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A natural athlete and an avid skiier, Laughlin traveled the world skiing and hiking.

With money from his graduation gift, he founded the Alta Ski Area in Utah and was part-owner of the resort there for many years.

At times Laughlin's skiing got in the way of his business.

After publishing William Carlos Williams ' novel White Mule in 1937, Laughlin left for an extended ski trip.

When reviewers sought additional copies of the novel, Laughlin was not available to give the book the push it could have used, and as a result Williams nursed a grudge against the young publisher for years.

Laughlin's outdoor activities helped other literary friendships, though ; for many years he and Kenneth Rexroth took an annual camping trip together in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California.