"Enjoy the following video which explores the lore of the 10th Mountain Division. While this unit was among the last Americans deployed to Europe, they still played a significant part in winning World War 2. Their experiences at Camp Hale helped them break the stalemate in Italy, leading to an Allied victory in 1945. Veterans of the program created various ski areas across the U.S., helping sculpt what the U.S. ski industry is today. The 10th Mountain Division remains active, specializing in mountainous environments."
"The 10th Mountain Division History Meet the 10th Mountain Division: Climb to Glory Image/Video Credits: 10th Mountain Division, The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered, GoArmy Born and raised in New Hampshire, Ian Wood became passionate about the ski industry while learning to ski at Mt. Sunapee. In high school, he became a ski patroller at Proctor Ski Area. He travelled out... More by Ian Wood"
The 10th Mountain Division trained at Camp Hale, Colorado, to prepare troops for alpine combat and specialized mountain warfare. The unit deployed late to the European Theater but played a decisive role breaking the stalemate in Italy, contributing to the Allied victory in 1945. Veterans of the Division used their skills to develop ski areas across the United States, directly influencing the growth and shape of the U.S. ski industry. The Division's history connects military alpine training with postwar recreational and economic development. The 10th Mountain Division remains an active U.S. Army unit focused on operations in mountainous environments.
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