caberfae peaks' official opening was in january, 1938, making it one of the oldest ski resorts in the us. the resort opened with a lodge built by the civilian conservation corps and one ski trail named "number one". the first rope tow was powered by a ford model a car engine. over the next 5 years a dozen more trails were cleared and several rope tows installed. it closed after the 1942-43 season and didn't open again until after the end of world war ii.