Falls Creek Historical Society
Ski Lift Tokens, 1970s
... Veikko Tanner... to ride on the chair lifts.
The tokens were donated by Veikko... on the chair lifts.
The tokens were donated by Veikko Tanner. He owned ...
These tokens were used at Falls Creek throughout the 1970s to ride on the chair lifts.
The tokens were donated by Veikko Tanner. He owned and operated Karelia Lodge at Falls Creek during the 1970s. At that time Veikko was also area manager for the ski resort. He also worked as a "powder monkey" during the blasting of the ski runs.These tokens are significant because they represent a stage in the progression of chair lifts and technical developments at Falls Creek.2 tokens for use on the Ski Lifts at Falls Creek. The bronze token is for use on the Novice Lift and the gold metal token is for one ride on a Major lift.Both tokens - an image of a skier and "Falls Creek"
Gold metal token reverse - Around edge - ALPINE DEVELOPMENTS HOLDINGS FALLS CREEK
In centre - SINGLE RIDE MAJOR LIFT
Brass token reverse - Around edge - ALPINE DEVELOPMENTS HOLDINGS FALLS CREEK
In centre - SINGLE RIDE NOVICE LIFTfalls creek chairlifts, chair lift tokens, veikko tanner, karelia lodge, alpine development holdings pty ltd