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Jonathan P. Thompson
Jan 24, 2024
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This is the beginning of my effort, likely never-ending, to map the lost (and still existing) ski hills of the region, starting with southwest Colorado. Click here for an interactive map.

On Jan. 11, the Kendall Mountain Ski Area in Silverton celebrated its 60th birthday. On that day in 1964, 125 skiers tried out the new rope tow, installed by local min…

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