A look back to 1959, as Mt. La Crosse celebrates 65 years


A look back to 1959, as Mt. La Crosse celebrates 65 years
In December of 1959, the Mt. La Crosse ski hill opened for business, near Highway 35 in the town of Shelby. Ted Motschman and his wife Sue were able to lease 200 acres of hillside land for the ski slope, but more atop the hill was needed for the project. Five donors helped Ted Motschman purchase the remaining property for $6,000. More money was donated by the La Crosse Chamber of Commerce and another business group. The Motschmans operated Mt. La Crosse for more than 40 years, until new owners purchased the resort.. SEE ALSO: Magical winter wonderlands to experience in Wisconsin ...more
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In December of 1959, the Mt. La Crosse ski hill opened for business, near Highway 35 in the town of Shelby.

Ted Motschman and his wife Sue were able to lease 200 acres of hillside land for the ski slope, but more atop the hill was needed for the project.

Five donors helped Ted Motschman purchase the remaining property for $6,000.

More money was donated by the La Crosse Chamber of Commerce and another business group.

The Motschmans operated Mt. La Crosse for more than 40 years, until new owners purchased the resort..