Edelweiss Ski Area, located just a few miles from Sierra At Tahoe, operated from 1940-1963. It was closed citing a lack of natural snowfall, and plans to divert traffic from California’s Route 50.

Jump into a time machine and check out this amazing footage from ‘the golden age of skiing!’

Matt Lorelli is a dedicated ski enthusiast and prolific writer whose passion for snow sports shines through in every piece. Originally from Middletown, Delaware, Matt's love for skiing blossomed during...