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Government Hill Ski
Run
1950's
to ???? |
| Name of Ski
Area: |
Government Hill Ski Run |
| Location: |
Anchorage, Government Hill, next to the curling rink |
| Type of Area: |
Hike up, ski down ski hill |
| Dates of
Operation: |
1950's
to ???? (still researching) |
| Who Built It?: |
Unknown |
| Base/Vertical Drop: |
Unknown |
| Lifts: |
None |
| Facilities: |
Residential neighborhood |
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History: |
There used to be a
neighborhood ski run near the curling rink (see Charlie
Sherman's email below) |
| Sources of
Information: |
Charlie
Sherman |
| Photos: |
Does
anyone have old pictures of skiing at the Government Hill that they
would like to
contribute to ALSAP ?
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MAPS ~ |
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This map shows the location of Government Hill, which is a residential
area of Anchorage. (click
on this map to expand it) |
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The exact location of the ski run is presently unknown. The red
ellipse on this map indicates the general area where the ski run
probably existed. (click
on this map to expand it) |
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| Research
Correspondence |
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[Charlie
Sherman - excerpt from 21 and 22 September 2008 emails]
I got my first pair of Skis the Christmas
of 1952 from my folks. We lived at the top of Government Hill
in those days. Mom suggested I strap them on and ski
over
to the hill behind the Curling Rink at the top of Govt Hill and "let
er Fly". I think it was soon after that I got a few lessons
from, I want say, Sven Olsen, who was
a champion skier Olympic I think. That was the end of my lessons
till I joined the Denali Ski Patrol in the 60's.I had to learn
better techniques or kill myself. We
patrolled Arctic Valley and Alyeska when it opened.
To answer your question about who skied Govt Hill, as far as I know
it was the neighborhood kids mainly. We always had to hike back up
so we must have been in good shape!
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Do
you have further information, stories or pictures that you would like to
contribute about this
ski area? |
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