Backcountry Skiing..Your Winter Window Into The Chugach.
The north face of Odessey Peak was the prime venue for the third event. It was the best day in years with a bright sun and not a trace of wind. As WESC entered its third year, it was becoming the premier ski event in North America. The small group of Valdezeans who had dedicated so much energy were overwhelmed […]
Read moreDoug Coombs (1957-2006) of Jackson Hole, Wyoming dominated the early years of WESC winning a number of championships and totally humbling many of the local skiers who thought we knew about skiing. I was lucky enough to see him ski many venues with fascination and awe. To see him and some of the best skiers in the world ski lines […]
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