Woodstock, Vermont -- Site of the First Ski Tow in the United States
In January, 1934, on this pasture hill of Clinton Gilbert's farm, an endless-rope tow, powered by a Model T Ford engine, hauled skiers uphill for the first time. This ingenious contraption launched a new era in winter sports.
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Marker data: Vermont Division for Historic Preservation
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