Paul Petzoldt speaks about Fred Brown, 1996 July 10

Item — disc: 3

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Scope and Contents

Petzoldt discusses everything that he and Brown had in common, activities that they participated in, and their friendship. Fred Brown, Paul Petzoldt and Eldon (Curly) Petzoldt were the first to descent Rendezvous Mountain which is now the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. This was the first winter ascent of the Grand Teton. They skied to the caves in Garnet Canyon and carried loads of gear up to the lower saddle. From there they ascended to the summit via the Owen Spalding route. Fred later became the president of the ski club and helped form the Jackson Hole Ski Association.

Dates

1996 July 10

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Materials in English.

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