On 15 January 1939, the Big Bend Ski Jump replaced Big Hill.
It was located just north of town, allowing for a short walk to the venue and easier maintenance.
It had been built to allow Revelstoke to host the Western Canada Ski Championships.
It was a success for Revelstoke, with "ski trains" being set up from Vancouver to bring people in from the city to watch the events.
The championships were broadcast on radio and received unprecedented newspaper attention for a Revelstoke skiing event.
During the Second World War, only junior tournaments were contested.
In 1946, the Big Bend was renamed Hans Gunnarsen Ski Jump in honor of local jumper Hans Gunnarsen who had died in action.
In 1947, Revelstoke again hosted the Western Canadian Ski Championships.
On 15 January 1939, the Big Bend Ski Jump replaced Big Hill. It was located just north of town, allowing for a short walk to the venue and easier maintenance. It had been built to allow Revelstoke to host the Western Canada Ski Championships. It was a success for Revelstoke, with "ski trains" being set up from Vancouver to bring people in from the city to watch the events. The championships were broadcast on radio and received unprecedented newspaper attention for a Revelstoke skiing event. During the Second World War, only junior tournaments were contested. In 1946, the Big Bend was renamed Hans Gunnarsen Ski Jump in honor of local jumper Hans Gunnarsen who had died in action. In 1947, Revelstoke again hosted the Western Canadian Ski Championships.
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