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Ches Edwards

Born January 19, 1910, Ches Edwards started skiing at a young age. At five years old, he became interested in ski-jumping after watching a group of Norwegians perform […]

Rossland Ski Club Jump Hill

Rossland Ski Club Jump Hill, circa February 1937. Jumping continued to be a major spectacle for locals until the 1950s. On December 6, 1934, the Rossland Ski Club (RSC) […]

Rossland Ski Club

Rossland Ski Club. Back row left to right: Dan McNaughton, Islay Terhune, Daris Jerzick, Hinslin Churchill, Bob Hammy, Gordon Lynn, Lester Brown, Harry O’Reilley, Stewart Jameson. Front row […]

Ski Jump on Monte Cristo Mountain

Ski Jump on Monte Cristo Mountain, circa 1904.

Rossland circa 1900

Significant landmarks from left to right in the background (photo is labelled with corresponding numbers): 1. Spokane Mountain (in 1902 named Mount Roberts) 2. Le Roi Mine 3. […]