Buildings & Structures Archives | Gold Mining to Gold Medals: A Century of Ski Racing in Rossland

Introduction Video

Transcript: [Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre logo on a white screen] Al Fisher: Skiing was my whole lifestyle. Ruth Grubisic: Everybody in Rossland waited for snow and would ski […]

Aerial View of Red and Granite Mountain circa 1990s

Aerial View of Red and Granite Mountains showing a number runs cut by the RMSC. This photo was used to create the trail map for Red Mountain Resorts. […]

Snow Host Jacket

Snow Host jacket circa the 1990s featuring the new Red Mountain Resorts logo.

1958 World Championship Team

1958 World Championship Team. Bill Stevens, John Platt, John Fripp, Mr. Knisser, Shaun Fripp, Trevor Klotz, Fred Tommy, Lorne O’Connor.

1988 Husky Downhill World Cup Parade

Members of the Nancy Greene Ski League walking in the 1988 Husky Downhill World Cup Parade.

1968 du Maurier International Women’s Slalom Course

Women’s Slalom course for the du Maurier International World Cup ski race held on March 28, 1968.

Selling Red Mountain Ski Area

Brian O’Flanagan and Eric Skat-Petersen signing the contract at the top of Red Mountain in 1989.

Giant Slalom Race at Red Mountain

Men’s Giant Slalom Race at Red Mountain, circa 1972-1976

Double Red Chair 1973

In 1973, RMSC replaced the original Red Chair, upgrading it from a single chair to a double chair. This development increased the number of skiers on Red Mountain.

Paradise Triple Chair 1976

The Paradise Triple Chair construction occurred from August to December 1976. It is located on the south side of Granite Mountain, which opened up even more skiing terrain […]

Rope Tow 1953

In November 1953, the Red Mountain Ski Club built a rope tow. It quickly became popular amongst junior skiers, as they were not allowed to ride the Red […]

Fiona Martin Loading onto the T-Bar

Fiona Martin loading onto the T-Bar, circa 1974