Hoodoo ski instructor marks 45 years of teaching

Donna Sanders is a neighborly sort with a big smile and bigger heart. She has taught thousands of new skiers of all ages how to get into a sport that typically lasts a lifetime. This includes kids who have gone on to competition.

Even two knee replacements can't keep her from suiting up. She has piled up a slew of recognitions including the coveted Skiing Legends Award from Professional Ski Instructors of America. This award led Ski Hoodoo to create its slogan:

"Hoodoo – Where Legends Are Found."

Last year she was honored by Travel Oregon, the state tourism agency, with the Gene Landsmann Gemü...