Lee Swedin posts the longest jump of the day, a little over 50 feet, in his alpine ski gear. We were joined by some folks from the Seattle Times, who heard about my plans at NWAC's Evening of Mountain Storytelling in March. My son Tom and his best high school friend Lee Swedin were also eager to honor Miss Bolstad, so the five of us headed for Paradise on Saturday morning.
Later, with his best high school friend Eric Lindahl, he competed nationally in early freestyle skiing competitions. Inspired by our dad, my brother Gordy did Nordic ski jumping as kid. In the end, my best accomplices were family and a few close friends. But reality has proven better than my fears, so I decided to give it a whirl.Įric Lindahl (left) and Gordy Skoog prepare the takeoff. I was daunted a little by the realization that by 2017 I'd be 60 years old, and maybe ski jumping wouldn't be such a great idea.
The idea for this outing was described a few weeks ago in this thread.įor 15 years, since I learned about Miss Olga Bolstad and her victory in the first ski tournament on Mt Rainier in 1917, I've been inspired by the thought of reenacting the event on its centennial. Jumping in Edith Creek Basin on wood skis, leather climbing boots, and strap bindings.
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