WINTER WONDERLAND
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Year Published: 1939
Description: The Forest Service division of the Department of Agriculture (:12) brings a winter treat for travelers in the late 1930's early 1940's. This vintage travelogue invites viewers to various winter sport hotspots throughout the country. The first site visited is White Mountain National Forest situated in New Hampshire and Maine. This national park features the White Mountain Trail and Kancamagus Scenic trails. It is also a part of the Appalachian Trail making it a hot spot for winter sport lovers. Snow lovers shop ski gear, play in the snow and explore. The Forest Service Department of Agriculture covers 193 million acres and was founded in 1905 by Glifford Pinchot and Theodore Roosevelt. The film features a score by the US Marine Band Orchestra conducted by the renowned Captain Taylor Branson (:23). He was the 20th leader serving over 40 years. In 1931, Branson inaugurated the "The Dream Hour" It was originally known as the "Hour for Shut-ins". A Winter Sports Bulletin of the National Forests advertises areas such as the Great Lakes, the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Coast Regions for a variety of recreational activities (:52). A vintage poster advertisement encourages winter sport lovers to enjoy National Forests (1:03). A woman tests out a set of new ski gloves (1:21). The store clerk demonstrates how to use ski poles (1:27). Wooden skis are smoothed (1:15). Vacationers spill from a shuttle car (1:34) and head for the 1939 Ford Station Wagon crusted in ice and snow (1:41). A sign welcomes viewers to White Mountain National Forest (1:51). Skis stick straight up in the snow outside the winter lodges (1:59). The Ford Woody rolls in front of the camera (2:05). A female vacationer sinks into a sled (2:15). A dog team runs down the slope (2:21). Snow shoes press thick powder down (2:40). A deer bends to graze for green amid the frozen ground (2:59). A legion of snow shoe-ers enjoy the aerobic sport (3:17). Proper position and correct ski binding is demonstrated (3:43) prior to a test run on a beginner ski trail (3:48). They slide down a small slope (3:55). A sign points for Pinkham Notch Trailhead (4:03). Skiers tear lines in the snow (4:14). A family of four learns the sport (4:23). A line of skiers demonstrate smooth control skiing (4:46). A good shot shows the steep slope as a rider readies for a record setting run (4:55). He sails in the air and touches down smooth (5:03). Snow cakes the Flume Gorge (5:10). The site; uncovered in 1808, boasts natural waterfalls, a scenic natural pool and covered bridges. Mount Washington looms in the distance (5:20). Hermit Lake Shelters are set up at the base of Tuckerman Ravine. Snow lovers hang outside the Shelters (5:31). A mock binocular view shows the stunning scenery as the tourists might view it themselves (5:38). A pair stands atop the junior head wall (5:48). Polished skiers zig zag through a course (5:53). The snow riddled adventurers head for the warmth of the ski lodge (6:30). A guitarist entertains her friends and family around the fire place (6:35) as a huskie dozes (6:39). A forest ranger notes (6:58) the sites around the country which have been developed as recreational sites (7:04). The camera pans around Arapahoe National Forest (7:23). A group waxes their skis on the lodge steps of Cooper Creek Ski Shelter (7:30). A good angle shows the road below; where the skier must travel back down (7:57). Images follow from Wasatch National park situated in Utah (8:04). A skier prepares to sail off a massive jump (8:10). A series of riders stream around a fat tree (8:23). Roads are cleared in the National Forest of California (8:33). Tourists filter into Big Pines (8:36) another gingerbread like winter wonderland of the western coast. This is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles comprised of the Angeles National Forest and the San Gabriel Mountains. Skaters slide over ice (8:40). A pair hops into a sled and mow down the line (8:46). Curtains peel back for the Cascade Range (9:07) which crosses into Washington and Oregon. Mount Hood’s Timberline Lodge appears at (9:09). A snow tractor (9:16) of the Forest Service transports skiers up the terrifying incline of Mount Hood (9:23). A group peels out from the lodge (9:37). The Forest Service encourages you to explore the wonderful winter wonderlands (9:55). Distributed by the Division of Motion Pictures Extension Services (10:42). This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com Transcript Follow along using the transcript. Show transcript PeriscopeFilm 759K subscribers Videos About Support Us on Patreon
Complete Record: The Forest Service division of the Department of Agriculture (:12) brings a winter treat for travelers in the late 1930's early 1940's. This vintage travelogue invites viewers to various winter sport hotspots throughout the country. The first site visited is White Mountain National Forest situated in New Hampshire and Maine. This national park features the White Mountain Trail and Kancamagus Scenic trails. It is also a part of the Appalachian Trail making it a hot spot for winter sport lovers. Snow lovers shop ski gear, play in the snow and explore. The Forest Service Department of Agriculture covers 193 million acres and was founded in 1905 by Glifford Pinchot and Theodore Roosevelt. The film features a score by the US Marine Band Orchestra conducted by the renowned Captain Taylor Branson (:23). He was the 20th leader serving over 40 years. In 1931, Branson inaugurated the "The Dream Hour" It was originally known as the "Hour for Shut-ins". A Winter Sports Bulletin of the National Forests advertises areas such as the Great Lakes, the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Coast Regions for a variety of recreational activities (:52). A vintage poster advertisement encourages winter sport lovers to enjoy National Forests (1:03). A woman tests out a set of new ski gloves (1:21). The store clerk demonstrates how to use ski poles (1:27). Wooden skis are smoothed (1:15). Vacationers spill from a shuttle car (1:34) and head for the 1939 Ford Station Wagon crusted in ice and snow (1:41). A sign welcomes viewers to White Mountain National Forest (1:51). Skis stick straight up in the snow outside the winter lodges (1:59). The Ford Woody rolls in front of the camera (2:05). A female vacationer sinks into a sled (2:15). A dog team runs down the slope (2:21). Snow shoes press thick powder down (2:40). A deer bends to graze for green amid the frozen ground (2:59). A legion of snow shoe-ers enjoy the aerobic sport (3:17). Proper position and correct ski binding is demonstrated (3:43) prior to a test run on a beginner ski trail (3:48). They slide down a small slope (3:55). A sign points for Pinkham Notch Trailhead (4:03). Skiers tear lines in the snow (4:14). A family of four learns the sport (4:23). A line of skiers demonstrate smooth control skiing (4:46). A good shot shows the steep slope as a rider readies for a record setting run (4:55). He sails in the air and touches down smooth (5:03). Snow cakes the Flume Gorge (5:10). The site; uncovered in 1808, boasts natural waterfalls, a scenic natural pool and covered bridges. Mount Washington looms in the distance (5:20). Hermit Lake Shelters are set up at the base of Tuckerman Ravine. Snow lovers hang outside the Shelters (5:31). A mock binocular view shows the stunning scenery as the tourists might view it themselves (5:38). A pair stands atop the junior head wall (5:48). Polished skiers zig zag through a course (5:53). The snow riddled adventurers head for the warmth of the ski lodge (6:30). A guitarist entertains her friends and family around the fire place (6:35) as a huskie dozes (6:39). A forest ranger notes (6:58) the sites around the country which have been developed as recreational sites (7:04). The camera pans around Arapahoe National Forest (7:23). A group waxes their skis on the lodge steps of Cooper Creek Ski Shelter (7:30). A good angle shows the road below; where the skier must travel back down (7:57). Images follow from Wasatch National park situated in Utah (8:04). A skier prepares to sail off a massive jump (8:10). A series of riders stream around a fat tree (8:23). Roads are cleared in the National Forest of California (8:33). Tourists filter into Big Pines (8:36) another gingerbread like winter wonderland of the western coast. This is an unincorporated community in Los Angeles comprised of the Angeles National Forest and the San Gabriel Mountains. Skaters slide over ice (8:40). A pair hops into a sled and mow down the line (8:46). Curtains peel back for the Cascade Range (9:07) which crosses into Washington and Oregon. Mount Hood’s Timberline Lodge appears at (9:09). A snow tractor (9:16) of the Forest Service transports skiers up the terrifying incline of Mount Hood (9:23). A group peels out from the lodge (9:37). The Forest Service encourages you to explore the wonderful winter wonderlands (9:55). Distributed by the Division of Motion Pictures Extension Services (10:42). This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD, 2k and 4k. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com Transcript Follow along using the transcript. Show transcript PeriscopeFilm 759K subscribers Videos About Support Us on Patreon
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foreign [Music] thank you King Winters call to the Northland is answered by winter sports fans from coast to coast who flocking ever increasing numbers to the winter sports areas of our country's national forests once a keenly interested spectator this young lady is by way of becoming an action fan and all loot to the mountains in the snow train she gets herself what it takes to go places and do things [Music] here we are right on schedule and now for a day of those winter sports that thrill [Music] if you've never visited the Northland in its winter dress you really missed something something you should by all means include as a must on your to-do list the White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire bids us welcome to a program of winter sports winter sports for the novice and expert alike developed largely from primitive means of travel in the snow country winter sports that every American can enjoy to the full in our own national forests let's hit the trail by dog team in the lingo of the North Woods it's mushing but in any language it's travel unique speedy and thrilling these huskies are a real flashback to the Glamorous days of the gold rush ingenious webs these snowshoes to you a practical mode of foot travel in the north a specially suited to soft snow in rough country [Music] first popular with the early voyagers Trappers and other Pioneer Trailblazers today snowshoeing is a recognized winter sport there's an exhilarating Rhythm all its own to this point and its followers in the snow country are legion [Music] first impressions of this Scenic Majesty are always lasting memories [Music] correct ski binding proper position of those all-important polls and we're away on a beginner ski Trail [Music] now for a small hill and a knot to her so small form oh but back on the trail again and better than ever [Music] it's on the practice slope however where one really learns to ski proper instruction conscientious practice and soon you're among those present with an actual Toe Hold on the technique of the sport yes sir skiing is believing father mother sister brother the whole family the junior practice jump initiates the beginner safely and again good technique is Mastered by perseverance and that's right practice these boys represent control skiing good form well we think you've got something there let's follow them and watch your record jump in this Top Flight sport foreign [Music] in the air and happy Landing and on our way back we pause at picturesque Flume Gorge an unusual view of this geologic Wonder first discovered in 1808 in the distance framed Mount Washington [Music] and two thousand feet up in the shadow of this highest mountain in the Northeast is Tuckerman Ravine shelter where the lat string is always out here too one views the beauty of the surrounding scenery [Music] then the climb up the junior head wall and we're in the newly famous snowball in tokumen Ravine where these accomplished skiers write new chapters in rhythmic performance [Music] thank you reluctantly we depart as day draws to a close and after this helpful recreational interviewed we returned to the cheerful warmth and comfort of the friendly large [Music] too bad they don't have places like this all over the country so that everyone could enjoy these winter sports oh but they have all about it Mr Forest ranger that's right young man the forest service has developed many such winter sports areas throughout the country these recreational centers are located in the northeastern states the Great Lakes area Rocky Mountain and Intermountain States and the Pacific coast regions and out here on the Arapahoe national forest with a background of the celebrated Continental Divide winter sports fans come from miles around to enjoy the freedom of the trails [Music] you wax him for Speed mosquito takes you up the Run and here's how you come down [Music] [Music] thank you come one come all to the playgrounds on the Wasatch National Forest where days like this in the open may add years to your life how's this for a good form [Music] all together boys let's follow through and can they swing it on the national forest of California cleared roads Make Way for crowds like this who thrilled to the gamut of winter sports in the High Sierras foreign [Music] there California [Music] all the Cascades of Washington and Oregon making us Northwood at Mount Hood's Timberline Lodge the forest Service Snow Tractor provides this most unusual and practical means of transportation to the takeoff for its winter sports enthusiasts to find on the sweeping slopes of Mount Hood a new high in trail enjoyment foreign [Music] the national forests of our United States call you to their Winter Wonderland yes indeed the national forest playgrounds have become the meeting place for lovers of all winter sports I think that's wonderful how about a song surely here's one we all know [Music] [Music] thank you [Music]
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