Ski racing has lost one of its great characters, namely Mike Bemis from the USA.
On 23rd Septemeber 2008 skirace.net reported on Mike Bemis’s condition
Sadly 3.5 years later we are reporting that on Saturday 21st April 2012 Mike Bemis passed away.
Mike was a US National Champion on multiple occasions. He was a lively presence on the beach and along with his skis, binding, handles, rope, tape and other accessories, will be missed by many.
Mike was a long-time member of the Lake Arrowhead Water Ski Club, a former World Speed Barefoot Record Holder, and was a fixture of US Ski Racing manufacturing his own racing, training, and fun ski’s. He was also part of an episode of the TV Show “Baywatch” back in 1990 where they did an episode on the “Avalon Ski Race”, a re-creation of the Catalina Ski Race.
He will be greatly missed. There will be an open house gathering on Saturday, May 5th at Mike’s sister’s home in Rancho Cucamonga.
Sincere condolences from the around the world go to Mike’s family and friends.
Mike, I remember you back in the 70′s and 80′s your energy was
awesome along with ski lines that you made the got better and
better. You will be missed. It will never be the same without you.
Kathy Niehaus
Hi everyone…this is Mike Bemis’s daughter….we will be having a potluck and ski ride memorial up at Lake Arrowhead next month on June 16th in memory of my Dad for anyone who would like to join us! Details are below!
Come join us as we celebrate Mike Bemis’s life at the Wendt’s Resort in Lake Arrowhead!!! My Dad loved Arrowhead and loved going to parties at the Wendt’s Resort, so what better place to celebrate his life! Bring a dish to share, beer and your ski and we will remember Bemo in the most fitting way possible with ski rides around the lake while soaking up the sun and eating…my Dad’s favorite things to do!
For those who don’t have a place in Arrowhead or a friend in Arrowhead to stay with the there is a hotel near by the Lake Arrowhead Resort you can stay at!
WENDT’S RESORT IN HAMILTAR
708 Oak Dr.
Lake Arrowhead, Ca 92352
*Please feel free to share this with anyone who knew my dad and his passion for Arrowhead and skiing!*