Snow skiing was introduced to Plumas County in 1858. Skis were called "snow shoes" at the time. Skis were first used to travel to and from the mining camps. Sport skiing soon followed, and by 1863 became a "mania". The first organized downhill ski races in the Sierra Nevada were held at this location, and many of the mining towns had teams that competed nearly every week during the winter months. The first skis were made of wood, were 12 feet long, and had a single leather strap to hold the foot in place. A single pole was used. Racers often reached speeds of 80 miles per hour.
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On lands administered by the Forest Service, it is unlawful to excavate, remove, disturb, deface, or destroy any historic building, ruin, site, artifact, or object, or to collect, appropriate, excavate, damage, disturb, or destroy historic artifacts. Violators are subject to arrest. Conviction can carry criminal penalties of up to two years in prison and/or $500,000 in fines. ... Archaelogical (sic) Resources Protection Act of 1979
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