Tag Archives: Vintage Postcard

Ski Lodges: Mid-Century Modern

Posted on July 7, 2016 by AlpineStyle56

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 | 1 Comment

Summer Snow: Tuckerman Ravine

Posted on July 20, 2015 by AlpineStyle56

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

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Happy 4th of July: Sugarbush

Posted on July 4, 2015 by AlpineStyle56

Sugarbush 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 67^th edition of this spirited and uniquely Vermont celebration.

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April Fools’ Day: Silly Skis

Posted on April 1, 2015 by AlpineStyle56

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.

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day: Brodie Mountain

Posted on March 17, 2015 by AlpineStyle56

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.

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Happy January 2nd!

Posted on January 2, 2015 by AlpineStyle56

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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!