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Category Archives: Lifestyle
Ski Lodges: Mid-Century Modern
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, 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.
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 Alberta, Banff, Canada, Mt. Mansfield, Stowe, Stratton, Vermont, Vintage Postcard
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Flag Day: Mount Washington
Visit the Mount Washington Observatory web site to check out weather conditions and happenings on top of the Northeast’s highest peak.
Mother’s Day: Give Mom a Break
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 Austria, Saalbach, Salzburg, Vintage Photo, Zell am See
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April Fools’ Day: Silly Skis
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.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day: Brodie Mountain
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 Lost Ski Area, Massachusetts, Vintage Postcard
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Down East: January 1965
I adore this fifty-year-old cover of Down East magazine! January is always special to me – it is my birth month (today is THE day!) and very much the heart of winter yet with the palpable sense of more light for longer days.
Posted in Art & Graphics, Lifestyle, Other Mountain Sports
Tagged Maine, Vintage Magazine Cover
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Happy January 2nd!
I just can’t wait another year to post these vintage New Year greeting postcards from Russia – so here is a dose of cuteness for the second day of 2015! Believe all are by the artist, Vladimir Zarubin.
It’s not exactly a resolution – but for 2015 I do hope to get back to more regular posts here on AlpineStyle56. I will likely take a “less is more” approach with shorter image-based posts to maintain frequency.
Wishing everyone all the best for the fresh new year!
Merry Christmas!
Posted in Art & Graphics, Lifestyle, Ski
Tagged Christmas, New Year, Norway, Russia, Vintage Postcard
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