ROBERT “BOB” CHRISTOFFERSON Robert “Bob” Christofferson passed away on March 3, 2020. Bob was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Ginny, and their two sons Ryan and Brent, his daughter-in-law Julie, and two grandchildren Sofia and Rory.   Bob began skiing at age 13, after earning enough money

FREDERICK HIRAI,  PSIA, ROKKA SKI INSTRUCTOR, 1929-2020 Fred loved to ski and wanted to show people the pleasures of skiing and the beauty of the mountains.  He was born in Renton, Washington in 1928 and spent his childhood on a farm in the Maple Valley area.  During World War ll he and his family were

Elizabeth “Betty” L Voltz December 1, 1940 – May 2, 2015 We ski not as a sport But as a way of life To be closer to God Who makes it all possible. Elizabeth (Betty) Lorraine Voltz went to be with our Heavenly Father on May 2, 2015 with family at her side after a

John (Jack) Raymond Weigand March 9, 1928 – January 5, 2015 Devoted husband, father, and friend Jack passed away peacefully at home on January 5th with his family at his side.  With his engineering and finance background Jack enjoyed a long career at Tektronix, and loved to tinker with everything from computers to cars. Jack’s

On Friday, May 23rd, 2014 The Snow Sports Industry lost a True legend and Selfless Ambassador to Alpine Skiing & Teaching. Gary Carter was a great partner, father, mentor and one of the best instructors many of us knew. He had a huge following and was known as THE guy who improved several marriages by

An amazing man with a passion for skiing and teaching and PSIA-NW and a huge leader in both Anthony Lakes and Spout Springs Ski Schools, Buzz Fulton is greatly missed.  Please click here for obituary and memorial service announcement. Buzz’s passing at the age of 93, marks the end of an era for people who truly made

Franklin was a PSIA member for many years and taught skiing at Ski Acres and Stevens Pass before moving on to coaching and being active in the racing world (he was a volunteer on the slopes for the Vancouver Olympics, yearly at the Lake Louise downhill race).  The past few years he has been very

Bart Singley passed away October 11, 2012 in Joseph, Oregon. He was born in Salida, Colorado on July 14, 1965 he was 47 at the time of his death. He grew up in Leadville, Colorado and attended school there, and graduated in 1983 and attended Wenatchee Valley College in Wenatchee, Washington. Bart was an avid

Marty O’Connor passed away in his sleep on Friday November 9th, 2012.  He leaves behind his wife of 31 years, Deanne and their four children, Leah, Corey, Haley and Morgan. Marty was born in Seattle and grew up in Stanwood.  He graduated from Stanwood High School in 1976 and St. Martins University in 1980 with