Military White Downhill Skis - 1950s - New - Never Mounted Chouinard Piton Hammer The exhibit includes examples of

The exhibit includes examples of antique leather ski boots and vintage bamboo

Skis like these were pivotal in the success of missions against the Germans in the Italian mountains

One point about the "Ridgetop" that is interesting

The story goes that the wetlands would snow over and "freeze" early in the season

These snowshoes are in good DECOR condition

Military White Downhill Skis - 1950s - New - Never Mounted Chouinard Piton Hammer The exhibit includes examples ofWhite Downhill Snow Skis c. 1958, 20th century Fiberglass, Metal edges 82"l x 3. 5"w Vintage Winter An example of 10th Mountain Division ski equipment. They were made white to act as camouflage during missions on snow covered terrain. Most 10th Mountain Division soldiers were recruited by the U. S. National Ski Patrol after WWII. Skis like these were monumental in the successful missions against the Germans in the Italian mountains. WWII 10th Mountain