Book - SILVER TRACKS - ILLAWARRA ALPINE CLUB

160 paged hardcover book with dust jacket in good condition.

1986

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE ILLAWARRA ALPINE CLUB

This publication is a worthy tribute to the families of the Illawarra Alpine Club of Wollongong NSW in their quest to provide a winter retreat in the Snowy Mountains of Australia.

A deep sense of achievement is generated through each chapter, which not only tells of these enthusiasts love for the sport of skiing, but also their attachment to the unique environment of the mountains.

The book reveals the story of a dedicated band of people who dared to dream and who had the fortitude to build that dream on a gentle slope of the Smiggins Bowl.

Interwoven in the text is a fascinating historical account of the development of Australia's central skiing resorts, of Perisher Valley and Smiggins Holes and the people who foresaw the enormous potential of the area.

The strong character of the Club has prevailed for an outstanding 25 years (1986) and is now captured in the pages you are about to read. Every detail has been carefully recalled from the choosing the site to the high point of structural completion, from the skiing prowess of members to the social antics of apres ski.

All skiers and mountain addicts will find pleasure in this book.

Postage cost for this book will be $9.60 for a 3kg satchel.