A total blast from skiing past on Mammoth Mountain in 1980
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- Опубликовано: 16 мар 2022
- Mammoth Mountain Skiing
In February 1980 Hal Clement and photojournalist Jim Blankinship got the plum assignment-a special report on Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort. It was a little too cold for the San Diego sports reporter, but he powered through and delivered this three-part series that is a total blast from skiing past.
Part 1
11,000 feet up at the top of the mountain, skiers told Hal why they enjoyed the sport. Challenging, creative, fun, and daring were some of the answers. Skiing has never been cheap, but in 1980 it was only $9 to rent skis, poles, and boots and $14 for lift tickets-still-Hal said it wasn’t cheap.
Part 2
Mammoth Lakes and ski bums
The population was around 8,000 and most of them were there to ski. Greg Dressen ditched the big city of Ontario and took a big pay cut to work at the Pioneer Market. Like so many, he was there to become a good skier. CBS 8 filmed him on the slopes, and it looked like his strategy was working. See wipeouts and successful landings on Hair Jump.
Part 3
Hal picked day three to ski. High winds and blowing snow didn’t stop him and the many brave sorts who didn’t let inclement weather spoil their fun. After getting fitted for gear, cold Hal-without hat-went to the lower slopes where beginners and intermediates hung out. He would not be trying out Hangman’s, Paranoids, or Varmint’s Nest. His form looked good on the Sesame Street slope. The story ends with Hal in front of a roaring fire with a hot beverage listening to live music. That’s the reward at the end of the day-thaw out and relax with friends in a warm lodge.
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Used to ski Mammoth as a kid. Dave McCoy the founder made it such that all kids living in the region could ski the mountain for $1 with $1.75 rentals out of an outfitter shop in Bishop, CA. Loved skiing that mountain. Graduated from HS in 1980.
Back when local news was captivating
This was goofy and fun at the same time. I love Mammoth and its hilarious to see it back in the day. Skiing in blowing Mammoth storm with a hat or goggles....we can't help you Hal. lol
Reminds of the days when could afford to go skiing, I miss Mammoth!
$14 lift pass. That's $52 in today's money. Today Mammoth charges over $200.
I worked for mammoth mountain from 1980 thru 83. 3 great years of my life. I wish I never came back to the flatlands.
I love Mammoth. I have had the best days skiing that Mt. Enjoyed this video. Thanks.💙
I liked the touch of, using the music from Five Summer Stories; song "Pipeline" I believe. I lived in Mammoth 1974-1979, and I often played that album. Also worked for the mountain those years.
Time fly's when your having fun. Never thought I would say this; the good old days!!!!
$14 dollar lift ticket.
And it wasn't cheap!
That was about the value of 14 Big Macs back then. So based on my calculations, it would be about $70 in today’s value.
I was there!
Spotted at 2:45....Chuck Norris.
not a single helmet lol
I need to find a hot tub so I can go back and experience this. 😢
Great Heavens Hal! They sell ski masks there, you could call it a tax write off or have the station pay for it. Ohhh silly Hal...
How did it go from $14 to $200 a day?
corp greed. Dave is rolling in his grave.
Same reason people don’t make $1.80 per hour.
@@edwardgurrola1951 I wish I made $1.80 an hour!!! Is that tax free cash?!!!!!
@@stevebigler minimum wage in the late 70’s. It’s all relative my friend.
Sad but simple explanation. US national debt 💸 was around $6 billion or so in 1980. US debt in 2023 is around $23 trillion……. When the federal government’s debt is out of control it shows by making seem like Monopoly money…..
Fun video!
Dude in shorts puffing a heater @2:40
now there's more snowboarders than skiers (at mammoth anyway)
No one is wearing helmet