Title: New Hampshire and the emergence of an American ski industry: Historical New Hampshire / Jeffrey R. Leich.
Author: Leich, Jeffrey R.,
Call Number: 977.8 N5321h
Publication Information: Concord, NH: New Hampshire Historical Society, 2009.
Physical Description: p. 79-96.
Source: Vol. 63, No. 2 (Fall 2009) Historical New Hampshire.
Description: The article discusses the twentieth century history of the skiing industry in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Organizations which were helpful in promoting skiing in New Hampshire included the Dartmouth Outing Club of Dartmouth College and the Appalachian Mountain Club based in Boston, Massachusetts. Subjects also considered include the creation of ski trails by the Depression era work program known as the Civilian Conservation Corps, innovations created in New Hampshire including ski patrols, professional ski instruction, and aerial trams, and the state government's promotion of the ski industry.
Language: English.
Subjects:
Skis & skiing History.,
Winter resorts New Hampshire.,
Winter sports facilities New Hampshire.,
Tourism Government policy.,
Tourism Marketing.,
Mountains New Hampshire.,
Skis and skiing Coaching.
Locations: New Hampshire Description and travel.
People:
Schneider, Hannes, 1890-1955.,
Gibston, Harvey Dow, 1882-1950.
Terms of Use: Please contact the New Hampshire Historical Society.
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