26 vintage ski resort images that will have you thirsting for the good ol' days

Ah the good ol’ days of skiing. Bright, neon outerwear; creative facial hair; provocative advertising; backscratchers, daffies, spraffies; letting the mane fly free under bright blue skies; three-piece Raichle boots; gondolas built to resemble spacecrafts… There have been countless looks, trends, advancements and triumphs in skiing’s history, but all of them have resulted in or happened as a result of folks having fun in the snow. Here, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite vintage imagery from skiing’s past. Don’t get too nostalgic.

Aspen Snowmass

An Aspen Highlands ski patroller sending it over a 47-foot deck next to the patrol shack at the top of the Cloud Nine lift. Published in the Aspen Times on January 3, 1980. Photo courtesy of the Aspen Historical Society, Mary Eshbaugh Hayes Collection

The old Silver Queen gondola cresting the Ridge of Bell with the Gentleman’s Ridge run and Aspen in the background in February 1990. Photo courtesy of the Aspen Historical Society, Hodges Collection

Mammoth Mountain

Jackson Hole

A black and white shot of Jackson patrollers Frank and Rod firing up the cannon. Photo courtesy of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

The Jackson Hole trail map for the 1966-67 ski season (click to enlarge image). Image courtesy of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

Copper Mountain

Mt. Bachelor

Whistler Blackcomb

Incredible illustration commemorating Whistler Mountain’s 20th Anniversary in 1985. Image courtesy of Whistler Blackcomb

Squaw Valley

Squaw Ski Patrol atop the tram. There’s a bevy of top-notch mustaches in this photo. Photo courtesy of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows

The last ride on the old KT-22 double chair before it was replaced with a quad in 2004. Photo courtesy of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows

Snowbird

Jay Peak Resort

Mount Snow

Old school snowcats. Photo courtesy of Mount Snow

Winter Park Resort

Mt. Norquay