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Yosemite: Switzerland Of The West: Sharon Giacomazzi

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Date/Time
Date(s) - 03/29/2019
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Location
Sierra Nevada Trading Company

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Slide Show and Discussion: Sharon Giacomazzi is a Sierra hiker who happens to be an avid history buff and a born storyteller. This is an informative talk and slide show recounting the intriguing history of Yosemite in the very early days of the development of Nordic and Alpine skiing. Revisit Yosemite’s vast and illuminating influence on the winter sports and learn about Yosemite’s effort to host the 1932 Winter Olympics! Sharon is a local Sierra resident who has hiked thousands of miles in the central Sierra and is recognized as an expert in the history of the region.

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