Sports & Recreation Archives | Gold Mining to Gold Medals: A Century of Ski Racing in Rossland

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.

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

Poma Lift, circa 1963-1964

Photo was taken by Pat Archibald.

T-Bar 1971

The T-Bar was completed before the 1971-72 ski season. The T-Bar was constructed to take pressure off the Red Chair and Poma Lift. It was located on the […]

Granite Chair 1965

The Granite Chair was a significant undertaking for the RMSC. Built in 1965, the lift started at the lodge and went to the top of Granite Mountain. It […]