The Story of Sugarloaf by John Christie

By John Christie

this can be the dramatic tale of the improvement and background of Sugarloaf ski inn from its beginnings as a hand-cleared route to a global ski and golf hotel of global renown. Many colourful humans of overseas prominence are profiled, together with Emile Allais, Jean Claude Killy, Billy Kidd, and Les Otten.

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