Letters: Class Act

I am a lifelong Southern skier in the mountains of North Carolina, West Virginia and elsewhere. I have spent many wonderful days on the slopes! I noticed that in the July-August 2024 issue there was an article, “The College That Taught the South to Ski.” I learned to ski at Appalachian Ski Mountain and was familiar with the French-Swiss Ski College. I remember Jack Lester and the Special Forces training at Appalachian. My mother’s picture is in the first brochure for Appalachian Ski Mountain. Many good memories!

James Davis
Columbia, South Carolina

Best Ever

Kudos! November-December is the best issue I’ve ever read. 

Bill Danner
Byfeld, Massachusetts

Please remember ISHA in estate planning

Preserving the history of snowsports is the ongoing mission of the International Skiing History Association (ISHA). Through the publishing of Skiing History magazine, by maintaining the extensive online library of reference materials and educational media at skiinghistory.org and by annually sponsoring the ISHA Awards programs honoring books, films, ski museums and other important initiatives, ISHA is dedicated to keeping the spirit and freedom of skiing alive for future generations.

Bequests that make achievement of these goals possible can take many forms, including trusts, annuities, stocks, real estate and other legacy gifts. As a 501(c)(3) public charity, all contributions to ISHA are tax-deductible for U.S. taxpayers.

ISHA would be grateful for any life-celebration contributions you wish to consider. Please contact ISHA Executive Director Janet White for more information at Janet@skiinghistory.org, and speak with your estate planners today about the benefits of gifting for posterity!