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Skiing with a Steering Pole

Skiing with a Steering Pole

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

Ski Timeline

Skis, 1940s to 2000s This photo shows the progression of skis from the 1940s to the 2000s. The first ski is approximately 265 cm long, while the last […]
Olaus Jeldness

Olaus Jeldness

Born on October 1, 1856, in Stangvik, Norway, Olaus Nilsen Jeldness came to Rossland in 1894. He made his fortune by selling three mine claims to investors at […]