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Fort Richardson Base
Ski Training Sites
Late 1930's to
1990's |
| Name of Ski
Area: |
Fort Richardson |
| Location: |
Forth Richardson, just northeast of Anchorage. |
| Type of Area: |
Ski training sites |
| Dates of
Operation: |
Late 1930's to 1990's (estimated) |
| Who Built It?: |
U.S. Army |
| Base/Vertical Drop: |
Unknown |
| Lifts: |
None |
| Facilities: |
Large military base. |
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History: |
Ski training was once required
of Fort Richardson military personnel during World War II and
the Cold War. Beginner ski instruction was given on the
base. Skiers would later move on to Arctic Valley and
Moose Run trails. Currently there is recreational skiing
on Fort Richardson, but military ski training is now done at the
Northern Warfare Training Center in Black Rapids, Alaska.
Pictures below were taken by
Russell Dow - a civilian ski instructor that taught many WWII
troops how to ski. |
| Sources of
Information: |
The State of Alaska Visual Library and
Digital Archives web site (vilda.alaska.edu); Tim Kelley (eBay
1954 photo purchase); AnneBelle Martin |
| Photos: |
Does
anyone have pictures of skiing on Fort Richardson that they
would like to
contribute to ALSAP ?
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PHOTOS ~
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1954 |
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1957-62 |
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May 24, 2022 email from AnnaBell Martin: "This is a picture of
Operation Moosehorn [at Fort Richardson]. My grandfather
served 57-62 and is in this picture." |
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MAPS ~ |
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This map shows where Fort Richardson is located, to the north of the
city of Anchorage, Alaska (upper right corner of this map). (click
on this map to expand it) |
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contribute about this
ski area? |
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