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1940: Skiers Riding T-Bar Lift up Mountain

1940: Skiers Riding T-Bar Lift up Mountain

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  • Year1940
  • Decade1940s
  • LocationDenver, Colorado, United States
  • Duration17s
  • Pond5 pricefrom $178 USD

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Skiers Riding T-Bar Lift up Mountain — Clip Details

Vintage 8mm home movie footage from 1940 capturing a winter ski scene in Denver, Colorado. Skiers ride a T-bar chairlift up a snow-covered mountain, showcasing early mid-century skiing culture. The clip features skiers in period-appropriate winter attire enjoying a day on the slopes, with snow-covered trees and mountain terrain visible. This rare, authentic glimpse into 1940s winter recreation highlights the growing popularity of skiing as a sport and leisure activity. The grainy, colorful 8mm film quality adds to the nostalgic charm, offering a genuine slice of mid-century American winter life.

Licensing & Technical Details

Original Format
8mm / Super 8 Home Movie
Resolution
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License
Not licensed directly; available on Pond5
Delivery
Via Pond5
Duration
17s
Pond5 price
from $178 USD
Clip ID
60238565

Source & Documentation

Source reel
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Date
1940 Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Date evidence
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Location
Denver, Colorado, United States Estimated (Catalog estimate from the footage and file metadata; not independently confirmed.)
Location evidence
Catalog estimate based on source metadata and visual evidence such as signage, landmarks, or terrain; no reel-level note is linked.
Licensing route
Marketplace licensing (Pond5)

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