1965

The major theme of class of 1965 activities in recent months has been skiing. On February 12 Passion for Skiing was introduced at a reception for the Dartmouth ski team at the Hanover Inn. This book is the most recent of our class projects. Steve Waterhouse spearheaded the publication of this story of the alumni, staff and families of Dartmouth College who dominated the development of modern skiing for more than 100 years. Some 60 writers contributed material, including Dick Durrance, Doug Leitch, Roger Hansen and Stu Keiller from the class of ’65. For further information about the book visit www.passionforskiing.com.

During the weekend of February 26 to 28 the annual CarniVail event in Vail, Colorado, was held under the leadership of Steve Waterhouse and the Tuck School. Approximately 20 of the 100 or more attendees were class of 1965 classmates and their families. It was a weekend of great skiing and great fellowship. Entertainment at the annual banquet was provided by the Carcajou Singers. The Carcajou Ski Club was founded in Hanover in the mid-1930s. Members included Dartmouth students, coaches and faculty as well as community members. Singing of ski ballads was one of their favorite pastimes. The singers were led by Bill Briggs ’54, a member of the Ski Hall of Fame, pioneer extreme skier and collector of ski ballads. Jim Griffiths and his brother Clark ’57 were members of the club and performed with Bill. Tom Campbell contributed to the vocal effort as well. Ron Riley, who owns and operates two restaurants in Vail, reminisced about the old days with Ted Atkinson. Among the others attending were Ken McGruther and his son, Sue and Dick Durrance and Bill Webster’s sons Bill and Scott.

Norm Christianson contributed excellent wines for the banquet. Norm, along with his wife, Ellen, and his son Jay, own and operate Canyon Winds Cellars, a winery in Palisade, Colorado. To learn more see www.canyonwindcellars.com.

We are saddened to hear that James Kingsdale, 66, of Crested Butte, Colorado, died in New York City on December 22, 2009, after a brief illness. His obituary will be published on the Dartmouth Alumni Magazine Web site in the near future.

Bruce Wagner and Ted Atkinson, our 45th reunion chairs, have everything lined up for a delightful gathering on June 14 to 17.

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REUNION June 14-17