Hank Kashiwa, Carrabassett Valley, 1971

Contributed by Sugarloaf Mountain Ski Club through Ski Museum of Maine

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Hank Kashiwa leaving the gate at the 1971 Sugarloaf World Cup.

Kashiwa was born in 1949 in New York City and was a member of the US Alpine Ski Team from 1967-1972. At the Sugarloaf World Cup he placed 38th in one Downhill and 36th in the other as well as placing 21st in the Giant Slalom. Kashiwa also competed in the 1972 Olympics in Sapporo Japan. Upon retiring from the U S Ski Team Kashiwa went on to race on the Professional Ski Racing Circuit from 1972 to 1981. He won the overall World Pro title in 1975. During his long career Kashiwa has been a ski commentator, a ski area owner and a ski company president.

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Title: Hank Kashiwa, Carrabassett Valley, 1971
Creation Date: 1971
Subject Date: 1971
Local Name: Sugarloaf
Town: Carrabassett Valley
County: Franklin
State: ME
Media: Black and White Photographic Image
Dimensions (cm): 20 x 24
Local Code: 2012.001.0032
Collection: Sugarloaf Mountain Ski Club
Object Type: Image

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