Riding a T-bar The first T-bar in the U.S. was at Pico and began operation in January 1941. At the time it was the highest capacity lift in North America! Brad and Janet Mead, founders of Pico and parents of… Continue Reading →
Where was the first chairlift in the world and when did it begin operation?
The first rope tow in the U.S. was built in Woodstock, Vermont, and began operation on January 18th, 1934. Congratulations to Cynthia Kelley from Essex Junction who was the first correct responder. Greg Dirmaier also added the fact that it… Continue Reading →
Complete the following poem: “Poma lifts are made in France _______________”.
Where was the first T-bar in the U.S. and when did it begin operation?
Where was the first rope tow in the United States and when did it start operation?
Me in 1950 I can still remember the day I got hooked on skiing. Oh, I had been on skis since I was four years old, but this was different. I don’t remember the exact date, but it would have… Continue Reading →
This blog will accompany a weekly column in the Stowe Reporter. The column will take a look back at how alpine skiing has evolved from the early days of leather boots and wooden skis to today’s high tech equipment, lifts,… Continue Reading →
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