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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 →

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 →

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 →