Sporting Archives | Page 8 of 9 | Gold Mining to Gold Medals: A Century of Ski Racing in Rossland

Alice Gordon in Sun Valley

Alice Gordon competitively skied throughout her time at Rossland High School. In April 1950, Gordon and June McKenzie went to American School Competition in Sun Valley, Idaho, with […]

International Intercollegiate Invitational Ski Tournament

Spectators at the “Triple I” Ski Jumping Competition in Rossland, BC, January 1958.

Group of Young Skiers

Left to right: David Jones, Bill Ling, Guy Christie, Al Fisher, John Platt Bottom row: Andy Poochoff

Ski Race

Unknown Ski Race on Red Mountain, circa 1940-1951

Booty Griffiths

Memories of Booty Griffiths

[Al Fisher] Booty brought class to the ski hill. The ski industry here – clothing, good skis, and so – he was also a competitor. Booty was a – […]

Skiing with a Steering Pole

A man skiing with a steering pole to help brake, circa 1900.

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

T-Bar Tower Installation

Lifting a T-bar Tower, circa 1971

Poma Lift, circa 1963-1964

Photo was taken by Pat Archibald.

Poma Lift 1960

The Poma Lift was built in 1960 because there was growing enthusiasm for skiing in the area. It began near the lodge and continued two-thirds of the way […]