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This is the first of a two-part essay on the early history of skiing in Washington's Cascade Mountains, covering the period from the start of organized skiing in the region through 1937.

It is based in large part on contemporary articles from The Seattle Times, which give a unique insight into skiing in the 1930s, and show how important the sport was to the local community.

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There were many articles about skiing, ski club events, college ski races, and ski competitions in the Northwest, California, Sun Valley, the eastern U.S., Europe, and elsewhere. National championship ski tournaments were held in the Northwest, and local skiers competed against the best international skiers.

Every weekend, snow conditions were reported for local areas such as Mount Baker, Paradise Valley (Mount Rainier), Snoqualmie Ski Bowl, the Summit (Snoqualmie Pass), Chinook Pass, and Martin (a stop on the Northern Pacific line near Stampede Pass).

This two-part People's History was written by John W. Lundi