What ski area was founded by railroad magnate Averell Harriman?
Okemo ski area is celebrating its 70th anniversary this season. But the story of Okemo goes back more than 70 years and some familiar names were involved. In the early 1930s, Vermont State Forester Perry Merrill put the CCC to… Continue Reading →
What Vermont ski area has a Native American name that has been translated as “All Come Home?”
By the time this column appears, the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics will be wrapped up. I’ve been writing about historic Winter Olympics of the past and their connection to this year’s games. So this week will be collection of topics… Continue Reading →
The Stowe Derby will be held on Sunday February 22nd. What year was the first Stowe Derby held?
“Timing is everything!” I heard someone say. And apparently it applies to writing a weekly column! Last week my trivia question was “Who was the first American to win an Olympic medal in Cross Country skiing?” Thanks to Ben Ogden… Continue Reading →
Who was the first American to win an Olympic medal in Cross Country skiing?
The Milano-Cortina Olympics are in progress, but I’m still writing about the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Winter Olympics! Last week I highlighted Franz Klammer’s legendary Downhill run which was definitely the highlight of the men’s Alpine competition. On the… Continue Reading →
What U.S. ski area has a trail named for Rosi Mittermaier?
The 2026 Winter Olympics start this weekend in Italy. Unless I miss my bet, we’ll be hearing a lot about past Olympics and particularly the 1976 Winter Olympics which marks its 50th anniversary! Those games were held in Innsbruck, Austria…. Continue Reading →
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