FIRST - Ski Tow in the United States
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silverquill
N 43° 38.829 W 072° 32.405
18T E 698389 N 4835624
First Ski Tow in the United States
Waymark Code: WME02
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 05/31/2006
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SITE OF FIRST SKI TOW IN THE UNITED STATES
In January, 1934, on this pasture hill of Clinton Gilbert's farm, an endless-rope tow, powered by a Model "T" Ford engine, hauled skiers uphill for the first time. This ingenious contraption launched a new era in winter sports.
Located on Route 12, two miles west (north) of Woodstock Village.
The remnants of the ski tow can still be seen on this hill.
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