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CHICAGO TRIBUNE, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1966 Section 2 -COLORADO- Back on Job Ski Tips BY JAY JOHNSON Yes, There's Real Skiing ii GANDER HAS FEWER TREES, III skip lunch today. Gotta NIGHT SXILNO All of tie Chicagoland. areas have night skiing and most are open until 10 or 11 p. m. In Wisconsin, Alpine Valley, Mount Fuji, Majestic Hills, and Wilmot Mountain are open at night.

I I in Ozarks MORE SLOPES go oyer to their sM shop, before the holiday A Go south to ski? Most Chicagoans would shudder at the thought but there's a new area about 400 miles southwest of Chicago that North Hill's Ready VISIT OUR NEW for Skiers BY JAMES FITZGERALD EVERGREEN PLAZA STORE Things are looking down this season at the Gander Mountain tU i 1 Ski resort. But Owner Dan Strassheim isn't worried as he explains the situation at the popular area about an hour's drive from it i John Verrey, head of Four Lakes resort in Lisle, will be in charge of Tribune ski school again this year at southwest side resort. downtown Chicago. promises good skiing, clear roads and slopes that are well covered with snow. Only five years old, the Tan-Tar-A resort in central Missouri moved onto the i sports scene last year when skiing was added to its wide range of activities.

Has 35 Buildings Located 175 miles southwest of St. Louis, the luxurious resort has exhibited fantastic growth in five years from only one restaurant and 12 units to five restaurants and 35 buildings with -commoda-tions for more than 800 guests. In addition to skiing, Tan-Tar-A features an indoor swimming pool, sauna baths, eight "This year we concentrated Feast for the soul, Mr. Lans, a visit to Abercrombie's fine ski equipment. Skis by Head, Kastl, Fischer, Northland, Volkl, Tony Sailer.

Boots from Haichle, Henke, Nordica. Best poles and bindings, too. And skiwear by Ernst Engel, designed by a skier, for men and ladies who ski. Most pleasant "Way to begin a long ski weekend. on downhill skiing at Gander," Strassheim explains, "rather than uphill.

Our major project during the summer and fall months was clearing the north hill of trees to give Chicagoland skiers one of the finest ski hills outside of Colorado." Six jr I Drops 200 Feet intermediates, each 800 feet long, and a run to test the skill of the more advanced skier. When nature doesn't provide enough snow 25 snow machines the first in Missouri produce tons of snow to deeply cover the slopes. A poma-lift, T-bar, and ample rope tows make the trip up the slope. Professional instructors staff an extensive "lear n-to-ski" program under the supervision Famous The World Over All Hew for 1966-67 HEAD Cleaning out the trees was quite a job on the north hill which has a vertical drop of more than 200 feet and runs fCTA tin ADn'J 1 II bowling lanes, billiards, horseback riding, fishing, boating, and an indoor ice-skating rink. Three Slopes Nestled among the famed Ozark mountains, the newly added ski lodge looks down that range up to 1,800 feet 5 'In the past, Strassheim SKIS continues, "only the best skiers Most skiers do not know how to take care of their ski boots! Made with many hours of hand labor, the expensive boots are built to last for many years, but careless skiers abuse them and they go to pieces in a year or two.

En route to many ski areas, some skiers put on their boots early, stop for a bite to eat, plow thru street slush; ski thru crusty snow; go into warming shelters, sometimes inches deep in slush, and then top it off by putting the boots on top of hot radiators to dry. Other skiers throw the boots into a car trunk along with many other items to bounce around, get cut, or scraped against sharp edges of skis. Often, the boots are left in the trunk until the next trip or put into a damp basement. How do you keep your boots in shape? Stay away from crusty snow, slush, and street salt, all of which have a tendency to drain the valuable life preserving waxes in the leather. Also, boots should be cleaned thoroly after each 1 cr, I of Tan-Tar-A's ski director, used the north hill.

My dad and I used to ski there, but we had to keep dodging trees so the hill wasn't too popular with upon three carefully groomed 1 sfcm II slopes two for beginners and Toni Krasovic. the average skier. 'Now we have a hill that i mm oaddifs CH-, almost the width that a football 9 NORTH tr ABASH AVE. CE 6-6700 I It field is long," Dan said, "and you'd be surprised at the num ber of average skiers that have used it in the few days we ve been open." Good SkHng Now Like most midwest resorts, Gander has been plagued with the warm weather altho the area was open for five days in 1 1 'ii FEATURING Visit the Finest Ski Shop in the Midwest. built and furnished in authentic Scandinavian decor early December.

It opened again Monday and skiing is ex COMPLETE 1 ess time tnan it taKes cellent with the snow storm on to drive to the hills of i 1 Wednesday adding many inch' trip, and when dry, should be blackened with a coat of shoe polish. They should then be OUTFITS a es to the man-made base. 'irit ivi 1 vn ly aii wuii Dan and his father, Dan K. 'iS' imii tha UUIUCII UCI JUU IU UIC SCAUB AM Strassheim, opened the Gander at TREMENDOUS SAVINGS! Complete Selection Hart Northland White 1 hi given a coat of good boot wax. Never use any oil or grease preparation containing oils to soften leather.

Mountain area with one ant foot of the Rockies. On the way you'll enjoy such Continental features as quated rope tow in 1958. Now the area boasts three poma- lifts and five rope tows on 50 cocktails, concerts, and Head "Standards" the finest skis for effortless performance, feature new TF-8 base never need waiing run smoother than ever under all snow conditionsso tough and pliant that dents and scratches almost heal themselves. Custom fitted and properly mounted at all 7 Klein's stores. perfect fit.

Klein's stores. acres with 13 runs. Head West Stag Duo Fold Kastinger Cubco Hanke Kastle Profile Hanover Krystal Polaris Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Open Saturday Sunday 9 to 5, Tuesday Thursday 9 to 4, Wedaesday Friday 9 to 9, Closed Mondays. Route 12 en block south 1 if Roate 120 in Volo, Illinois SOI SHOP 1810 Woukegan Road, Glenview, IZL Phone 727-0550 fine cuisine in First Class Gander Mountain is next door 1. to Wilmot Mountain, site of the or roomy 3 2 seating in Club Coach.

And if 1967 Tribune ski school, and for Steepest only the Wisconsin-Illinois state budaet is vour main con- MILES SOUTH OF FOX LAKE I line separates the two areas. tlnrl DIAL siueidiiuii yuu iiiiu Gander, which uses a Spring 815-385-2720 Skiing Trail DIRECT no lower fare than in a IContinental's Economy Grove, post office address, is on the Illinois side of the line while Wilmot is actually in Wisconsin altho a few feet New York, Dec. 29 TSpecial IMPORTED If -WISCONSXN -WISCONSIN- iseiiiuii ijiBt.ou i i iu The Stein Eriksen trail at Aspen Highlands, has been i St. UJ trip). Incidentally cock of the property are in Illinois.

4 AU3IKIAI Jft, 3fJ MT. LA CROSSE named the steepest trail in the World's Finest SM Equipment aid Ac On State Line Gander is about a mile north country in proportion to its length by Ski magazine. tails are now available in Economy. In any section you'll feel the pride of Continental's people NEW FOR -67 It 'lit CHAIR LIFT 1 I If UJt-iS of Route 173 on the Johnsburg In rating the famous runs, Wilmot road. It can be reached the magazine considered their 116 Sit VERTICAL DROP 10 RUNS rOMALIFT AND 4 ROPES ALL EXPENSE SKI WEEK-END SPECIAL PACKAGES AVAILABLE length as well as steepness be cause a number of hills in the Expert Advice and Service Outstanding Fashions Weekly Nationwide Snow Reports Let our years of experience help you in all your skiing needs.

Open Monday thru Friday til 9:00 P.M. by either the Tri-State tollway to Route 173 and then north on the Johnsburg-Wilmot road, or by a i U. S. highway 12 north thru Fox Lake to the Johnsburg Wilmot road and midwest have very short pitches of more than 30 degrees. The ratings were in two categories lift-served slopes a nr- 1 1 wu'w 1 KOFLACH "SNOW STAR" then north to the area.

and feel comfortable, confident because of it. Ski boxes are on the house, and Continental will carry all your equip-ment at special low rates. By the way, if you're going in a group, save even more 10 skiers for the price of 8. Your travel aaent or "We cater to a different class of people at Gander," the elder more than 3,000 feet long having a steepness greater than 40 per cent, and slopes more RENTALS' lACkMstwu. ARfA CODE Mg.7,4417 I I I Strassheim once explained.

than 4,000 feet long having a DOUBLE SKI BOOTS Men's or Ladies' The most popular double boot. Features strong, long inner count- ers, patented speed lacing, hinged heel and thick inside padding. Superb quality, warmth, comfort and perfect ski control. i steepness greater than 30 peri SKIING EXCELLENT! cent The runs included: GROUP ONE fMore than 40 oer cent I ana more man 3.0OO feet lonol Stein Eriksen trail. Asoen Highlands.

Coin. 57.7 per cent; South Hoback ride, Jack son Hole, 52.5 oef cent; Rumble SM95 Continental will arrange it. Please call. Ulilmot mountain Vi MILES, WILMOT. VS.

ON LINK Wilmot's 17 lifts make the difference, giving you tremtndovs variety and short lines. Our 3 chair-lifts, 2 T-bars and 12 rope tows serve eipert slopes, and eaiy slopes. We have everything new skiers need, rental equipment and fine instruction. 60 MINUTES FROM CHICAGO 1 the right equipment and choose the right clothes To have more fun on the slopes start at Williams Ski Haus trail, Siraarbush Valley. 518 oer cent; Goat trail, Stowe.

50.4 per cent; Al's run, Taos, N. 50.0 per cent; Silverbelt trail, Suqarbowl, 48.7 per cent; Slalom trail. June moun CONTINENTAL tain. 48.1 per cent: International. Vail, 47.2 per cent; Gun Barrel.

Heavenly Vallev. 45.2 oer rent: SPECIAL VALUE! Wolverine Boot Tree I OPEN I til DAILT Memorial bowl. Mount Norquay, 44.6 per cent; Hi9h Rustler trail, Alta, Utah. 42. per cent; Exterminator, Crystal AIRLINES The Proud Bird with the Golden Tail mountain.

42.5 per cent, and KT22, Snuaw Valley, 42.0 per cent. GROUP TWO fMore than 30 ner rent CAN BE CARRIED IN HAND OR OVER SHOULDER. REG. $7.95 everything it tales to ski for the beginners to the experts. ALEX, our pro manager with 20 years experience in ski instruction, along with our entire crew will help you make the proper selection from carefully selected brands all over the world.

Skis Head, Hart, Knissel, Fisher and Hanover, loots Garmitk. Richer, Nordica, Meliter, Stroll aid losemont. The greatest ia Sweaters, Faati aad Parkas and more than 4,000 feet long Starr trail, Stowe. 39.4 per cent; Upper Winter's Way, Sugarloaf, 37.7 per CHICAGO SNOW REPORT: SP 2-3754 OUT OF TOWN 4l4-ti2 2301 "We do not have a liquor license so our area does not appeal to the wild, young skier who is just looking for another spot to have a big time. We do attract many family groups, tho." There is skiing seven days and nights a week at Gander and the Strassheims are looking forward to their biggest season.

One of the reasons for their optimism is the various improvements that have taken place at Gander. They include: Doubling the length and capacity of the 30 poma-lift It is now 700 feet long and doubles the advanced beginners' and intermediate areas above the lodge on a tree-free slope. Children under 12 can now use the beginners area and tow without charge If accompanied by an adult with a tow ticket yes, there's always that north hill for adventurous skiers, and this year they don't have to worry about the trees. cent; National trail, Stowe, 35.7 per cent; Fall Line-Grand Canyon, Mad River Mr. KLEIN $488: SPECIAL uien, per cent; cascade.

Kill- rnibc II Mill I ingrwi, 34. per cent; Wilderness, Whiteface, N. 33.5 per cent; Gold Course, Solitude, Utah, 33.3 per cent; Gold Run, Slide mountain, 32.9 per cent; Upper F. I. Glen Ellen, 31.1 per cent; RuthieV trail.

Aspen, 30.9 per cent; F. I. Madonna mountain, 30.5 per cent, and Warm Springs, Sun Valley, Idaho, 301. per cent. ALWAYS PLENTY OF SHOW! So if you ski with your Head or your happy skiing starts at Williams -WZSCONSIN- w-x FREE HEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY! Favors Entertainment Dancing FREE SKIING 3 P.M.

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