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Utah skiing pioneer passes away at 87


Utah skiing pioneer{ }A.W. "Woody" Anderson died October 6, 2019, at the age of 87. (Photo:{ }Pomerelle Mtn. Resort)
Utah skiing pioneer A.W. "Woody" Anderson died October 6, 2019, at the age of 87. (Photo: Pomerelle Mtn. Resort)
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A.W. "Woody" Anderson, who began teaching skiing in Saly Lake City 72 years ago beginning a lengthy career in the Utah ski scene, has died at 87.

Anderson and his wife own Pomerelle Mountain Resort in Idaho, which confirmed Anderson died on October 6.

Anderson began his skiing career by teaching lessons with the Deseret News Ski School in 1947. He joined the Brighton Ski School in 1948 and served as its assistant director from 1954-62.

He would later come to play an integral part in the early development of Park City Mountain Resort when he was appointed VP/General Manager of the resort.

A news release on Anderson's passing states:

From 1956-1963 he owned and operated the Wood Haus Ski and Sports Shop in Brighton. He then moved to Park City and from 1963-1967, he and his first wife, Ginny, owned and operated the Minor’s Find Ski and Sport Shop. Woody became ski school director at Park City Resort in 1964 and was named its general manager in 1965, serving in both capacities until 1971, when he was appointed vice president/general manager of Park City. He became co-owner/president of Pomerelle Mountain Resort, Albion, Idaho in 1973. Additionally, he was president of Magic Mountain Ski Resort near Twin Falls, Idaho, from 1977-1984. Woody was also one of the special envoys from Idaho to the 2002 Winter Olympics, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Anderson also helped found the Intermountain Ski Instructors Association and served in several posts in the organization including secretary, certification chairman, president and director.

The news release continues:

He was national certification chairman of the Professional Ski Instructors of America in 1968 and was designated a lifetime member for his contributions to organized skiing in 1978. He was inducted into the Professional Ski Instructors of America Hall of Fame in 2004. Additionally, he was inducted into the Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame, in 2007.

Anderson is survived by his wife of 46 years Sandy, four children, two step-children, 12 grandchildren and one great-grandson.


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