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Archive Home > 2006 > March > 21 > John Craig ski race offers rugged run

John Craig ski race offers rugged run

In the 1950s, Sharon (Gardner) Sahonchick became one of the first women to complete the winter trek over McKenzie Pass

By Abbie Beane / The Bulletin
March 21, 2006

Sharon Sahonchick has never been one to place much importance on social norms.

During the 1940s and 50s, when women were not exactly encouraged to compete in athletic events or even play sports, the Eugene native was active in intramural softball and volleyball, and was the first woman to earn a....

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