An interview with Amos Winter! Priceless though brief. And more early skiing, love the cruising down Sluice … so much to love about this old footage. The area businesses from Kingfield to Eustis all presented together as part of the offerings to attract visitors here more than 50 years ago. The more things change, the more they stay the same. The Maine High Peaks is a destination for so many, home for us lucky few…
Still skiing Sugarloaf at 86, as he’s been doing since 1948!
WSKI was thrilled to have John Chapman as a guest on our Mountain Report live show because he is the epitome of the clear vision, earnest drive, & hearty spirit which is at the soul of those who call Sugarloaf their own! John’s father Horace was integral to the development of the resort as an economic driver recognized by the State of Maine at a time when N.H. & Vt. were just starting to capitalize on their mountains with developments building winter-time tourism destinations. When John, from Bangor, met Amos Winter & the Kingfield crew at Tuckerman’s, his introduction to Maine’s best kept secret at the age of 22 became an important part of his life. Thanks to people like John & his family & the original Board who built the resort, we ski & ride today at the best the East has to offer! Cherish these memories; respect where we come from as much as the Mountain itself!
