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HOLMES SUCCEEDS ARMY - BOUr-0 PREXY C LUB S I GNS BE R T J ENS EN FOR S KI LES S01'-S

Irene Geurts, \/enonah :icGhan Ace nrlberg Instructor New r:ountain Club Directors To teach Eight 1·Ieeks

"Subject to change without notice!" 11 i3end ze knees--two dollars, please!" This slogan might well apply to the This satirical couplet on ski lessons Club's Board of Directors for the dura­ couldn't have been aimed at the Wasatch tion. l~ountain Club--we charge no more than one dollar a lesson t o tell our members and Less than three months in office, the friends to "bend ze knees . 11 ner, board already has seen tTVo replacements and a change in the presidency. And between 50 and 75 persons nill be practicing "knees bent, hips back" during Elected last lfovember, Ray McGuire re­ January and February as the club conducts signed from the office of President to its third year of group ski lessons . ans~er a call to military service on J,,m­ uary 20. Ford~- Holmes , Club Treasurer, This year the lessons are being sponsored was elected by the board as his successor. as a public service, friends and members being invited to participate, in the inter­ \;enonah McGhan, chairman of a corrrnittee ests of better and safer skiing. organized to plan decoration of the lodge interior, \1as chosen as Treasurer. Art Johansen started the season as in­ structor, giving three lessons before r e- Irene Geurts, fublications1;::::======;-,signing in view of a pending Director on last year's board, SCHEDULE OF SKI TRIPS call to the armed forces. was drafted as Membership Bert Jensen, another exponent Directo!' to succeed Orson Jan. 18 - Alta of the Arlberg techniCfue, took Spencer, who moved to San Jan. 24-2 5 - Brighton over in early January and will Francisco. (rteturn via Heber Hot wind up the season on liarch 1. Pots or Bonanza Flats) Other positions on the r1.feeof Jb . 00 for tho 1 Board of Directors, at the Feb . - Alta eleven weeks of instruction last reckoning, ,:ere filled Feb. 8 - Alta was char ged, a price on r,hich as follows: Harr y J . Duerkop, the club will barely clear 1 Vice President and Trips and Feb. 5 - Alta expenses on anticipated en­ 0.1ti ngs Director; Janet Chris- Feb. 21- 22-23 - Park City to rollment . ter.sen, Secretary; Julia ?-'fik- Brighton by Moonli ght . als, Commissary; Bill Ba.'1croft, ( Return via Mill Cr eek O' Dell Peter sen is handling Tr ansportation; Grace Petersen, or Lake Desolation) the financi al ar rangements as ( Continued on Page 5) Feb. 28-1-iarch 1 - Intra- Club the representative of the Races at Br i~hton. (Conti nued on Page 5) TOURNA?ENTS OF THE 1942 SEASON THE RAMBLER Sponsored by the Intennountain Amateur Ski Association Publ ish ed by the WASATCH MOlNTAIN CLUB Jan. 25 - Haven Ski Club Carnival - Hanti, 224 So.State- Salt----- Lake City, Utah Utah - by Haven Ski Club. STAFF Feb. 7&8 - IntermountainAmateur Ski Associa­ Pub I icat ions Dir ector - Gecrge Van House tion DO'lmhill and slalom canbined championships - Al ta,• Utah - by L or e t t a B a r t I e tt R a y M cG u i r e Beverly Beck Betty Bogan Alta Ski Club . Feb .14&].5 - Intennountain Three l':a.y combined ARMY 3XERCISES PRIORITY ON HCGUIRE dotmhill and slalom and jumping - Snow Ba.sin, Utah - by the Ogden 11 l - A11 was the classification given Ski Club, Engen Brothers Ski Ray !-rcGuire by his local draft board. School and Ogden Junior Chamber And though the draft boa.rd v:as thinking of Commerce . only of his availability for army service, no better classification could be given Feb.21&22- Mt. Logan \.'inter Carnival and to the tireless II short- term11 president Dovmhill race - Logan, Utah - of the Mountain Club . by Utah Ski Club . Feb. 22 - Int.armountain J umping - Zckcr Hill Ray resigned as president Jan. 7, and on Harch 6,7&8 - Three-way combined downhill, January 20 reports for induction into the and slalom - Alta, J . S. rmy. And like most of the other Utah - by Alta Ski Club . skiers who have entered the service, Ray plans to take his skis a.long, turning his April 5 - Easter Sunday - Intermountain hobby to the service of his country. Cross Country Ch~~ pionships­ Brighton, Utah - by '·iasa.tch ;~ount­ At the time of his election last Novem­ a.in Club. ber Ray knew he was slated to soon don the khaki of Uncle Sam's fighting forces Hay _ - Timpanogos 11ountain Race - Provo, and that he v,ould be unable to long share Utah - by Tirnpanogos Ski Club. in the act ivities he v•a.s planning for the club. Yet Ray rrorked harder than ever for 1------­ the welfare of the club. Though usually givin,; the credit to otrers, Ray was alrays KAY ?!AKES GOOD in the center of activities, quietly p.ishing them through to success. Dr. Kathryn 11 Kay" Beck, formerly W.l·i.C. feminine skiing champion and one of the Ray leaves us with the satisfaction of highest ranking Intermountain stars, is now a job well done . There's another much taking her interneship in a Detroit hospi­ more important job ahead of him. We know­ tal. If Uncle Sam needs feminine physicians Ray t o be a fighter and that he' 11 give to aid in the war effort, he can count on everything to the tasks before him as he Kay. She's always been an honor student a.luays has in the past, whether in com­ and a grand person. mittee :neeting or on the trail. What more can we say of him except that he' s a skier --0-- and a grand friend. Beverly Beck, youngest of the skiing Beck sisters, has been named to the Utah Jeffers LESSON IN TENSES Cup team which competes with teams from other western states at Sun Valley this )ct. Jl, 1941 - Dues v,ill be due tomorrow. vreekend. Other members of the team are 1ov. 1, 1941 Dues are now due. Janet ~inney, Audrey Roth, Donna Howell, Dec. 1, 1941 Dues "ere due. WillamyneMcPhee, DevJennings, Jimmy H0\'1ell, Dec . Jl, 1941 Dues have long been due. Jack Reddish, Hae Maeser, Dick t-:ovitz and Jan. 1, 1942 Dues ar e delinquent. Dave Quinney.

Page 2 MOUNTA I N CLIJBBZHS ACTIVE IN WAR ON AXIS Al l Branches of Service Represented · Ray McGuire, t ireless all- ar ound moun­ taineer and recent president of the club, When Japan launched her t r eacherous sur­ will leave civilian life January 20 via the Jrise attack on Pearl Harbor December 7, selective service r oute . Ray also hopes to most ~lountain Clubbers were ski ing on the join the ski troops, thus maki ng his hobby sl opes of Alta, but some of the club ' s ace serve his countr y. mountaineers were already i n the field of action. And other members are donning uni­ Art Johanson, popular ski instructor, and forms to defend democracy on land, sea, i n "mine host" at the Alpine Rose lodge i r the air -- and in the snows with the ski Brighton, has received further deferment to troops . Though few details have come thru, act as civilian instructor for military ski to the folks at home, a little is known. units in this area.

Somewhere at sea "chasing submarines in Lee \vbite, the personable skier of "Oh the Northvrest" is Lloyd White, tall, genial Chichonia" fame is also looking for an early No. 2 skier of the W. .M . C. in 1941. Lloyd call and also is eyeing the ski t r oops . was stationed aboard the U.S. S . Taney of the Coast Guard, based at Honolulu prior John Hanson, the lean New Englander , who to the outbreak of v,ar, so very likely may has been in the army a year is reported to have been near PearlHarbor at the ti.r.1.e of be somewhere near the Pacific Coast, as is the attack. He almost feel sorry for any Al Rogers, another veteran mountain climber. Japs v,ho might run into this blond giant . In the air someYrhere in the war area are Reportedly bound for an unnamed Pacific Lts. Rod Stewart and Jack Stover, the mid­ area (perhaps Hawaii) , thr ough submarine­ western fliers; and Charles Bentley, new infested seas was Jimmy :t-h.tlkern, the club's husband of Winifred Freeman. Wilbur Good, No . 3 skier. Jimmy v;as a member of the of San Francisco, who married Eleanor "Pink­ 145th Field Artillery, Utah National Guard. ey" Lindsay last sUilll':'ler is also reported Homever, only 18 hours out of San Francisco, to be in or near Honolulu. the night of the war's beginning, the con­ voywas attacked a.11d the troop ship returned Several other active mountai n clubbers to port . Uhen the ship sailed again, Jirrmy are eligible for the draft in the future ·-as unable to join his oates, being hos­ and many nore are doing their bit in de­ pitalized with a stomach ailment. So Ji.rrmy fense industries . As far cts is known to is transferring to his first love--the ski this writer, not one member of the H .11. C. troops. has been rejected for physical defects .

rtlso in the hospital at Ontario, Calif., If these boys a r e samples of the arl:lec: at last report, uas Flying Cadet Phil Hiner, forces of the United States, it is safe to our 1941 slalom champion. "Ace," as he is predict that the day is yet far off when any better known amon,; his friends, was reported combination of dictator nations ?till attack sufferin6 from an unexplained broken hand. us successfully. Good skiers, good fellows, He hopes for a commission in the air corps and good soldiers, :;e 111 be proud of them. this spring. Stan t'iurdock, an accr edited First Aid Fourth member of this ace-skiing foursome instructor, is making arrangements for a in the service i s Bob Fugal of the U. S . S. standard first aid course for club members . Rose, also a coast guardsman. Hov:ever , when Mondays and Fridays have been tentatively the 11ews of war came, Bob was ski- touring in set for the starting soon . his favorite area i n the neighbor hood of Pfeifferhor ne, while home on furlough. Bob's skiing holiday -v•as cut short and he was order to r eturn to duty. --0-

BUY DEFENSE SAVINGS STAMPS AND BONDS Suggestion to the Editor , w~ ~.r.b l ino9. ~ ours• you al so knov, by nov, the t society editor, honest r.e do. If you don't Irene Stevart picked her birthday, October believe it, look at the following. JO, for her wedding to r1arvin Smith. The Club's whole-hearted good wishes to you 'Tis rwnored that Tom Degles and Louise both. Goodliffe are planning to red about the time this issue goes to press. l/e should Evelyn Hillard recently announced her see the:n rrith the club often, however, engagement to Pierce Nash of Grand Junction, since they're both nembers, and are inter­ . He hope you'll make your home ested in skiing. Congratulations to the here so we won't lose you, Evelyn. both of you . And Fern Jorgensen is foresaking the LPt-st to take the plunge into matri­ club for L. G. Paine of Richfield, vrher e monial seas YTas ml Malouf. Emil married they' ll make their home . Lucky fello•·s, HelPn 'lest, v-ho also has been out with the and we don't mean mayb~. club several ti.J1'1es . They're making their homa in Salt Lake. The P. P. C. (Proud Parents Club) in­ cludes Bill and Cleo Kamp, Fred and Rose Perhaps he got the idea from his good Wolf and the Sel Heidels. Fred and Cok <:! friend, Charles Bentley, who also chose a Speyer and the Doug Grahams have r ejoined Mountain Clubber for his wife. Winifred the fold mth nerr additions. Bill Kamp Freeman is now Mrs. Bentley. The bride­ seems to be the proudest, his enthusiasm ,::room is a member of the U. S. Army Air for Bonnie J ean Kamp, born Thanksgiving Corps. Day, seems to b~ even greater than his \'Tell-kno,:n love for skiing, if that I s poss­ Then Pinky Lindsay also left us. She is ible . Perhaps these children will be the now l'trs . \-"ilber Good, of San Francisco. Her Mountain Clubber s of tomorro,;, ,,her. Bill husband is also r eportad to be in the air and Fr,c:ddie et al are doing their skiing in corps in Honolulu. front of the fireplace at the lodge.

The darling white house at 741 - 2775 South Streetbelongs to Hr. and Mrs. Harry A. S. (Andy) Anderson becam0 one of the B. Pidd. Mrs . Pidd-Dorothy Davies to moat most active club members, even though he of us--is trying to infect Harry vrith the is not a skier . A regular shutterbug, his ski bug. He's a very nice f ellow and we I d snowshoes took him on many a jaunt rith the like to see him out v.ith t 'ie club. The club into scenes just waiting for his cam­ silvery vie,, of Ht . Olympus from their era. The club already is noticing the ab­ living room 1 s attractive corner window is senc e of his captivating personality. Good unforgettable. \le wish you the best of luck to you, Andy luck, Dorothy, and also Harry, and please don't forget us. Jean Neal is President of the Federal Girls Club, an organization of r.omcn work­ Danny Cupid blitzkrieged J:imny Mulkern ing in Salt Lake for the Federal Govern­ dovm at San Luis Obispo soon after he reach­ ment. According to r eports that club is ed thero. l'lrs. Mulkern is the former Rose enjoying one of the most successful years Marie Simcox of Santa Ana, California . in its history. Under her program of "All They v·ere married in August. Out for America", the club has given several parties for draftees, as well as sponsoring Bennie and Hank Iverson, too, boast of first aid courses. their superb view of the Wasatch l'1ountains from their fine new brick home at 3341 East Harold Goodro is head of the Salt Lake Hillcreek Drive. But THE NE\IS at their Ski Patrol and is also conducting First Aid home is lucky little Gilbert Thomas, about courses for the Utah Po••;er and Light Com­ six months old, ~hom the Iversons have a­ pany. dopted for their very own. Bennie says she knows Gibbie is going to be a regular Mount­ It is reported that moonshine (pardon, ain Clubber for already he has nice long that was a typographical error) moonlight legs and two teeth. He's a cute little f el­ skiing was good at Brighton on Ne,· Year's lov;. Best ,rishes to all of you . Eve .

Page 4 HOU-!E.S NEW PRESIDENT JENSEN SIGNS AS INSTRUCTOR (continued from page 1) (continued from page 1) Publicity; David Schlain, Lodge and Club Trips and Outings Committee , Lessons are Property· Stan Nurdock, Entertainment; and being given at both Brighton and Alta. George Van House, Publications. Under the schedule prevailing in early In order to insure continuity of func­ January, the beginners vorked on the snow tion, in case of absences or resignations plol'T turn (or vice versa) beginning at 10 because of defense requirements each direc­ A,M, At noon, the intennediate group took tor has been asked to name an assistant to over for instruction on stem turns. After serve in his absence. This procedure is lunch the advanced students sought to mas­ 0xpectcd to provide a reservoir of exper­ ter the stem christy and the high speed i_nce for future board replacements. tanpo turns.

Several special sections and car.unittees Jensen has been the leading exponent of have been formed to promote various activ­ the Arlberg technique in this area for four ities vi.thin the club. Leaders of these seasons, being one of the first instructors groo.r-1s include: at Brighton and Alta.

t,intcr Sports Sub-Com:-:iittec and Club Some of the early promotions included: Representative to Intermountain Ski Assoc­ Betty Bogan and Janet Roberts fran the be­ iation, '/illiam C. Kamp; Photography Sec­ ginners ' group to the Intennediate class; tion, Z. Vernon Potter; Conservation COmM:it­ and Wenonah McGhan, Evelyn Millard, Janet tee, l1rs. Edythe Iverson. Christensen, Grace Peterson, David Schlain, and Alta Duerkop from the intermediate to :rrorts are being made by the Member­ the advanced group. ship committee to bring about v1.der part­ ici: ation in club catrnittees. Anyone inter­ Pete is planning some special recognition ested in serving on any of these commit­ for those who make the greatest advancement tees for functioning in any special section during the year. is invited to contact Irene Geurts for assignment. NEW INTERMOUNTAIN PRSXY

Something to think about: It has been Don Reddish was elected president of the suggested that in order to facilitate the Intermountain Ski Association at a meeting planning of our l'lintcr acti vitics--which Sunday night . at the present time constitute the Club's r.tajor appeal of all its activitias--either Reddish succeeds M. A. Strand, veteran the fiscal year should bo changed so as to Salt Lake ski enthusiast •··ho has contributed begin late in the Spring, or else the di­ much time and money to the sport for many r ectors should be elected for a term of two years. Strand resigned to devote more time years, staggered so as to allow a greater to his business. retention of directors from year to year. Ray McGuire r epresented the Wasatch Moun­ There are arguments both for and against tain Club at the meeting. the changl3s ,

Your opinion is honestly requested, Talk The Salt Lake Junior Chamber of Carmnerce it over with other club members and let the once again v;ill sponsor its annual Sun Valley Board of Directors know what you think. excursion January 23-26 . The Salt Lakers ",ill leave on Friday night and return }fonday morning. Reservations can be made at the Orson Spencer, our former ~embership J . C.C. headquarters. direct or, r esigned from the Board because of business interests in San Francisco; v:hen last heard from he was Torking for the Thanks to Fritz Thackr:ell the Lodge r·as National oroadcasting Company. in good condition for the New Year's Party

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i'.:EE]'. Tr'.:S r R3XY i/ZEr~m TRIF-S SLArED TO ALTA SIIBLT~R Ford 3. Holn~s--what the E. is for re­ ,nains a deep secret-- i:as born in Sunnyside, The Club's dreams of an Altq lodge have been partially a c.complished through the co­ Utah, 11 years c.go 11 ••• 1-ttended Carbon High Scho.._l .'..l.t trice, then ··,or'.·

Louise Won!!.dahl, y;hom many will r emember Other Ski clubs have been invited to use for the luscious candy she invariably the Shelter on the other weekends during brought with her, is working for Uncle the season. Sam back in Washington. We vronder if she enjoys ice- skating there as much as she did Bob Haedt is in charge of Club arrange­ at Brighton. ments for use of the Shelter.

Rulon Larsen, the sole surviving member The Club Has represented by Beverly Beck of the Club's snowshoe contingent since and Harold Goodro at Al ta in the Snov: Cup Andy's.le~ving, has threatened to organize r aces. Swell going---re're expecting mor e a hunting section of the Club. Thanks to big things from you both befor e the searon him and Ray HcGuire, the Club enjoyed a is over. super-special dinner at Brighton when the featured entree was VEI\"ISOO they provided. Several Club Hember s had 3. fine old time Ul1-m-m-m ! at dinner with Rodger Sheridan the other night. He was leaving that night for Something else about Rulon: Instead of lfontana but expected to be back in town in New Year's Eve-ing at Brighton with the a fev:- days. It was mighty good to see you club, he Yas seen at a midnight shovr with again, Rodger. \.'e 've missed you . a mysterious brunette canpanion, Ah, ncr~, Rulon!

Page 6 SCH3DULE OF SKI TRIPS the season either to the Heber Hot Pots or Bonanza Flats. Buses will be vraiting to All trips on this sched~le are subject take us home after one of those famous to change. Notices are published at Club chicken dinners. One of the outings you've Heady_uarters each v:eek by Thursday. Ap­ been waiting for. I pointed leaders Hill be in complete charge of each trip and may change the destination Feb . 1--ALTA. Leaders: Gene Moench if, in their opinion, v,eather and sno\., and Evelyn l1illard. conditions or other circumstances necessi­ tate such action. However, no trip \ ·ill The skiing gets better week by week and be cancelled because of v:eather conditions. you should be getting in condition for A qualified ski r:.ountaineer v:ill guide all those ski-touring jaunts ahead. There's cross-country ski-touring jaunts. more daylight non, too. The club provides transportation on all Feb. 8--- ALTA . Leaders: Ardelle Carl­ outings at a nominal cost, though members son and Uoodrow Dutcher. may drive thei:- o.,.m cars if they .,_.,ish . Host people prefe~ to leave their cars at home Special Attraction: Intermountain AJ!l­ during the winter months and enjoy the ateur Ski Association Downhill and Slalom roomy, co;nfortable Utah Motor Tour buses Conbined Char.ipionships. Sponsored by Alta used by the club and the enthusiastic spirit Ski Club. of tPe gang on the bus. Transportation to Brighton and Alta has been reduced to 85 Feb. 15---ALTA . Leaders: Louise and cents for those paying in advance at Uolfe' s. Tom Dagles.

Visitors arc vrelcome on all ';asatch Your last chance to practice for the ski­ Mountain Club trips. touring season. Good snow and lots of it.

Be sure to sign up at club head~uarters Feb. 21-22-23- --Saturday, Sunday and v1ithin the deadline set on the ..-eeklv bul­ Monday----PARK CITY TO BRIGHTON BY MOON­ letins. This not only enables the trans­ LIGHT . Leaders: Klea Christ en sen and portation and commissary directors and Irene Geurts. Guide: Bill Kar.ip. The leaders to plan the trip for your greatest most beautiful trip of the year Saturday enjoyment but saves you money as well. night • t,,re 1 11 take a bus to Park City, from whence we' 11 be carried up to the Comstock Buses leave the depot at 8: 15 a .m. sharp. mine in trucks. After a hot lunch at the Please be there at 8:0C a .m. to give time nine v·e 1 11 go over Scott's Pass to Br.:.ghton . to load skis and leave on time. Buses go east on First South to Ninth Zast and thence This is a traditional 1!ashington' s Birth­ south to the citr limits. day trip and it's easy enough for all. Last year ne took 40 skiers over the pass. The schedule: Sur.day or 11onday, ski mountaineers will Jan. 18---ALTA . Leaders: C. A. 11 PA 11 go to tIILL CR~K CAt~YON via LAKE D:SSO­ Parry and 11enonah HcGhan. Have you taken LATIC'll. A perfect vrnokend for a ski­ advantage cf the ski lessons by Bert Jensen mountaineer. yet? Don't procrastinate any longer. The better you can ski the i. or e fun you' 11 Feb. 28-t:ar. l---INTrtA-CLUB RACZS AT have. BRIGHTON. Leaders: Don Jensen and Batty Bogan. Race Chairman: Jack€ Wolf a. Cha"'.lp­ Jan. 24- 25---BqIGHTON. Leaders: Sat­ ions Till be cro~ned in all classes from urday night-~dith and Sarrnny Green. Sunday beginners on up. There' 11 be plenty of ice skating - Nargaret and Frank :)uncan. rivalry and competition for averybody. Everyone should plan to race, and there'll Weather and snow condi~ions permitting, be prizes. The v1eek-end you 1 ve be0n prac­ we'll take our first ski-touring trip of ticing for .

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