Free U.S. Ski Team American Alpine Sports Cap
During the post WWII era, skiing in the United States saw a boon of development driven in great part by former members of the U.S. Army’s storied 10th Mountain Division. Members of the 10th had been recruited for their born skill on skis and those abilities and passion would see the founding of many of today’s most world renowned ski resorts such as Aspen, Vail, and Beaver Creek. It is not surprising then that many early alpine recreationalists wore equipment of military origins to shield their eyes from the powerful glare of the Colorado sun. Of such equipment, well fitting caps, with identifiable insignias and badges, became a standard staple among skiing’s early athletes.
Designed with the same protective intentions of those mountain caps of the 1950’s, the American Alpine Sports Cap U.S. Ski Team is a sportswear essential which evokes the tradition of the United States’ first winter sports club members, Olympians, and Land Rover U.S. Alpine Ski Team athletes. Made with comfortable cotton, standard curved brim, leather back tab, and rich Land Rover U.S. Alpine Ski Team logo, the American Alpine Sports Cap U.S. Ski Team is an ideal companion for the American alpine athlete and passionate supporter of United States Skiing.
Features & Benefits
Classic Quality
Crafted with robust, ultra-soft 70% super fine merino-cashmere blended yarns for warmth, protection, and long lasting durability.
Alpine Tradition
Combination of nostalgic knitted Sun Valley retro motif and heritage sleeve color blocking as well as classic ribbing evoke the nostalgia of Sun Valley, Idaho USA
Comfort Fit
Fitted for total warmth and cold weather comfort.
THE STORY
First held in January 1928, the inaugural Inferno Race took place when 19 members of Kandahar Ski Club climbed the Schilthorn (2,970m) above Mürren, Switzerland to race down the 2,100 meters to Lauterbrunnen, 14 kilometres away. A journey of almost 10 miles (15 km) and nearly 5 times the length of contemporary downhill Olympic courses, the Inferno was an alpine event whose novelty and legitimate physical and mental obstacles created powerful appeal to the growing racing class cut from the cloth of the Kandahar’s expansive blanket of accelerating British influence.