Barrel Jumping
This file appears in: Ice Skating in the Little Spokane River Valley

Barrel jumping was the marquee event at the Winter Carnival at Wandermere on Christmas Day of 1931. This old sport provided laughs and thrills with Ben Dech and “Babe” Grimm soaring over a string of six barrels to tie for first in the feature event.
This file appears in: Ice Skating in the Little Spokane River Valley
Ice Skating in the Little Spokane River Valley
In a time when distractions were less a part of our daily lives, outdoor recreation was a top priority for most folks in the Spokane area. Ice skating was one of the most popular activities outdoors,…