Winter fun circa 1920

January 13, 2015
January 13, 2015 Theo Brainin

Winter fun circa 1920

Winter fun circa 1920

Think winter sports in the early 20th century were just about sliding down a hill on a brittle wooden plank or two? Well, think again. Because your (great)-grandparents were inventive, adventurous people, taking winter sports to the extreme. Here we’ve collected the best pictures from the great variety of winter fun to be had circa 1920.

5 people sliding down winter snow in Bob sled

Women playing ice hockey  

 Horse racing in snow, rider skiing behind 

2 men prepping at start line for ice skating competition

Man Ski Jumping in front of large crowd

Ski sailing

 

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