Brattleboro, Vermont (November 16, 2021) — Harris Hill Ski Jump, home of New England’s only Olympic-sized, 90-meter ski jump, is kicking off its 100-year anniversary with the publication and release of its history, “Harris Hill Ski Jump, the First 100 Years.” The 120-page soft cover book is narrated in a storytelling cadence by Vermont-based journalist Kevin O’Connor.
This book chronicles the colorful history of Harris Hill Ski Jump in Brattleboro, a celebrated winter sporting event that has attracted athletes and spectators from near and far for 100 years. The history is told in a photo-rich, engaging story format. It is broken up into segments through the years and features many aspects of Harris Hill including a colorful background on its founder Fred Harris, the history of the jump’s coveted Winged Ski Trophy, how Harris Hill helped pave the way for women in ski jumping and much more.
In the book, O’Connor illustrates the passion and character of Harris Hill’s founder Fred Harris: “Harris lived for adventure. He often canoed the Connecticut River to commute between home (Brattleboro) and college (Dartmouth College), won the U.S. mixed-doubles tennis championship in 1912 and piloted his 87-year-old grandmother in a plane for her birthday in 1920.”
The book is packed full of history, quotes, exclusive photos and a timeline from what may be the most unique Olympic sized ski jump in the United States. Located at the end of what used to be a cornfield, nestled in the Green Mountain woods, Harris Hill Ski Jump is an iconic jump to anyone in the sport. It is the only Olympic sized jump in New England and one of the newest 90 meter jumps in the U.S. Its intimate setting offers spectators an opportunity to experience the Olympic sport of ski jumping up close in all its breathtaking, heart-stopping glory. The 100th anniversary will be held February 19 and 20, 2022.
Harris Hill Ski Jump, the First 100 Years is now available to purchase online at HarrisHillSkiJump.com and in select regional shops. MSRP is $28.95.
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