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High Sierra Lost and Found: The Origins of Alpine Skisport in the American West
This thesis investigates the origins and evolution of modern alpine skiing in the American West, focusing on the Sierra Nevada during the Gold Rush era. Following the introduction of wooden skis by Norwegian immigrants working on mines in Plumas and Sierra Counties, skiing quickly transitioned from …