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Monday, January 28, 2013

Ready to hit the slopes?

Do you know when the first rope tow ski lift in the United States began operation? 

Daily featured documents from the holdings of the U.S. National Archives: 



Approaching top of hill by ski tow. 1940-1941.
Taken in the vicinity of the Huron-Manistee National Forests (Michigan). From the Historic Photographs file of the Forest Service’s Eastern Region
The first rope tow ski lift in the United States began operation on January 28, 1934 outside Woodstock, Vermont. Are you surprised it was back in the 30s? Are you an avid skiier? What is your most memorable ski lift? 

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Would love to hear about your experiences on the slopes. . .



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3 comments:

  1. Sandra NachlingerJanuary 28, 2013 at 6:27 PM

    For years we went skiing at least once a year, and our favorite slopes were in Colorado. However, our first ski trip was to Mount Bachelor, Oregon. They hadn't had much snow that season and everything was icy. Every time I tried to get off the chair lift, there was a drop of several feet and the ramp was icy. I fell every single time, even when taking lessons. NOT a good introduction to skiing! Luckily, with future ski trips, more lessons, better snow conditions, and perseverance, I came to love the sport.

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  2. UnknownJanuary 28, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    I have never had the opportunity to try skiing. Did learn to ice skate in Vermont...that I truly loved!

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  3. Brian T ShirleyJanuary 28, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    I just got back last night from a weekend of performing at The Comedy Cellar at the Snowshoe resort in West.VA. I did not hit the slopes, but I did chase some snow bunnies around, does that count?

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