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Martin Hollay
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Martin Hollay: A Tahoe Ski Legend

After only eight months in the United States in Los Angles after escaping Hungary in 1956. His passion for skiing lured him to the Sierra. He came to South Lake Tahoe for a weekend in 1958 to race in a local cross-country skiing competition at Heavenly. Hollay later recalled that standing on the southeast rim of the basin and seeing Lake Tahoe for the first time was one of the high points in his life.

“I saw this beautiful lake and said, ‘What the hell are you doing in LA?'”

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Placerville 1850
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Old Dry Diggins, to Hangtown, to Placerville

Placerville History A Sign in town gives a brief synopsis of Placerville’s history: Originally known as “Hangtown”. Incorporated May 13, 1854. Established on the banks of “Hangtown” Creek as rich mining camp in Spring of 1848. Millions in gold were taken from its ravines and hills. Supply center for surrounding mining camps and transportation terminus […]

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