Lost Ski Areas of Colorado's Front Range and Northern Mountains
Avid skiers have flocked to the northern reaches of the Centennial State for over a century. While the prized powder remains the same, the top skiing destinations bear only a faint resemblance to the resorts of previous generations. Neighborhood slopes, such as Tabernash Hill, featured little more than a rope tow and a storage shed. Other spots like Estes Park's Old Man Mountain held tournaments and contests with Olympic participants. From the Cathy Cisar Winter Playground in Craig to Cheyenne Mountain's Ski Broadmoor and everywhere in between, join authors Caryn and Peter Boddie on a tour through the lost ski areas of northern Colorado and the Front Range.
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Lost Ski Areas of Colorado's Front Range and Northern Mountains
Avid skiers have flocked to the northern reaches of the Centennial State for over a century. While the prized powder remains the same, the top skiing destinations bear only a faint resemblance to the resorts of previous generations. Neighborhood slopes, such as Tabernash Hill, featured little more than a rope tow and a storage shed. Other spots like Estes Park's Old Man Mountain held tournaments and contests with Olympic participants. From the Cathy Cisar Winter Playground in Craig to Cheyenne Mountain's Ski Broadmoor and everywhere in between, join authors Caryn and Peter Boddie on a tour through the lost ski areas of northern Colorado and the Front Range.
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Lost Ski Areas of Colorado's Front Range and Northern Mountains

Lost Ski Areas of Colorado's Front Range and Northern Mountains

Lost Ski Areas of Colorado's Front Range and Northern Mountains

Lost Ski Areas of Colorado's Front Range and Northern Mountains

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Overview

Avid skiers have flocked to the northern reaches of the Centennial State for over a century. While the prized powder remains the same, the top skiing destinations bear only a faint resemblance to the resorts of previous generations. Neighborhood slopes, such as Tabernash Hill, featured little more than a rope tow and a storage shed. Other spots like Estes Park's Old Man Mountain held tournaments and contests with Olympic participants. From the Cathy Cisar Winter Playground in Craig to Cheyenne Mountain's Ski Broadmoor and everywhere in between, join authors Caryn and Peter Boddie on a tour through the lost ski areas of northern Colorado and the Front Range.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781626197121
Publisher: History Press, The
Publication date: 10/07/2014
Series: Lost
Pages: 208
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Caryn Boddie has been skiing since childhood. She learned at Loveland and Vail. Previously, she published the original Hiker's Guide to Colorado, " "Hiking Colorado I" and "Hiking Colorado II" with Peter Boddie. Caryn is an author, writer, and communications specialist and works in the Denver metro area. Peter Boddie has been skiing since childhood. He learned in Connecticut. Previously he published the original "Hiker's Guide to Colorado, " "Hiking Colorado I" and "Hiking Colorado II" with Caryn Boddie. Peter is an hydrologist, natural scientist and geographer and works in the Denver metro area."

Table of Contents

Foreword B. Tim Nicklas 9

Acknowledgements 11

Introduction 13

1 Grand County: Recreational Skiing Takes a Leap 29

2 Denver County: One Hill on the West Side 54

3 Routt County: Steamboat Winter Carnivals Get Rolling 59

4 Jackson County: Ranchers and Rope Tows 77

5 Moffat County: Stepping Up for the Kids 80

6 Jefferson County: Glory Days and Mom-and-Pop Areas 82

7 Douglas County: Getting In on the Craze 100

8 Teller County: Hard Work Plus Snow Equals Fun 102

9 El Paso County: European Skiing in Colorado 114

10 Larimer County: Good Times and Community Skiing 118

11 Gilpin County: Dreamers Making It Happen 133

12 Boulder County: Chautauqua, Clubs and Competitions 136

13 Weld County: A Shark with Sunglasses 147

14 Park County: Mail Carriers and Mercury 149

15 Clear Creek County: Roads Less Traveled and Family Areas 152

Notes 165

Bibliography 173

Index 179

About the Authors 187

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