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The Historic Eagles Mere Toboggan Slide

Season 2 Episode 2 | 4m 46s

Pull up an ice block and lend an ear as the story of a winter sport that originated over a century ago on the mountaintop in Eagles Mere is told. The historic Eagles Mere toboggan slide has been a local thrill ride, weather permitting, since 1904. And the design and method originated over a century ago is still executed by volunteers on cold January days when the ice on the lake is 12 inches thick

Aired: 01/26/21

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