Skiing in the Mad River Valley
Vintage Photos and Nostalgia of Vermont's Mad River Valley
The Vermont Mad River Valley has a colorful history of skiing and winter fun. A new book by Vermont authors John and Ellie Hilferty entertains and informs about the early da
ys of skiing and living in Mad River Valley. In 1948, the first skiers to experience the steep and twisting downhill trails of Mad River Glen had to traverse muddy or frozen dirt roads to get to their destination.
Today, the Mad River Valley offers world-class amenities and service, wonderful inns, resorts, restaurants and entertainment venues. The Vermont Mad River Valley continues to attract skiers of all types looking for adventure and relaxation.
Relive the early days Mad River Valley in this entertaining and photo filled book. If you lived in or vacationed in the Mad River Valley you will probably recognize some of the faces and places found in the photographs of this book.
Published from Arcadia Publishing, Skiing in the Mad River Valley, takes readers on a nostalgic ride down memory lane through over 200 vintage photographs. The Hilferty's hope the book will "become worn and dog-eared from handling by one generation after another of skiers and visitors to the Mad River Valley." Look for "Skiing in the Mad River Valley" in area bookstores, buy online or contact the publisher.
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