Ski Tracks in the Rockies: A Century of Colorado Skiing

Sports & Outdoors

Fay, Abbott

Winter Sports

Cordillera Press

Abbott Fay, Colorado's noted historian and author of I Never Knew That About Colorado, shares 101 unique stories of places and people during Western Colorado's early days.Did you know that: -- Several explorers claimed a wooden sailing ship was found near Red Cliff in 1879 stuck in ice in a cave filled with crystals and gold? -- Delta women went on strike in the 1880s, refusing to cook evening meals until sidewalks were built and streets paved? -- Silverton sprouted the first nationally recognized cowboy band in 1885? -- In 1885, elephants pushed a train over Boreas Pass -- the world's highest railroad crossing?Plus ninety-six other amazing stories . . .

Beyond the Great Divide

History

Americas

Western Reflections Publishing Co.

Colorado definitely is known as a ski state, but did you know the sport dates back over 100 years to the days when it was called "snowshoeing." Twelve-foot boards and a long stick was used in those days. Abbott Fay traces the development of Colorado skiing, including the impact the 10th Mountain Division had on it after World War II. Old photos and recent developments make this book a "must have."

A History of Skiing in Colorado

More That I Never Knew About Colorado, the long awaited sequel to I Never Knew That About Colorado, continues the presentation of little known facts about Colorado that keep the reader spellbound. A big herd of bachelor bulls, Denver's pigeon man, Rattlesnake Jake, underground bread-baking, and about a hundred other forgotten places and interesting events are included. If you ever thought was dull, then glance inside this fascinating book for a surprise.

More That I Never Knew About Colorado

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