Title: Skiing
Photographer: Gazette Photo
Subject Headings: Manners and Customs - Recreation - Sports - Winter Sports - Skis and Skiing, Seasons - Winter, Persons
Condition: Good
Description: Fred Lonsdorf, Michigan Tech ski coach, believes in starting skiers at the youngest age possible. Here, Fred demonstrates the downhill schussing position to oldest daughter, Lynn. Lonsdorf has done more for skiing in Michigan and the Midwest than anyone else. He truly is the old pro of Mont Ripley and children as well as adults are amazed at the smoothness of the Lonsdorf technique. They clutter around him for tips and advice and probably will continue to do so for some time to come. Fred stresses one point and calls this the best tip he can give any skier or potential racer - "get out and practice." Lonsdorf truly practices what he preaches, because all Lonsdorf coached skiers get plenty of practice and racing experience. [Image of Fred and daughter on the Mont Ripley ski slope.]
Source of Description: Daily Mining Gazette Article, December 26, 1958 [Cataloger]
Institution: Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections
Donor: Robert Skuggen
Date of Photo: Friday December 26 1958
Medium: still image
Color: black and white
Size: 12.6 cm x 17.7 cm
Polarity: Positive
Image No: MS051-016-005-006
Collection Name: Daily Mining Gazette Photograph Collection
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