How Skiing Came to North Creek | Tannery Pond Center | January 27, 2024
- Tannery Pond Center 228 Main Street North Creek, NY, 12853 United States (map)
Learn About the History of North Creek’s Ski Train.
Attend an informative discussion at Tannery Pond Center about the evolution of skiing in the Adirondacks.
As part of the celebrations for the 90th anniversary of North Creek’s Snow Train, Tannery Pond Center will host an evening discussion with Jim Schaefer, the son of Vincent Schaefer, who helped bring the Snow Trains to North Creek.
On January 27, 2024, Jim will provide insights into the historical context of recreational skiing in the 1920s-1930s. Topics will include:
The influence of winter sports clubs
The origin of the Snow Trains
Early days of ski instruction
The first surface lifts (rope tows)
Origins ski safety and ski patrol
The role of 1932 Winter Olympics
On March 4, 1934, the first Snow Train from Schenectady to North Creek took place. The event will be discussed by Jim, who will highlight the crucial individuals in Schenectady and North Creek who played a significant role in making the Snow Train Era possible through their cooperation and fellowship.
For more information, visit Tannery Pond Center’s webpage dedicated to 90th Anniversary events.
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