History of the Ski Hill

This is a photo (looking towards the lodge) of the bridge that was constructed by John Whitaker, in Fall 1956 to gain access to the new Lac Le Jeune Ski Hill area. The bridge and the road to the ski hill base was completed in November 1956. A 1000 – foot rope tow was the means to carry skiers up that first hill. (compiled using Kamloops Sentinel – 1956 – Nov. 19)

Reg Burton family photo (click for larger view)

Ski Hill – History – March 1958 – Day Lodge In January 1958, the Lac Le Jeune ski hill was operating Wednesday afternoon and weekends, using a 1600-foot cable tow (possibly run off the Land Rover vehicle). Two Canadian Ski instructors – Harry Adki and Gedrie Atamanisnico were on the hill.

A European T-Bar lift, carried skiers 2000 feet up the hill beginning Christmas 1958.

Reg Burton family photo (click for larger view)

Submitted by Neil Burton