The following is part of a series of articles compiled by the Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum and Hall of Fame that will take a closer look at the sport of Alpine Ski Touring. The Museum is located atop the Vail Village Parking Structure and features a treasure trove of ski history and heritage.Without warning, the United States was plunged into World War II in 1941 with the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. With all good men and metal suddenly at a premium for the war effort, the early development of skiing in America was definitely slowed. As a result, …
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