Cover  Image (Trevor Cokley/U.S. Air Force)

An interesting bit of Colorado ski history involving some enterprising residents of Douglas Valley who tried to build a rope tow on Air Force Academy grounds in the 1960’s. They constructed a platform for the upper terminal and even started clearing runs but abandoned the project a year in for various reasons. Evidence of this Colorado Springs ski hill that never was still stands overlooking the valley.

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....