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Domestic News
January 29, 1953
The Frontiersman
Wasilla, Palmer, Alaska
What is this article about?
In Palmer, 20 junior ski students braved cold weather to start a six-week lesson series sponsored by the Palmer P-TA and taught by Richard Mekkelsen, focusing on skiing fundamentals at the slope near Little Susitna Lodge.
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20 Local Juniors
Start Ski Lessons
Undaunted by very cold weather, 20 junior ski students were on hand to participate in the first of six lessons being sponsored by the Palmer P-TA under the teaching of Richard Mekkelsen.
Starting the juniors off with elementary skiing, Mekkelsen instructed them in the proper adjustment of equipment followed by instructions in proper stance in walking and climbing. Next Sunday he plans to start them in snow-plow skiing. The six-week course has been designed to give the youngsters the fundamentals necessary for safe and proper skiing.
The class is being conducted on the slope just beyond the Little Susitna Lodge, convening at 2 p.m. and continuing until 4 p.m.
Any youngster who was unable to start his lessons this past Sunday is urged to attend February 1.
Start Ski Lessons
Undaunted by very cold weather, 20 junior ski students were on hand to participate in the first of six lessons being sponsored by the Palmer P-TA under the teaching of Richard Mekkelsen.
Starting the juniors off with elementary skiing, Mekkelsen instructed them in the proper adjustment of equipment followed by instructions in proper stance in walking and climbing. Next Sunday he plans to start them in snow-plow skiing. The six-week course has been designed to give the youngsters the fundamentals necessary for safe and proper skiing.
The class is being conducted on the slope just beyond the Little Susitna Lodge, convening at 2 p.m. and continuing until 4 p.m.
Any youngster who was unable to start his lessons this past Sunday is urged to attend February 1.
What sub-type of article is it?
Education
Social Event
What keywords are associated?
Ski Lessons
Juniors
Palmer
Richard Mekkelsen
Pta Sponsored
What entities or persons were involved?
Richard Mekkelsen
Palmer P Ta
Where did it happen?
Palmer
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Palmer
Event Date
This Past Sunday To February 1
Key Persons
Richard Mekkelsen
Palmer P Ta
Outcome
20 juniors participated in the first lesson; course designed for safe skiing fundamentals
Event Details
20 junior ski students participated in the first of six lessons sponsored by the Palmer P-TA, taught by Richard Mekkelsen, covering equipment adjustment, stance, walking, and climbing; next lesson on snow-plow skiing; held on slope beyond Little Susitna Lodge from 2-4 p.m.