Skiing Through A Genuine California Gold Mining Ghost Town

"After a mine cave-in revealed a rich vein of ore Bodie, California became a thriving town during the years of the California gold rush. It quickly exploded in size and at its pinnacle was home to around had around 2,000 structures and a population of 8,000 people. It went bust in 1881 and what buildings remain standing represents about 10% of its original structures."

"After tracking snow patterns, LaPlante saw how covered Ghost Town in Bodie was and decided to travel the 13 miles via snowmobile into the abandoned Ghost Town. Assisted by a safety and State Parks team, LaPlante and the crew built a dream ski-park within the eerie buildings."

"Bodie State Historic Park is open year round but due to its high elevation (8375 feet), it is usually snowbound during winter and only accessible by skis, snowshoes or snowmobiles."

Bodie, California is a genuine gold-mining ghost town that thrived during the California gold rush after an 1875 mine cave-in revealed a rich ore vein. The town rapidly grew to approximately 8,000 residents and 2,000 structures before collapsing in 1881. Today, only about 10% of original structures remain, reduced by fires in 1892 and 1932, with mining ceasing in 1942. Located at 8,375 feet elevation, Bodie State Historic Park becomes snowbound during winter, accessible only by skis, snowshoes, or snowmobiles. Filmmaker Cody LaPlante tracked snow patterns and traveled 13 miles via snowmobile with a safety team and State Parks officials to film and construct a ski park within the eerie abandoned buildings.

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