CMFC Hall of Fame Honorees
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Bob Scarff
"His Creativity Fueled Crystal's Growth"
Bob Scarff, whose family has been involved in the auto business since 1922, was asked to join Crystal's founding capital development committee in 1958-59. He was asked to lead the effort in the Auburn Kent valley to raise the $1 million that was needed to help fuel a vision of Crystal Mountain as a world-class ski resort in the Cascade Mountains. He subsequently
joined the board of directors, where he served for 20 years, helping guide the area during light snow years, and to fulfill the desire to expand the area, specifically the addition of Chair #3 - Green Valley. When not raising money, Bob could be found clearing brush with other investors that he'd recruited; including owner/investors in Silver Skis Chalet. He and other founders sold stock when money was tight - and that was often.
During his time on the board, Bob
engaged politicians such as Senator Henry M. Jackson, Governor Albert Rosellini, and subsequently Governor Dan Evans about the new area. He organized visits for those who might help run interference with various officials to clear the way for expansion and Crystal Mountain Blvd. Bob's vision along with other founders resulted in the 1,800 sq. ft. Summit House, with a fireplace, instead of a 900 sq. ft. shelter that rugged mountaineer board members thought would suffice during blizzards.
Bob was a supporter of the area's desire for international fame. He helped organize several international ski races at the area that helped put Crystal on the world map, with various ski events reported locally and worldwide - especially in Europe.
Bob's family continues to sell Ford cars in Auburn, a tradition the Scarff family started in 1922. His son, Waylan, continues the Scarff auto AND skiing tradition with son, Chase, as a CMAC competitor as 'generation after
generation of Scarff skiers continue to love Crystal Mountain".
Crystal Mountain Founders' Club
P.O. Box
1131
Bellevue WA
98009-1131
