This is one of my favorite ski areas in the US! They are still one of the last hold outs for skiers only (Sorry snowboarders). The history of the town of ALTA goes way back as one of the oldest ski resorts in the country. The first lift was spinning back in 1939. Alta is known for being situated in very high altitude and receives more snow than most Utah resorts. Its annual average snowfall is over 514"! The skier shown here is a fellow named Merlin Bingham who was with the Ski School in Alta at the time of this shot. Note the first PSIA patch on his sweater! Recently I was contacted by his son where both he & his father gave me more info to update my listing. It is an honor to sell a poster that you actually know the history of the photo shot for this poster.
Here is a little history to share...Merlin got introduced to Earl Miller. He then passed the ISIA (Inter-mountain Ski -instructors) in 1955. At the time if you were a ski instructor and joined the army you automatically qualified for 'Mountain & Cold Weather Training' in Colorado. In '55 there were only a handful of guys who were in the ISIS, the Engin brothers, Earl, & a guy named Keith Lange. This is how Merlin got to be a ski trooper and did some racing for the army. After his discharge, he joined the PSIA which had formed and included the ISIA. Merlin recalls the shot taken of him back in 1963. I have included a present day photo of father & son to add to the coolness factor here. Merlin still skis today & he just turned 90!
This poster measures 21" x 30" and is printed on quality heavy poster stock. It has never been rolled and is 'FREE' of any nicks, tears, creases or pin-holes.
This is an original 60's printing - not a recent reproduction piece - printed by Looart Press that ceased business operations back in the early 1970's.
Poster will be shipped in a heavy duty mailing tube with special care taken in packing for damage free arrival to you.
FREE shipping via USPS Ground Advantage...will ship internationally via USPS First Class International mail for $30.
*KEEP ON LIVING TO SKI! ~THANKS FOR LOOKING/BUYING! Proudly selling on ebay for 25 years!
(Additional photos credit by Kurt Bingham son of Merlin)