A pair of Head skis are supported by straps of ski poles stuck upright in the snow outside the Bergenhof Bar and Restaurant. Numerous pairs of skis lean against the Bergenhof's exterior wall while skiers take a break inside. In the background, skiers stand in line at Chairlift 1. At the Peak 8 base area of Breckenridge ski resort in Colorado.

The sun is beginning to set as skiers ride the chairlift on Peak 8 of the Breckenridge ski area in Colorado. The summit of Peak 8 is in view.

Skiers ride the chairlift on Peak 8 of the Breckenridge ski area in Colorado. Possibly the Heron double chairlift named Chairlift 1.

A couple ride a bright red double chairlift at a ski area, possibly the Breckenridge ski area in Colorado. The long blonde-haired young woman wears a bright green ski jacket over a matching ribbed turtleneck sweater and wool ski pants. The young man sitting next to her has on a dark blue ski jacket with an insignia on the right chest and black or dark blue wool ski pants. He wears a red bandana or handkerchief tied around his neck. Both skiers wear black leather ski boots with metal buckles secured into long narrow skis.

A man and a young girl or boy ride Chairlift 1 on Peak 8 of the Breckenridge ski area in Colorado. The man wears a red zip up ski jacket and black ski pants. His sunglasses are propped up on his hat. The child next to him wears ski goggles and a red and white knit hat. Both are wearing leather lace up ski boots and skis. Other skiers fill the chairs behind them.

Skiers ride Chairlift 1, a Heron double chairlift, on Peak 8 of the Breckenridge ski area in Colorado. Constructed in 1961, the lift started at the base of Peak 8 near the Bergenhof Restaurant and went up the slope to a point about 500 feet above timberline, with a midway unload-load station at 10,400 feet. In 1962 the top terminal was moved downhill to a less exposed site.

A couple ride Chairlift 1 on Peak 8 of the Breckenridge ski area in Colorado. The woman skier wears bright green sunglasses, a headband over her brown hair, a gold and orange floral ski jacket, and beige stirrup ski pants. Sitting next to her is a man with green ski goggles with orange lenses. He wears a green and brown geometric patterned sweater or pullover, and beige ski pants. Both have leather lace up ski boots and are holding ski poles. Other skiers fill the chairs behind them.

Skiers ride Chairlift 1at Peak 8 of the Breckenridge ski area in Colorado. Constructed in 1961, the lift started at the base of Peak 8 near the Bergenhof Restaurant and went up the slope to a point about 500 feet above timberline, with a midway unload-load station at 10,400 feet. In 1962 the top terminal was moved downhill to a less exposed site.

Skiers ride the chairlift on Peak 8 of the Breckenridge ski area in Colorado.

Skiers in line for the chairlifts at the Peak 8 base area of the Breckenridge ski resort. In the foreground is the ski area's original lift, a Heron Double chairlift, named Chairlift 1. Next is a platter pull type lift, Poma 1 (also called B-100). In the background is Chairlift 5. Chairlift 5 was installed for the 1970-1971 season and was considered the fastest lift at the resort at that time.

Skiers stand in line for Chairlift 2 midway on Peak 8 of the Breckenridge ski resort in Colorado. Crescendo Run on the left and Spruce Run at right. Chairlift 2, a Heron double lift, was installed for the 1965-1966 ski season. It ascended over Callie's Alley (which drops into Spruce Run) to the top of Peak 8. It was retired in 1997 when Rocky Mountain Chair was built.

Skiers gather at Peak 8 base area and the Bergenhof Bar and Restaurant. Chairlift 1 in the background. At Breckenridge ski resort in Colorado.

An instructor demonstrates to ski school students how to walk uphill in skis at the base of an unidentified ski area in Colorado. The instructor wears a light blue jacket and black ski pants. In the background is a parking lot filled with cars, and a ski lodge building.

Postcard, "Colorado Photography" by John Topolnicki. Caption on the reverse includes the four (4) b's Breckenridge logo: "Breckenridge Ski Area; I-70/US 6 and Colorado 9; Ski Country; Colorado" and "Base facilities from the left to right. Bergenhof - #1 Chair lift terminal - Ullr building and Administrative Offices. Parking lots in background and loaded chair in foreground."

Skiers on the chairlift at Peak 8 of the Breckenridge ski area in Colorado.

Postcard, "Colorado Photography" by John Topolnicki. Caption on the reverse includes the four (4) b's Breckenridge logo: "Breckenridge Ski Area; I-70/US 6 and Colorado 9; Ski Country; Colorado" and "Midway - Peak 8. #2 chair lift to top with Crescendo Run on the left and Spruce Run at right."

Chairlift 2 midway on Peak 8 of the Breckenridge ski resort in Colorado. Spruce Run at right. Chairlift 2, a Heron double lift, was installed for the 1965-1966 ski season. It ascended over Callie's Alley Run to the top of Peak 8. It was retired in 1997 when Rocky Mountain Chair was built.

Two skiers under Chairlift 2 midway on Peak 8 of the Breckenridge ski resort in Colorado. Spruce Run at right. Chairlift 2, a Heron double lift, was installed for the 1965-1966 ski season. It ascended over Callie's Alley Run to the top of Peak 8. It was retired in 1997 when Rocky Mountain Chair was built.