The 1960s Archives | Gold Mining to Gold Medals: A Century of Ski Racing in Rossland

Nancy Greene’s Helmet

Nancy Greene’s 1968 Olympic Helmet. Nancy was nicknamed “Tiger” because of the way she attacked any ski slope she was presented with.

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.

1968 World Cup at Red Mountain

Crowd outside the Red Mountain Ski Club lodge during the 1968 du Maurier International World Cup ski race.

1968 du Maurier International Gate-Flagging Panel

1968 du Maurier International gate-flagging panel and souvenir button

Nancy Greene’s 1968 du Maurier Bib and Sweater

Nancy Greene’s 1968 du Maurier International racing bib and Canadian National Team sweater.

Nancy Greene Competing in the du Maurier International

Nancy Greene competing in the women’s slalom race during the du Maurier International World Cup on March 28, 1968 at Red Mountain.

Finish Line at the 1968 du Maurier International

Spectators watching a racer approaching the finish line of a race during the 1968 du Maurier International World Cup at Red Mountain.

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 […]