books available. Guided snowshoe tours offered on snoqualmie pass kirkland. At the intersection, turn left to stay on sr906 and drive 0.
He has served on the board of directors of the new england ski museum since 2000 and is employed as a senior meteorologist at weather routing inc. The perfect turn promises us tales of skiing and skiersbut what gripping tales these are. The area was later renamed hyak, and operated by a succession of owners. Allen places particular emphasis on the impact of culture on the development of skiing, from the influence of norwegian. Early skiing on snoqualmie pass paperback island books. Born may 21, 1924 in derby, ct to sally atwater voorhees and. Early skiing on snoqualmie pass book king county library. Relive the exciting early days of skiing when snoqualmie pass was the. Beautifully designed craftsman 3 story mountain charmer hyak. In 1992, the hyak ski area located east of ski acres was sold out of bankruptcy court to ski lifts, inc. This classic ski book of downhill skiing is one of the best overviews of ski history youll find anywhere. The mountaineers twentymile race from snoqualmie to stampede pass, dubbed the worlds.
Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. In the winter it is a very popular snopark with easy access, sledding hill and groomed ski trail. Dec 09, 2012 purchase a ski ticket, ride the ski lift and meet the group at the hut. When snow hits the slopes, no skier or snowboarder longs to sit indoors to read a book. The book discusses the history of skiing both nordic and alpine on. Originally a train station, the community began to grow in the 1930s when the railroad built a world class ski area. He is a frequent lecturer on history topics in both states and is currently writing several other history books. With a foreword by wsssm president dave moffett, this book received the prestigious international skiing history association isha skade. Alpine skiing began in private ski clubs and expanded in 1934 with the country s first municipal ski area, known as the seattle municipal ski park.
The mountaineers twentymile race from snoqualmie to stampede pass, dubbed the worlds longest and hardest race, was a pinnacle of crosscountry skiing. But you can traverse from hyak to east, central and west. The milwaukee road built a ski area at hyak from 19371950 originally known as the. Oct 16, 2017 alpine skiing began in private ski clubs and expanded in 1934 with the countrys first municipal ski area, known as the seattle municipal ski park. We are just off the ski hill at summit east ski area hyak at snoqualmie pass.
It is about ten miles 16 km south of the 49th parallel, the international border with canada. The opening of the snoqualmie ski bowl on january 8, 1938. Skiing at martin, the northern pacific stop at stampede. First extensive survey of american ski history in english. Hyak is an unincorporated community located on snoqualmie pass in kittitas county. The first community believed to have skied were the ancestors of the sami, the only indigenous people to scandinavia. The story of great ski races and great ski racers, the pursuit of the world speed record on skis, memoirs of colorful, important, and simply remarkable skiers, winter backcountry expeditions through the remotest of snowy. Spokane now operates on the east and north sides of the hill, while the original skiing was on the south.
It typically begins after a resorts skiingday ends, and ends between 8. The goal of this trip is to explore the area between the summit central and hyak ski areas up to the summit of ski acres hill the high point of the ridge above the pct where it passes over the snoqualmie tunnel. At the intersection, continue straight and park at the summit east hyak ski area and nordic center parking lot 2,630 ft. The pass summit is at an elevation of 3,015 feet 919 m, on the county line between kittitas county and king county. By the 4748 season the summit was operating 5 rope tows. And the sport peaked when the milwaukee ski bowl at hyak opened in 1938. John lundin early skiing on snoqualmie pass third place books. Take exit 54 gold creek hyak off of i90 and turn south onto sr906. Hit the hidden valley chair for great views of behind. You can ski the slopes now, but have to be willing to hikepole out, or catch a lift with a snowmobile.
After skiing, hiking, biking or golfing enjoy a beautiful dry sauna, or enjoy time relaxing, listening to music on the deck or in front of the fire. Walk to the hill or enjoy three other areas, summit central, summit west, or alpental, within a five minute drive. Pictorial history of downhill skiing book signed by author stan cohen. Published by the history press in 2017 by wsssm board of directors member and local ski historian john w.
In 1983, the nearby alpental ski area was sold to ski lifts, inc. Families with children will enjoy the sledding area. Snoqualmie pass has the lowest elevation of the three eastwest mountain routes across washington state that are kept open yearround, along with stevens pass to the north, and white pass to the south. The book discusses the history of skiing both nordic and alpine on snoqualmie pass in particular and in washington generally, and contains over 110 historic photos. The ski area, less than an hours drive from seattle, began operations in the 193738 season at snoqualmie summit now known as summit west with a single rope tow. Hyak snopark is an old milwaukee railroad stop within the palouse to cascades state park trail. After the war, in 1945, lights were installed there. Nov 29, 2018 published by the history press in 2017 by wsssm board of directors member and local ski historian john w. The snoqualmie pass ski lodges the history of club lodges at snoqualmie pass begins in 1914 and expands through the 1920s and 1930s, when enthusiasm for winter recreation first began to take off in the northwest. Today, the summit is still one of the nations largest night skiing areas. We skied at alpental, which is the furthest ski area away from this house at hyak.
But in the offseason or between trips to the ski hill, books can keep your head in the game. Purchase a ski ticket, ride the ski lift and meet the group at the hut. Added more photos, history, and another vintage trail map. Hyak 1942torger tokle set a new ski jump record at the snoqualmie ski bowl national championships. Whitefish editions, whitefish, mt, 1998, lds, lds, 752005, mainly post1955 ski area history. Added more vintage photos, history, and operating statistics. A comprehensive history of skiing from its earliest origins to the outbreak of world war ii, this book traces the transformation of what for centuries remained an exclusively utilitarian practice into the exhilarating modern sport we know today. The area boasts incredible scenery, glade runs, and consistent fallline skiing. The history of skiing traces all the way back to ancient times, with rock paintings and sets of skis preserved in bogs dating back to the period between 8000 6000 bc. Lost ski areas of the southern adirondacks by jeremy k. With a foreword by wsssm president dave moffett, this book received the prestigious international skiing history association isha skade award in 2017. Snoqualmie pass is a mountain pass that carries interstate 90 i90 through the cascade range in the u. Lundin follows the historic tracks through the genesis of american skiing.
Ski jumping tournaments attracted worldclass competitors to cle elum, beaver lake on the summit and the milwaukee ski bowl. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. The morzine chalet project by chris tomlinson, beyond birkie fever b. Its fun to learn the stories behind the names and places at snoqualmie pass and see the old time pictures of early skiers and ski jumpers. Published by the international skiing history association, its contents support ishas mission to preserve skiing history and to increase awareness of the sports heritage. The hyak snopark has a lot to offer for a day of fun in the snow. This is a wonderful book about the history of our closest ski area to seattle and. His mother, margaret odell lundin, learned to ski on mount rainier and snoqualmie pass in the 1930s, was faculty advisor to seattles queen anne high school ski club from 1938 to 1941 and took her students on the ski train to the milwaukee ski bowl at hyak for free ski lessons courtesy of the seattle times. Hyak 1942torger tokle set a new skijump record at the snoqualmie ski bowl national championships. It is located within the snoqualmie pass cdp hyak was established around 1915 at the eastern portal of the snoqualmie pass milwaukee road railroad tunnel. Skiing heritage is a quarterly journal of original, entertaining, and informative feature articles on skiing history.
It received the prestigious skade award in 2018, from the international skiing history association, as outstanding regional ski history book. The opening of the on january 8, 1938, revolutionized skiing in the pacific northwest. This is a wonderful book about the history of our closest ski area to seattle and how it started, grew and changed over the years. Hyak ski area seattle 2020 all you need to know before. You will ski from there making stops to learn about the area s history, forest and wildlife. Ski snowboard adventure serving the internet community since 1997.
First public ski area on snoqualmie pass was dedicated by gov ros. There are usually electric lights including led lamps along the piste which allow for better visibility. Relive the exciting early days of skiing when snoqualmie pass was the epicenter of the sport. The book discusses the history of skiing both nordic and alpine on snoqualmie pass in particular and in washington generally, and. Hyak is an unincorporated community located on snoqualmie pass in kittitas county, washington. Early skiing on snoqualmie pass paperback third place books. The slope rules by melanie hooyenga, skiing with demons. I90 is the primary commercial artery between seattle and points east, carrying an average of 29,000 vehicles through the pass per day. Ski bowl at hyak opened in 1938, influenced by union pacifics sun valley resort. In early skiing on snoqualmie pass, john relives the exciting early days of skiing when snoqualmie pass was the epicenter of the sport. Ski jumping tournaments attracted worldclass competitors to cle elum, beaver lake on the summit. Sep 12, 20 the ski season of 19371938 was a seminal one.
Leaders notes the goal of this trip is to explore the area between the summit central and hyak ski areas up to the summit of ski acres hill the high point of the ridge above the pct where it passes over the snoqualmie tunnel. The trip starts in the summit central ski area, so were getting an early start to avoid the crowds. Oct 16, 2017 this is a wonderful book about the history of our closest ski area to seattle and how it started, grew and changed over the years. Early skiing on snoqualmie pass washington state ski. The ski area, accessible by train from seattle and offering a ski lift and lighted slopes for night skiing, revolutionized local skiing. Hit the hidden valley chair for great views of behind the passmt catherine. History notebook conditions photos live cams weekly photo flikr photos.
Newly thinned forest by the roaring thin project created some widely spaced forest on northeast facing slopes that appear worthy of. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. Night skiing is the sport of skiing or snowboarding after sundown, offered at many ski resorts and mountains. Published by the history press in 2017 by wsssm board of directors. The mountaineers twentymile race from snoqualmie to stampede pass, dubbed the worlds longest and hardest race. Jan 14, 2004 lift lines and runs are also still visible. Debbies name was etched forever in alpental history when the main run down was renamed. Skiing at martin, the northern pacific stop at stampede pass. Baker ski area is a ski resort in the northwest united states, located in whatcom county, washington, at the end of state route 542. In january1938, the milwaukee railroad opened the milwaukee ski bowl, a ski area at its hyak stop at the east end of its tunnel under snoqualmie pass. Paul, and pacific railroad known as the milwaukee road, the ski area, located at the hyak stop at the east end of the snoqualmie pass tunnel, was renamed the milwaukee ski bowl after world war ii to differentiate it from the nearby snoqualmie ski area.