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Skiing with a Steering Pole

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

Fiona Martin Loading onto the T-Bar

Fiona Martin loading onto the T-Bar, circa 1974

Red Chair Installation

Installing the first chairlift on Red Mountain in 1947.

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 Dance

Dancing during a Club Party at the Rossland Ski Club ski hill.

Ski Jump on Monte Cristo Mountain

Ski Jump on Monte Cristo Mountain, circa 1904.

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 […]