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Name
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Finlay, G. Dick
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Rank, Company, Regiment
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PVT HQ 110TH SIGNAL
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Birth date/Death Date
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Vermont Location
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Manchester
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Awards
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Importance of Vermont
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"…After the war, I returned to Snow Valley in 1946; I wanted to live and work in Vermont to escape from the suburban culture of New Jersey and New York City."
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First skiing experience
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"Prompted by the Winter Olympics at Lake Placid in 1932, I probably began sliding downhill on skis the following winter."
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College
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Williams College
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Competitive Skiing
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What was your experience in the 10th like?
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"My one winter in Camp Hale (1943-44) was a learning experience in many ways. Winter camping was a challenge along with the military demands."
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Why did you join the 10th?
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"After 10 years of alpine skiing and beginning ski teaching and ski area employment, joining the ski troops seemed to be what I could do best to serve my country."
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Ski Patrol
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Ski School
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Bromley Ski School - certified as a professional ski instructor in 1952
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Ski Industry
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Vermont Ski Area Connection
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Snow Valley, VT; Big Bromley
"I left my job at Snow Valley to go on active duty…After spending the winter of 1946-47 working at Snow Valley and the Big Bromley, I joined the Orvis Company and got involved in the fly fishing business. But I also taught skiing at Bromley during the winters; and the whole family participated for years."
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Role of Skiing in your Life
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Other information
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Dick has written his memoirs of skiing which are in the archives of the Vermont Ski Museum
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Photograph information
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Information submitted by
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Dick Finlay
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