Category Trivia

What ski area was the first to install a commercial snowmaking system?  (No, it wasn’t Killington.)  And just to generate some local participation, when was the first snowmaking installed at Stowe?

On October 29th Killington became the first ski area in the East to open for skiing and riding.  Killington has always made its reputation on long seasons that start early and end late.  So this week’s trivia question is: what… Continue Reading →

As we approach the end of the lift-served skiing season it’s time to think about a New England tradition:  Tuckerman Ravine.  So this week’s trivia questions pertain to Tuckerman’s.  I’ve included two questions since my original question even stumped the… Continue Reading →

When did Alta’s neighboring ski area, Snowbird, begin operation?

Which of Alta’s five lodges was the first to be built?  And as a bonus, what was its original name?

Who created the first nylon wind shirt?

In the late 1950’s and early 1960’s alpine skiing saw an impressive growth in popularity.  What technology improvement in the 1950’s led to skiing’s increase in popularity?

It’s the mid 1960’s and you’re riding a chairlift over an intermediate trail.  You hear a metallic “thwangzzzzzzzz” on the trail below you.  What brand of binding just released?

Most people consider the Look Nevada toe-piece to be the first modern release binding.  In what year was the Look Nevada created?  And as a bonus: who was the inventor?

What was the name of the first successful all fiberglass ski?  That’s the brand name of the ski, not who developed it.