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Beanfield skiing story near Backbone Park
Iowa writer Judy Daubenmier recounts trying beanfield skiing with the Goedken family near Backbone State Park. She describes balancing on short plastic skis, pulling behind a horse, and repeated falls as she learns to ride the improvised lane. The piece blends humor with cautious reflection on a dangerous novelty sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Goedken
Lamont
Goedkens
Cathy
Alan
Tousley
Melvin
Richard
Fred
Carolyn) Tousley
Oelwein
Robert Goedken
Schuss