VOLUMN V. NUMBER 9. FEBRUARY 29, I960
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Three men from Adak, all skilled in the sport of skiing, traveled to Anchor
age, Alaska to compete in the ski races which were held in conjunction with
the annual Fur Rendevzous. The three, Lt» Tarry Turner, Dick Meyner and Dave
Gunderson, competed in Class A and C events#
The meet was conducted on the 20th and 2lst of February at Aleyaska and
Artie Valley, both several miles from Anchorage. Terry Turner competed in the
Class A Slalom, consisting of professionals, instructors, and advanced amateurso
He was also interested in competing in the cross-country race, but the three
arrived too late for equipment to be issued#
Dick Meyner, CommSta, entered 3 races in the Class C competition, winning
the Giant Slalom and the Alpine- Combined- Trophy, and placing 3rd in the Sla-»
lom. Dave Gunderson, NavSta, fared well also, but did not garner any prizes#
Kodiak, the only other command to unofficially have a team entered, did not
fare as well as Adak in the competition# Adak, it was noted, would have won
the team championship if the meet had*be£h organized in^such a manner.
On the 21st of February, a Ski Banquet was held and Adak had the dubious
distinction of being the furthest representative of Alaska being present at the
meet. The meet was held for Alaska residents, with the exception of-the dog
sled races, which had competitors from as far away as Massachusetts.
It was surmised that perhaps these 3 men would have done even better if they
had had an opportunity tc practice cn the various runs that were used.
It is anticipated that Adak will send a team next year and that perhaps they
will have ample time in Anchorage before the meet which could be utilized with
practice on the runs that will be used.
The Executive Officer of NavSta, Commander Charles V. Augustus, was respon
sible for the men being sent to the meet, arranging for transportation to and
from Anchorage and their lodgings while at the meet.
We, the personnel of Adak, owe these men a,tip of the hat for the wonderful
ghpwjag they made In Anchorage. Well dene.'n.^.dfpo und b,w„h.