30 CANADIAN SKI ANNUAL for the different kinds of snow which you to the end. The one who lagged behind will meet. believed that the other had some secret for I may have conveyed the impression that waxing, .but I am convinced it was simply the matter is more complicated than it that his ski were better and in better con­ really is in practice. My experience is that dition, so that the damp did not penetrate you cannot say, for instance, that if you and there was less strain on the wax. Also put on four layers of different wax the last he had laid a good foundation-coating so as layer will apply for the first hundred metres thoroughly to impregnate the ski. Moreover, and so on. he had certainly applied the wax on the day For a descent over varying kinds of snow before the run, rubbing it in well with his all that is necessary is to ensure that the hand. This makes an enormous difference. wax shall not be absolutely unfitted for the It is also a good thing to add a little various kinds of snow you meet, so thatyou paraffin as the last layer, especially if the do not, for instance, run into powder snow snow is wet, or if the temperatUl'e is at with fresh Klister, for in that case you will zero, or if snow is falling. This may prevent stop dead. In other words, you want a small bits of ice from forming under the ski. wax which does not directly conflict with the If you really want to wax conscientiously, quality of the snow and which will last to vou should not omit to wax the sides of the the end of the run. ski, as they are also in contact with the snow. If the greater part of the run is over Finally, my opinion is that you will get on crystalline snow (dry or wet), the only two very well for the run down with the following kinds of wax which will last are a basic waxes: Fyk, Record-Hansen, Mix, Tento, layer of burnt Skare, with a light coating of V m'nis, Klister, Skare, Paraffin, and Grafit. Skare or Klister, and a third coating of Mix If you experiment with these nine different or other running wax for the first 500 metres. kinds of wax and do so in a logical way, you in order to modify, so to speak, the Klister will agree with me that waxing for tbe run or the Skare. If the Klister has been put down is not so difficult. on the day before it is sure to hold. Most of my friends, and I myself, have I have seen two skiers on a long run who never used for jumping anything but Fyk, used the same wax. One of them during the Record-Hansen, Vernis, Tento, Paraffin and last few metres on wet, sticky snow, had no Grafit, and we have always found them very more wax, and could not run at all; the other satisfactory. still had wax on his ski and ran fairly well Good luck to you!

THE COLUMBIA ICE FIELDS By A. L. WEAVER Leica Pholos by Clifford While

IN THE heart of the , sur­ peditions have touched them and many rounded by magnificent peaks, swept by interesting facts collected, and the Inter­ storm clouds which rest their billowy soft­ national Boundary Commission of the 'ness on its very sUl'face, there lies a vast Canadian government mapped a five-mile terrain of ice, snow-covered and dazzling­ area on either side of the -British a region of raging winds and storms and Columbia boundary and accumulated data burning brightness; a desert in the clouds; which has proved of great value. These the table land of the Columbia Icefields, expeditions were all made in summer by from which rise peaks ranging in altitude pack train, carrying camp luxuries and most from 8,000 to 10,000 feet above the level of complete equipment. Often thirty head or the sea. more of horses, depending on the size of This extensive sub-arctic icefield, the the party and the length of time it would be largest in and one of the largest in away, were used to aSSUl'e ample supplies. the world, comprising one hundred and Camp sites could be chosen without much fifty square miles of ice and snow, was first difficulty and never was the temperature so seen by J. Norman Collie in 1898. Since then low as to be troublesome. some exploration work and climbing has Up to March, 1933, no one had ever been done, the most successful expeditions, reported being on the icefield proper in perhaps, being those headed by J. Monroe winter excepting a ski party of tmee, Thorington between the years 1922-24., and headed by Russell Bennett and including which included tbese fields, Subsequent ex- ClilIord White of Banff, Alberta, and Joe CANADIAN SKI ANNUAL 31

Weiss of Jasper, Alberta, who acted as guides, They travelled light, their food supplies being "cached" during the fall at strategic points be­ tween Banff and Jasper; their party ascended the Athabaska glacier and climbed the , obtaining a view of the icefields from its summit. Their visit, however, was brief, a storm sending them scurrying down the glacier to timber and shelter. Their expedition is described in the last issue of the Ski Annual. Early in the summer of 1932, Clifford White MOUNT BRYCE (11500 F' E E T) A S SEEN FROM COLUMBIA ICE FIELDS and the writer, both,'of Banff, decided we would like to see the and strapped to the outside of the packs, C<;>lumbia Ice Fields in winter, so maps were and bn Sunday, March 5, we left Banff with consJIlted and information gathered from all heavy, bulky loads. possible sources. White from his experience The first part of the journey was made by of the previous winter believed that this train, our party taking to skis at Lake 250-mile ski trip through the heart of the Louise. Here we had a choice of two routes: Canadian Rockies would be possible and either following the and the safe, success, however, depending directly -Jasper highway, which is now upon that unknown factor, the weather. under construction, or swinging to the east Another suitable member to our party was and proceeding through the Ptarmigan and necessary and we were fortunate in getting Molar country, coming back to the Bow Rube Edwards to come with us. down Mosquito Creek. The latter course, In order to have the best chance with the though double the length, was chosen since weather, we arranged to leave Banff. part of this country had never been travelled Alberta, on March 5, as at this season ski by skis. conditions are getting good, and the light for Half a mile from the station we en­ camera work much stronger, An under­ countered a sharp ascent for four miles, the taking of this kind must be carefully trail leading steadily up hill, and as the planned, for extra weight means extra work, distance to be covered this first day was As only a small quantity of food had been only seven miles, rests were frequent, for "cached" it meant that each skier would be the heavy packs were tiresome to uninitiated packing around fifty pounds to start with, shoulders. By five o'clock in the afternoon though this would soon be lightened as the party reached the Half-way Hut of the food was eaten, or "cached" for the return Skoki Ski Camp, where we stopped for the trip, A tent was necessary, a ground sheet, night. glacier rope and axe, these articles being Leaving the hut at ten next morning the chosen for their lightness and servicability trail to the Skoki Camp was taken, over weighing only ten pounds, Sleeping bags. Boulder Pass, on to Ptarmigan Lake, with weighing six pounds each, and personal glorious ski mountains on all sides tempting equipment such as clothes, toilet articles and us to drop our packs and enjoy a few of the ski repai.rs were cut to the minimum. A limitless runs. Directly in front rose spirit stove and fuel, to be used on the ice­ Deception Pass, between Mounts Pika and fields, was considered a necessary addition. Fossil, rightly called "Deception" as it With this weight of equipment, ninety appears to be easily climbed, but is not, pounds of food could be packed, which, rising to an altitude of 8,100 feet. Once on together with the small "caches" already out, top, a glorious run was made to the 7,000- would prove sufficient for twenty-five days, foot level, where nestled the Main Skoki Every item was checked and rechecked and Camp with smoke lazily rolling from the on March 4, 1933, packed in the bergans, chimney. Mr, and Mrs. Peter Whyte ex­ and as the food and equipment took up all tended the hospitality for which the camp the inside space the sleeping bags were rolled is famous and we spent tw,o hours of com- 32 CANADIAN SKI ANNUAL

dropped down on. to Molar Creek, a wide, open valley which or­ dinarily would have been good travelling, but with the new snow trail break­ ing was tiresome and speed much cut down. The tops of the neigh­ bouring mountains were obscured and just for fleeting moments we saw the glorious peaks of (11,135) to the left and Molar Moun­ tain (9.924) to the right. At half past eleven we encounted a canyon which necessitated work­ ing around, and water

I CE FALLS OFF THE S N OW D O M E, ATRABASCA GLAC IER being available here, a fire was made and lunch plete enjoyment, enhanced by the "Tom eaten. In working around the canyon and Jerry" that Jim Boyce mixed, the a steep and narrow watercourse was memory of which lasted throughout the climbed-tiresome work, for the traverses whole trip. At two o'clock that afternoon were short and the incline very steep. An we left, proceeding down the valley to the hour of this and the going became easier as Little Pipestone Creek, which was followed the slopes eased off and timber lessened. almost to its junction with the Pipestone Another hour and we stood at the top of River. Cutting across to the Pipestone Molar Pass-a narrow notch on which the River we jumped a large bull moose. Packs wind had formed an overhanging snow were dropped and Edwards and I pushed cornice, leaving only a ten-foot opening in to corner it, while White set his camera. which could be used for the descent into The advantage was all with the skiers for the pass. The first look over and three the moose had heavy going in the belly-deep hearts did a complete "flip-flop." In the snow. Within five minutes the animal was storm and uncertain light the route down cornered-and also on the fight. Backed looked sheer and a mile deep. Edwards under the protection of a big tree he defied and I started working down in short kick­ the three humans who ran on top of" the turn traverses. Snow was loosened and snow and snorted his contempt of them. In rolled as we tried to figure the steepness of his efforts to get within good camera range the slope. The snow rolled ten feet and White nearly came to grief when the moose dropped out of sight-it never came into charged and being without ski poles could view. The situation looked bad. Edwards barely outdistance the infuriated beast. was just going to attach the glacier rope so However, the moose wouldn't leave his fort that White and I could hold him while he very far and, after putting White to flight, explored his way under the cornice when the returned to get his wind. Several exposures sun broke through the clouds. With the were taken and the party proceeded, leaving change of light he saw a way down, and the moose with the feeling that he had won losing no time started, I following some dis­ the day. A comfortable evening was spent tance behind. White, who had been above, on the banks of the Pipestone and plans for started working his way down the notch and the crossing of Molar Pass were discussed. by the time he was in position to start his This pass had never been crossed on skis run saw us, nearly a mile away and near the and much speculation was made as to what bottom, travelling at express-train speed, conditions would be encountered. The trip and throwing up a cloud of powder snow. across the Molar being twenty miles, a good White soon joined us and we looked back rest would be needed and all rolled into the at the pass with the first ski tracks ever to sleeping bags early. mar its white surface. There and then we During the night a heavy fall of snow came all decided the pass was dangerous, except and at six next morning was still falling, but under very favourable conditions, and nothing daunted, breakfast was cooked and should be treated with respect. the trail taken at eight o'clock. From the Without further incident the trip was Pipestone a ridge was crossed and we made down Mosquito Creek to the Lake CANADIAN SKI ANNUAL 33

Louise-Jasper road, which is under con­ the shortest and quickest route to our goal. struction, and three weary travellers sought Following the to a well-earned rest after twenty miles of its source we would be at the tongue of the heavy trail breaking and the -crossing of a , which could be high pass. Next morning dawned clear and followed to the ice fields proper, also by cold, 32 below zero, and as everyone was taking this route we could camp well up the feeling the effects of the hard work of the glacier the first night and be on the icefields previous day, decided to stay in camp and the following day. All three carefully rest. In the afternoon, however, we left our sorted out gear, taking only enough food packs and broke a trail as far as Bow Lake, for three days, the rest of the food and extra a distance of six miles. It was a beautiful equipment being "cached" to be picked up day and the mountains stood out, clear-cut on the retuen. Bannock was baked, as it and dazzling in the brilliant sunshine, would not be possible to do much cooking lending color to the picture with the small spirit stove, and foods selected with its changing shades of green. Upon our that were nourishing and could be easily return we rolled into bed early, for a hard prepared. day could be expected in crossing the Bow On the morning of the fourteenth we summit, this district being one of the heavy started for the headwaters of the North snow belts of the mountains. Saskatchewan, under a clear sky and with With the thermometer registering twelve the thermometer registering twenty-two below zero we started for the Bow summit below zero. Nine miles above the junction of (6,878) , having a brok"en trail for six miles the rivers the Saskatchewan swings from a on which good time was made. Just before northwesterly to a westerly direction and the coming to Bow Lake the end of the slashing eastern mountains of the icefields come into on th.e new road was reached. It is interest­ view. Mount Saskatchewan (10,964) to the ing to note that while we had spent four south, reared its pinnacled top into the days and a half on the trip, yet when the clouds, and to the northwest rose the peaks new road is completed the same point can of Mount Athabaska (11,452), while wicked be reached in less than two hours by motor. looking glaciers lent color to the dazzling Trail breaking over the summit was fairly whiteness of its snow-covered slopes. easy and the trip made in good time. Just Directly ahead, a shoulder of Mount Castle­ a mile over the pass is a game warden's guard came into fleeting view as billowy cabin and, through the courtesy of the Park wind clouds swept across the horizon. Department at Banff, our party had per­ Two miles from the headwaters of the mission to use these cabins when encountered. river a deep, twisting and narrow canyon For the next four days we pushed on with was encountered, necessitating the travers­ a one-day rest at Howse River. In the ing of a high heavily-wooded ridge. Con­ timber, trail breaking was heavy, but in the quering this, we were confronted with a open river, valleys could be followed, making gravel-filled lake which had been built up travelling fairly easy. After crossing the by the action of the great glacier just beyond. Howse, the broad, open valley of the North At the head of this lake was another canyon, Saskatchewan River was followed to its junction with the Alexandra, and we were now within striking distance of the Columbia Icefields. The original plan was to follow the Alexandra and Castleguard Rivers, thence on to the icefields by way of the Castle­ guard Glacier, which would take two days. The weather was fine and indications were that it would stay that way for a few days. In order not to waste the good weather we held a' council of war and decided to abandon the original plan and to take MOUNT SASKATCHEWAN (11000 FEET) 34 CANADIAN SKI ANNUAL which took much time and strength The thermometer was hung on a tree and to climb around. Reaching the last the mercury did a rapid slide for the bottom ridge of the climb at six o'clock in the figures. By half-past ten, when we rolled evening, a sight of wildest grandeur lay into the sleeping bags, the temperature outspread. stood at fourteen below zero. A wind was Below was the tongue of the great blowing and getting into bed unfrozen was Saskatchewan Glacier. which, rising steadily, accomplished by numerous twists and turns was silhouetted against an angry cloud­ which left no portions exposed to the mercy banked sky that the settjng sun shot with of the cold for many seconds. The night's yellow and orange lights. Between Mounts sleep was more a ni.ghtmare than a sleep, as Athabaska and Castleguard the wind was we spent most of the night trying to keep whipping the snow down on to the glacier, our feet from freezing, though White, being where it was carried along like dust before wiser, kept his moccasins on and stood the a great giant's broom. ordeal in fairly good shape. Daylight was Beyond that sun-shot horizon lay our doubly welcome, and after a shivery break­ goal-a desert of ice and snow, deyoid of fast, camp was broken and our courses set shelter; a place of sudden storm and burning up the centre of the glacier for the Columbia brightness; a high valley of ice built up for Icefields. centuries between two magnificent mountain It was twenty-four below zero when we ranges, with mighty glaciers, escaping from pushed out into the brilliant sunshine. but the awful pressure, projecting forth between after an hour all were thoroughly warmed the mountains. This was the region that up. About eleven o'clock a high wind was J. Monroe Thorington and Dr. W. S. Ladd funnelled over the glacier and came whoop­ joined forces to examine in 1923, selecting ing along, carrying snow with it and we faced as their guides James Simpson, Conrad into it with parka hoods up and extra Kain and Edward Fuez, Jr. Simpson, mittens on, the wind cutting our faces like knowing this country as perhaps no other a knife. Ever since breaking camp we had man, outfitted and guided the party. In the been steadily climbing and at one o'clock climbing he also took an active part, ac­ ate lunch at nine thousand feet. Lunch was companying members on the ascent of a sorry affair. The skis were stuck into the (second ascent) and Mount snow at twelve-inch intervals and to these Castleguard (first traverse). the ground sheet was lashed. Trying to The Columbia Icefields is the centre of the make a meal behind this scout shelter, great watershed of the northern part of the bundled in clothes, with mittens on, was no continent and waters from it feed three easy task, but at last enough snow was separate oceans through the great river melted for a pot -of soup. The bannoc~ was systems which take their rise in this region. frozen solid and the lunch consisted mostly The Snow Dome (11,340) is the hydro­ of chocolate, raisins and nuts. The warm graphical apex of the Saskatchewan, Atha­ soup helped a great deal and as soon as the baska and Columbia river systems, which hunger pangs had be~n appeased, on we ski.ed empty their waters into the North Atlantic, into the snow-laden gale. Arctic and Pacific Oceans respectively. Distances are deceptive where no rocks or Just beyond the horizon sprawled this trees are showing as there is nothing for com­ magic place, a place but little known and parison, and what had seemed a few hours only touched in winter-that beckoning climb to the top developed into an all-day area of mystery for which we had toiled so affair. Above 9.000 feet the altitude causes many miles through snow-covered mountain undue fatigue, but despite this extra handi­ ranges and valleys. cap, at five o'clock in the afternoon, we After several minutes of watching the reached a ridge at 11,000 feet which gave a weird cloud effects along the horizon of this splendid view of the fields. broad highway and the snapping of a The shifting winds exposed to view a number of pictures, our par~y proceeded mountain panorama of this vast, icy desert. along the ridge for a mile and then dropped Off to th.e south, perhaps six miles away, down to the edge of the glacier and the last but seemmgly but a stone's throw, Mount timber where a snow camp was put up. Bryce (11,507) stood out-one of the most White made a fITe and started to melt glorious of all these gorgeous peaks. Mount snow for water while Edwards and I put up Castleguard (10,096) closer but still at least the glacier tent and cut wood for the night. a mile away, seemed dwarfed from the high Before they were finished White called a altitude from which it was viewed; while halt to operations by announcing that soup Mount Athabaska (11 ,452) seemed not a was on and never did soup taste so good as mountain at all but just a pile of snow. To that drank on the edge of the Saskatchewan the north and close, in fact we were nearly Glacier in the gathering gloom. at its summit. sprawled the Snow Dome CANADIAN SKI ANNUAL . 35

(11 340), topographical centre of the fields. landed and the crushed ice was filled with And looking west, the monarch of all these drifted snow, making a rough, but safe path peaks, Mount Columbia (12,294), the second as far as crevasses were concerned. But highest peak of the Canadian Rockies, stood overhead hung suspended tons upon hundred boldly out against the setting sun. To the tons of ice. For nearly half a mile this southwest ran a· range of mountains, the dangerous route was followed, and no time names of which none of us could call to was lost as we sped under the overhanging mind, and it was far too cold to handle maps. menace. Farther on we struck a safe, wind­ The wind on top of the field was just a swept stretch of snow which led us to safety gentle breeze and it seemed much warmer, and timber. Once timber was reached, a but the thermometer still registered low. roaring fire was started and a good, hot After discussing the situation we decided to meal prepared. After a thorough warming ski down to the Athabaska Glacier and then our party resumed its march at ten-thirty to proceed to Camp Parker, foregoing a p.m. for Camp Parker, still eight long miles longer stay on the icefields for we knew away. The travelling was good and despite that it would turn very cold, and with only the absence of a moon, no trouble was en­ the small spirit stove for heat, were afraid countered going up the Sunwapta and over to take a chance on freezing our hands or the pass, and at half past one in the morning feet. To the west the sun was sinking in an the little cabin came into view and a big, angry looking storm bank which lent a bright moon came out from behind the strong point to the argument that this was mountains to laugh at the trail-weary skiers. no place to be caught.in a blizzard, so we Another meal was cooked and three ex­ headed for the Athabaska Glacier at six hausted skiers crawled into sleeping bags p.m., and twenty-nine minutes later started at three a.m. and were immediately asleep, the· actual descent. for we had done two days travelling in one The Athabaska Glacier extends for about day, most of it at high altitudes. At five miles between the Snow Dome and eight o'clock next morning I managed to Mount Athabaska. It drops in a series of get up arid make a fire and breakfast and huge steps. Coming off the first steep had there been enough food we would have descent, good time was made, but as soon rested for a day, but when breakfast was as the glacier was reached a strong wind over the only thing left was a cupful of was found to be blowing, very similar to the porridge. one faced earlier in the day in travelling up Nothing to do but start, tired as we all the Saskatchewan Glacier. However, in­ were, down the big hill above , stead of facing into it it was at our backs and through heavy timber, the thrill of this sort didn't seem so cold. of running doing much to revive tired Dropping down the first step we were muscles, to the junction of the North immediately in difficulty, as unlike the Saskatchewan and Nigel Creek. Here the Saskatchewan Glacier, where no crevasses circle was completed and we were heading showed, this one was very open. It meant home, still eighty miles away, with a ribbon a back-track into the stinging wind, and of trail stretching away to fade in the picking a way close in to Athabaska, a distance. Good time was made to Grave­ passage was finally made. The second step yard Flats where food and equipment had was similar: a good crusted snow run down been "cached," then on to the Saskatchewan and then open crevasses. By this time dusk Glacier. had fallen and we were in a bad position­ From Graveyard the ski-ing was excellent poor light and dangerous travelling. White ·and our travelling time cut almost in half. was in the lead, Edwards next, and I last. By starting early, thus getting the best of White's ski tail broke through the snow and snow conditions, we were always in camp Edwards, close behind, turned aside from the between noon and two o'clock, and in a broken snow. Suddenly the snow gave way couple of days were again in fine physical and Rupe was suspended from his elbows, condition, suffering no ill effects from the with skis dangling in space and looking three-day stretch of hardships. down for many feet into a huge deep Back over our own old trail-Howse crevasse. No time was lost in rescuing him River, past familiar landmarks, Mount and we all took a few minutes off to get back Sarbach, Mount Mutchison, and across the to normal, while to add to the eerieness of Mistaya Canyon with Mount Chephren in the situation, a huge icefall came roaring the distance as our objective, as across from and plunging down the Snow Dome, to it was the Upper Waterfowl Lake and camp. land with a shattering crach on the glacier. Without further incident or trouble-in Decidedly the glacier was unsafe, so to fact, the homeward trip seemed like a choose the lesser of two evils we went along holiday, we travelled-light packs, light the wall of Athabaska. Here the icefalls had hearts and in good trail condition, and 36 . CANADIAN SKI ANNUAL befote we realized it were on the Bow at the Pipestone was reached and an im­ summit, down the pass to Bow Lake, with patient afternoon and evening spent; as Crowfoot Mountain and its glacier beckon­ Skoki with our friends was but three short ing us on. In the distance loomed Mount hours away. Hector and we could have shouted with joy. By ten-thirty the next morning we were Homeward bound and nearly there. at the Skoki Camp exchanging experiences At Mosquito Creek we decided to again and getting the latest news. The rest of the cross the Molar Pass and try to get some day and night was spent in this pleasant pictures. Leaving the camp at six-forty in camp and on March 23, nineteen days the morning we struck a good pace in order from the time of our leaving, we were on the to reach the pass before the sun became too way to civilization. Once again over warm and had a chance to loosen the cornice. Deception Pass. a great run down, anolher No need to hurry as clouds obscured the over Boulder Pass, across the flats and past sun which did not appear until well in the the Half-way Hut to the ford. A short afternoon. By nine o'clock we were stand­ climb and then a zoom down the switch­ ing at the foot of the last sharp climb, well backs, out into the open, where we saw half into the bowl of the pass, and another hour a mile away a switch engine lazily puffing and Molar Pass had been ski conquered from as it waited for an eastbound freight, and both sides. a few minutes later we were at the station. Looking northward from the top of the A seemingly endless wait and the eastbound pass a glorious ski country was exposed to passenger came clanging in. A loading of view. Long, rolling slopes, devoid of timber, skis and gear, and our trip was over. For­ steep, yet not steep enough to avalanche, gotten were the hard trails, the heavy packs, miles upon miles of them-a skier's paradise. the long. long miles. The wind on top of the pass was cold and Forgotten? No. Never will that trip be we soon pushed on, swooping down to the forgotten. The wonderful scenery, the glory stream below in just a few minutes-a trip of achievement, the magnificence of a desert that had taken two hours to make on the of ice and snow, the awful moments among outward journey. A lun9h, a smoke, and the crevasses. away again. By two in the afternoon camp Forgotten? No. Not ever. CROSS.COUNTRY SKIING IN CANADA THROUGH THE EYES OF A FINLANDER By ERKKI PENTTILA AS TOLD TO T. NORELL Dominion Cross-Country Champion-1930-1932-1933 I T IS indeed a pleasure for me to be able to the Canadians, and the reason is to be found participate with an article in your worthy in two things, namely, wrong outfit and the publication, but it is only to be hoped that training. the reader won't get offended by my There is excellent cross - country ski criticisms relative to Canadian cross-country material in Canada, and you have the most ski-ing. suitable training ground all around you. A It has been interesting to follow the great training ground. that many Europeans \ improvement this particular kind of sport would like to call their own. But these has witnessed lately, and I have been glad grounds have to be used, and not as most to note that year by year your racing-skiers' Canadians do. stay on the same hill doing ability and their choosing of materials, has the same tricks the whole day through try-outs and by experience, brought A word about the cross-country skiers out­ them closer to the international class. How­ fit. The heavy hickory skis used almost ever, the past Olympic games and inter­ completely in Canada in cross-country ski­ national events have shown that it is mostly ing should, in my opinion, be changed to Scandinavians that walk away with the slightly longer and narrower skis, pre­ cups. Now, for instance, at the I8-kilometre ferably of birch. The skis should be taken race in the Lake Placid games the only non­ care of and not merely be thrown into Scandinavian that placed himself inside the closet when you are through with them, as first dozen was a chap from Japan; the first they need just as much attention as any man from this side of the Pond was a man is willing to spend on them. This Yankee (with a Scandinavian name). There attention will be repaid over and over again must be a reason for all this, because the on the racing track. Nearly every Scandinavians cannot be so much better than Scandinavian racing skier has his own ski