A Peak into History: The Mt. Mansfield Ski Patrol

Discover the storied past of one of the nation’s most iconic rescue organizations - the Mt. Mansfield Ski Patrol. Founded in the 1930s during the infancy of American alpine skiing, the patrol began as a group of dedicated volunteers navigating the rugged terrain of Vermont’s highest peak. Lindner will trace the organization's influence in shaping modern mountain safety standards and its role in WWII as the genesis of the Army’s 10th Mountain Division. Through archival photographs and firsthand accounts, attendees will get an insider’s look at the legendary figures and rescues that defined the patrol's early decades.