Events

HISTORY OF SKIING IN THE WASATCH, CELEBRATING ALTA’S 70TH ANNIVERSARY

Tuesday, March 10th, 7:00 pm REI Salt Lake City

Alexis Kelner is a noted ski historian and one of the modern pioneers of backcountry skiing in Utah. He is the author of Skiing in Utah, A History and co-author with David Hanscom of the backcountry skiing guides Wasatch I, Wasatch II and Wasatch III. Alexis is an avid conservationist committed to protecting the beautiful mountains of Utah. He has a keen knowledge of the Wasatch and brings us a unique perspective of skiing in Utah and its interesting history. Among his many interesting pursuits, Alexis is a founder of Save Our Canyons and has been on an active board member of the Wasatch Mountain Club.