A Tribute to 10th Mountain Division: World War II troops fought fearlessly and returned to develop n

Spartanroller · Nov 10, 2010

A Tribute to 10th Mountain Division: World War II troops fought fearlessly and returned to develop national ski scene | SierraSun.com

We often take for granted the abundance of modern ski resorts in the United States, but veterans from the 10th Mountain Division deserve special recognition for much of their development. After World War II, returning men from the 10th fired up America's ski industry by publishing ski magazines, opening ski schools and establishing new ski areas, including Vail, Aspen, Sugarbush, Whiteface Mountain and others. At least 62 ski resorts were founded, managed or employed head ski instructors that were 10th Mountain Division veterans.

These men had trained in the harsh winter climate of the Colorado Rocky Mountains and then fought courageously in Italy during World War II. Veterans Day is an appropriate time to honor these soldiers who took on rugged mountains, winter storms and artillery fire to flush entrenched Germans from their fortified alpine redoubt in 1945. Their efforts were critical to ending the war in Europe......
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TenthA86 · Nov 13, 2010

Having worked with these guys for more than 25 years, I can tell you they can still "kick butt" on the ski slopes.

Thanks for the link, Nigel!

Spartanroller · Nov 13, 2010

You're welcome

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