01. The temporary work tram used to transport building materials up General Stark Mountain during the construction of the Single Chair.
01. The temporary work tram used to transport building materials up General Stark Mountain during the construction of the Single Chair. 		02. Heavy snows in the fall of 1947 prevented the completion of the Single Chair for the 1948 ski season. The single was completed for the 1949 season.
02. Heavy snows in the fall of 1947 prevented the completion of the Single Chair for the 1948 ski season. The single was completed for the 1949 season. 		03. Sandy McIlvane, as General Stark, and lift operator George Neill, help Jean Peatman, the reigning Miss Vermont, off the Single Chair on Mad River‘s opening day.
03. Sandy McIlvane, as General Stark, and lift operator George Neill, help Jean Peatman, the reigning Miss Vermont, off the Single Chair on Mad River‘s opening day.
04. The famous mud on the McCullough Turnpike (now Route 17) was a hinderance to Mad River‘s growth. It was finally paved in 195____.
04. The famous mud on the McCullough Turnpike (now Route 17) was a hinderance to Mad River‘s growth. It was finally paved in 195____. 		05. The constant freeze-thaw cycles encouraged the early lodge owners to collaborate in helping skiers get to the mountain.
05. The constant freeze-thaw cycles encouraged the early lodge owners to collaborate in helping skiers get to the mountain. 		06. Ski instructors, Don Powers and Trodd Fortna, clowning around during the 1950s.
06. Ski instructors, Don Powers and Trodd Fortna, clowning around during the 1950s.
07. Mad River Ski School Director, Bud Phillips, along with his daughter Krietta. He led Mad River‘s Ski School from 1948 until the mid 1960s.
07. Mad River Ski School Director, Bud Phillips, along with his daughter Krietta. He led Mad River‘s Ski School from 1948 until the mid 1960s. 		08. Jean Guy Brunel takes on Mad River‘s legendary steeps during the 1961 Kandahar Race.
08. Jean Guy Brunel takes on Mad River‘s legendary steeps during the 1961 Kandahar Race. 		09. Ed Eaton, the Kandahar Race Commissioner, gets the joke as Vermont Governor, Phil Hoff presents a prize to veteran Tony Hyde at the 1966 Kandahar Race.
09. Ed Eaton, the Kandahar Race Commissioner, gets the joke as Vermont Governor, Phil Hoff presents a prize to veteran Tony Hyde at the 1966 Kandahar Race.
10. Long-time Mad River Glen General Manager, Ken Quackenbush, checking lift tickets in 1954. Tim Williams, a current Mad River Ski School instructor, is in the background along with his sister. His parents are in the foreground.
10. Long-time Mad River Glen General Manager, Ken Quackenbush, checking lift tickets in 1954. Tim Williams, a current Mad River Ski School instructor, is in the background along with his sister. His parents are in the foreground. 		11. Mad River ski patroller, Bill Carnwright, showing his skiing prowess for a State of Vermont photo shoot.
11. Mad River ski patroller, Bill Carnwright, showing his skiing prowess for a State of Vermont photo shoot. 		12. Mad River Glen patrollers imbibing in a little of the famous Mad River Glen conviviality. From left to right; Howard Martin, Duane Fredette, Royce Peabody, Allen Clark and Howard Carr.
12. Mad River Glen patrollers imbibing in a little of the famous Mad River Glen conviviality. From left to right; Howard Martin, Duane Fredette, Royce Peabody, Allen Clark and Howard Carr.
13. Mad River‘s Ski Patrol Leaded, Howard Carr, made the cover of the Skiing Magazine in 1962.
13. Mad River‘s Ski Patrol Leaded, Howard Carr, made the cover of the Skiing Magazine in 1962. 		14. Former Mad River Glen owner Betsy Pratt skiing in the early 1980s. This photo was used for several years in various marketing materials.
14. Former Mad River Glen owner Betsy Pratt skiing in the early 1980s. This photo was used for several years in various marketing materials. 		15. Mad River‘s Austrian ski instructor contingent skiing the Chute in 1971. From foreground to background; Rudi Mair, Franz Kluckner, Rudy Juen.
15. Mad River‘s Austrian ski instructor contingent skiing the Chute in 1971. From foreground to background; Rudi Mair, Franz Kluckner, Rudy Juen.
16. Since the start Mad River Glen has been a haven for families seeking an unspoiled outdoor experience.
16. Since the start Mad River Glen has been a haven for families seeking an unspoiled outdoor experience. 		17. Kids of all ages have earned their skiing stripes on the legendary terrain on Mad River‘s General Stark Mountain.
17. Kids of all ages have earned their skiing stripes on the legendary terrain on Mad River‘s General Stark Mountain. 		18. The Amateur Ski Club, founded by Roland Palmedo, one of the 5 ski clubs with on-mountain lodges. The ski clubs have always been at the core of the Mad River Glen community.
18. The Amateur Ski Club, founded by Roland Palmedo, one of the 5 ski clubs with on-mountain lodges. The ski clubs have always been at the core of the Mad River Glen community.
19. The famous Parachute – Ski Race was scheduled 4 times. It was the only bona-fide Parachute ski race ever run. This photo was taken in 1963.
19. The famous Parachute – Ski Race was scheduled 4 times. It was the only bona-fide Parachute ski race ever run. This photo was taken in 1963. 		20. Mad River Glen has always been a hot bed of ski racing. Many major races were held at the mountain over the years including the Junior Nation Championships in 1972.
20. Mad River Glen has always been a hot bed of ski racing. Many major races were held at the mountain over the years including the Junior Nation Championships in 1972. 		21. An unidentified racer about to cross the finish line during the Kandahar Race.
21. An unidentified racer about to cross the finish line during the Kandahar Race.
22. United Nations Delegates were invited to Mad River Glen several times during the early 1960s. These delegates are surveying the view from the top of the mountain during the 1964 UN Weekend.
22. United Nations Delegates were invited to Mad River Glen several times during the early 1960s. These delegates are surveying the view from the top of the mountain during the 1964 UN Weekend. 		23. The construction work crew heading up the hill as they build the Sunnyside Double Chair in August of 1961. The vehicle was a muskeg rented from Okemo for the project.
23. The construction work crew heading up the hill as they build the Sunnyside Double Chair in August of 1961. The vehicle was a muskeg rented from Okemo for the project. 		24. Long-time Mad River lift operator, Marshall Clark, loading the very riders on the lift. Tom Clark, a current Mad River ski patrolman, is on the right, his skiing buddy is unidentified.
24. Long-time Mad River lift operator, Marshall Clark, loading the very riders on the lift. Tom Clark, a current Mad River ski patrolman, is on the right, his skiing buddy is unidentified.
25. The bottom half of the Sunnyside Double Chair lift line was begun during the summer of 1960.
25. The bottom half of the Sunnyside Double Chair lift line was begun during the summer of 1960. 		26. Ski School Director, Bud Phillips, and his wife survey the recently graded and seeded trails under what would become the Sunnyside Double Chair lift line during the summer of 1961.
26. Ski School Director, Bud Phillips, and his wife survey the recently graded and seeded trails under what would become the Sunnyside Double Chair lift line during the summer of 1961. 		27. Frank Weston and Don Powers making their own fun in Bud Phillips infamous Dipsy Doodle during the mid 1950s.
27. Frank Weston and Don Powers making their own fun in Bud Phillips infamous Dipsy Doodle during the mid 1950s.
28. Guy Livingston, one of Mad River‘s true “real Vermonters”, was a fixture on top of the Single Chair for many years.
28. Guy Livingston, one of Mad River‘s true “real Vermonters”, was a fixture on top of the Single Chair for many years. 		29. George Neill stands in front of the plaque honoring his 40 years of service to Mad River Glen. George worked on the construction of the Single Chair and unloaded the dignitaries on opening day in 1948.
29. George Neill stands in front of the plaque honoring his 40 years of service to Mad River Glen. George worked on the construction of the Single Chair and unloaded the dignitaries on opening day in 1948. 		30. Henry Perkins WAS the Mad River office staff before moving over to Sugarbush with Jack Murphy. He also founded and owned The Perkins‘ Ski Lodge, now the Millbrook Inn.
30. Henry Perkins WAS the Mad River office staff before moving over to Sugarbush with Jack Murphy. He also founded and owned The Perkins‘ Ski Lodge, now the Millbrook Inn.
31. Mad River Glen celebrates the areas 40th Anniversary on February 4, 1989. From left to right; Dave Crippen, Ted Iverson, Serg from the Ramapo Ski Club, Hugh McIntyre, Patti Latte, Ellie McIntyre, Barbara Ireland and an unidentified reveler.
31. Mad River Glen celebrates the areas 40th Anniversary on February 4, 1989. From left to right; Dave Crippen, Ted Iverson, Serg from the Ramapo Ski Club, Hugh McIntyre, Patti Latte, Ellie McIntyre, Barbara Ireland and an unidentified reveler. 		32. Roland Palmedo, Mad River Glen‘s founder.
32. Roland Palmedo, Mad River Glen‘s founder. 		33. Allison Putnam letting everyone know what she was thinking.
33. Allison Putnam letting everyone know what she was thinking.
34. A long line on the Single during early years. Notice the original configuration of the Basebox.
34. A long line on the Single during early years. Notice the original configuration of the Basebox. 		35. Yes, Mad River Glen did allow snowboards. In fact it was the second area in Vermont to allow them as evidenced by this photo of Mad River‘s instructors.
35. Yes, Mad River Glen did allow snowboards. In fact it was the second area in Vermont to allow them as evidenced by this photo of Mad River‘s instructors. 		36. Foliage rides on the Single Chair have always been a highlight during the annual Green & Gold Weekend.
36. Foliage rides on the Single Chair have always been a highlight during the annual Green & Gold Weekend.
37. Mad River GM, Bob Ackland, and Sugarbush Managing Director, Bruce McCloy, show off the newfound cooperation between the mountains during Warren‘s famous 4th of July Parade. The combined float idea was encouraged by Vermont‘s recently passed Civil Unions law.
37. Mad River GM, Bob Ackland, and Sugarbush Managing Director, Bruce McCloy, show off the newfound cooperation between the mountains during Warren‘s famous 4th of July Parade. The combined float idea was encouraged by Vermont‘s recently passed Civil Unions law. 		38. The original opening day ceremonies were reenacted for the 50th anniversary. The dignitaries gather at the base of the Single Chair. From left to right; Josh Tower, Cooperative Trustee, Jean Peatman, Miss Vermont 1948, Aimee _____, Marketing Director, Eric Friedman, George Neill, retired lift operator, Steve Rennau, as General Stark, Governor Howard Dean and General Manager Bob Mazza.
38. The original opening day ceremonies were reenacted for the 50th anniversary. The dignitaries gather at the base of the Single Chair. From left to right; Josh Tower, Cooperative Trustee, Jean Peatman, Miss Vermont 1948, Aimee _____, Marketing Director, Eric Friedman, George Neill, retired lift operator, Steve Rennau, as General Stark, Governor Howard Dean and General Manager Bob Mazza. 		39. Chair #50 on the Single Chair was painted gold for the 50th Anniversary season.
39. Chair #50 on the Single Chair was painted gold for the 50th Anniversary season.
40. When Mad River Glen opened in 1949 the Vermont Railway produced this poster advertising their station in Waterbury as the “Gateway” to Mad river Glen and Stowe.
40. When Mad River Glen opened in 1949 the Vermont Railway produced this poster advertising their station in Waterbury as the “Gateway” to Mad river Glen and Stowe. 		41. Bill “GoGo” Lawrence, a long-time lift operator was famous for sending off each chair with a booming GoGoGo!!!!
41. Bill “GoGo” Lawrence, a long-time lift operator was famous for sending off each chair with a booming GoGoGo!!!! 		42. The Cricket Club Daycare has been caring for young children at Mad River Glen for generations. Many of today‘s Cricket Clubbers are the children and grand children of Cricket Club alumni. Those visiting today will notice how little the place has changed.
42. The Cricket Club Daycare has been caring for young children at Mad River Glen for generations. Many of today‘s Cricket Clubbers are the children and grand children of Cricket Club alumni. Those visiting today will notice how little the place has changed.
46. Mad River Glen is the only cooperatively owned, not for profit ski area in the United States. It is owned by nearly 2,000 skiers who share the goal of protecting and preserving Mad River Glen‘s unique character. This photo of the owners was taken on Shareholder Meeting Day in April 2001.
46. Mad River Glen is the only cooperatively owned, not for profit ski area in the United States. It is owned by nearly 2,000 skiers who share the goal of protecting and preserving Mad River Glen‘s unique character. This photo of the owners was taken on Shareholder Meeting Day in April 2001.