Latest from Instagram

Ski Lodges: Mid-Century Modern

Posted on July 7, 2016 by AlpineStyle56

banff alberta sunshine village ski lodge vintage Day Lodge, Sunshine Village, Banff – Sunshine’s distinctive modern day lodge can accommodate up to 2,000 skiers. Sunshine offers some of the finest skiing in North America, from packed slopes to deep powder; a certified Canadian Ski Alliance Ski School, complete modern lodging facilities, double chairlift and T-Bars.

stratton mountain inn vermont ski architectural renderingStratton Mountain Inn, Stratton Mountain, Vermont – 70 Electrically Heated Bedrooms, Bunk Rooms, Recreation Room, Cocktail Lounge, Dining Room, A 3 minute walk to the ski slopes  Rendering by Architectural Planning Associates of Boston, Massachusetts.

stowe vermont mountaineer motor inn ski mt mansfield Mountaineer Motor Inn at Mt. Mansfield, Stowe, Vermont – Indoor Heated Pool, 60 Units, Motel Privacy, Dining Room, AAA Highest Standards

Posted in Art & Graphics, Lifestyle, Ski, Ski Areas, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Summer Snow: Tuckerman Ravine

Posted on July 20, 2015 by AlpineStyle56

tuckermans ravine new hampshire snow

Vintage postcard of Mount Washington, New Hampshire showing snow left Tuckerman Ravine on July 20, 1926.

Posted in Mountaineering, Ski, Ski Areas | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Happy 4th of July: Sugarbush

Posted on July 4, 2015 by AlpineStyle56

sugarbush vermont vintage gondola ski lift patriotic flag stars stripesSugarbush Valley, Warren, Vt. A colorful Gondola returning from 4031 Ft. Lincoln Peak.

Perhaps the only thing that could top this display of patriotism in the Mad River Valley is the annual Warren 4th of July parade! 2015 will be the 67th edition of this spirited and uniquely Vermont celebration.

Posted in Ski, Ski Areas | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Father’s Day: Playing in the Snow

Posted on June 21, 2015 by AlpineStyle56

father kids children ski snow vintage photoxfather dad daughter kid skis vintage photoxfather dad kid child snowball vintage photo

Posted in Lifestyle | Tagged | Leave a comment

Flag Day: Mount Washington

Posted on June 14, 2015 by AlpineStyle56

mount washington observatory new hampshire american flagVisit the Mount Washington Observatory web site to check out weather conditions and happenings on top of the Northeast’s highest peak.

Posted in Lifestyle | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Mother’s Day: Give Mom a Break

Posted on May 10, 2015 by AlpineStyle56

vintage ski saalbach austria zell am see mom kids church kirche

This image is of a very tiny vintage snapshot from Saalbach, Austria in 1938. I did not realize until I scanned and enlarged it – that it is an amusingly realistic (and timeless) capture. Unlike the idyllic happy poses generally feigned for photos – you see that Mom is all done with her sons’ nonsense! I am not a mother but imagine I, too, would often have this look on my face. Anyway, this revelation made me laugh. Be extra nice to your mom today!

Posted in Lifestyle, Ski, Ski Areas, Vintage Style | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

April Fools’ Day: Silly Skis

Posted on April 1, 2015 by AlpineStyle56

bushwacking skis vintage postcard humor david c baker artistxslalom skis vintage postcard humor david c baker artistxsocial skis soft plastic vintage postcard humor david c baker artist

Happy April! Today being a time of pranks, tricks and hopefully a bit more humor than the average day – I want to share these playful vintage images by David C. Baker.

Though I have had these signed postcards for years, this is the first time I have researched the artist. It is wonderful to learn that Baker was from the Mt. Washington Valley and worked from his studio in Jackson – arguably the heart of New Hampshire ski country. Presumably, winters in the White Mountains – ingrained with ski culture – were the inspiration for these witty scenarios.

Posted in Art & Graphics, Lifestyle, Ski | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Happy St. Patrick’s Day: Brodie Mountain

Posted on March 17, 2015 by AlpineStyle56

brodie mountain ski area new ashford massachusetts kellys irish alpsxbrodie mountain ski area vintage patch leprechaun irish alps

Green snow! Brodie Mountain Ski Area of New Ashford, Massachusetts — also known as Kelly’s Irish Alps — was so committed to an Irish heritage and theme that the resort would make green snow to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.  Despite top-notch snowmaking and this legendary annual tradition, Brodie closed in 2002. Please read more about this Lost Ski Area at NELSAP.

Posted in Art & Graphics, Lifestyle, Ski, Ski Areas, Snowboard | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Kandahar-Rennen: World Cup at Garmisch

Posted on March 7, 2015 by AlpineStyle56

garmisch partenkirchen kandahar rennen fis Weltcup 2015 brochurexski club garmisch logo office buildingxvintage photo ski race garmisch partenkirchen kandahar ziel

This is the second consecutive weekend of FIS World Cup ski races at Garmisch-Partenkirchen with the women racing downhill today and SG tomorrow. The finish area may have changed but the course remains a legend. Click here and look for History to learn more about the Kandahar race.

The 2015 race brochure gives a heavy nod to the heritage of this Bavarian ski tradition. Susanne Riesch is the featured female racer. Can anyone identify the male racer?

Posted in Ski, Ski Areas, Ski Racing, Vintage Ski Racing | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Ingemar Stenmark: Garmisch 1976

Posted on February 28, 2015 by AlpineStyle56

ingemar stenmark ski slalom garmisch germany 1976xfausto radici piero gross ingemar stenmark garmisch 1976 skixgarmisch slalom ski 1976 radici gros stenmarkxworld cup ski slalom garmisch ingemar stenmark swedenxgarmisch germany ski slalom ingemar stenmark podiumThese found photos feature a young Ingemar Stenmark racing to third place in the 1976 FIS World Cup Slalom at Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Stenmark shared the podium with two Italian racers, Piero Gros in second and winner Fausto Radici. Also present was Stenmark’s trademark knit hat by Sätila of Sweden.

In terms of treasure hunting, I was beside myself to find – in a pile of otherwise unremarkable vintage photos – these images of the ultimate ski legend!

The Men’s World Cup tour speeds into the 2015 edition of the Kandahar Rennen at Garmisch today with the Downhill; Giant Slalom action follows on Sunday.

Posted in Ski, Ski Racing, Vintage Ski Racing | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment