Meadow lift, 750ft Birdseye Mountain
12 × 18 — $495
18 × 24 — $695
24 × 30 — $895
30 × 40 — $1,095
36 × 48 — $1,395 / 12 × 18 — $475
18 × 24 — $715
24 × 30 — $955
30 × 40 — $1,195
36 × 48 — $1,555
$495.00
Skip to product information
Meadow lift, 750ft Birdseye Mountain
$495.00
Birdseye Mountain Art
Title: The Meadow Lift, Birdseye Mountain
Artist: Edward J. Davis Sr.
Location: Birdseye Mountain, Castleton, Vermont
Series: Ski History & Infrastructure
Year: 1960s era image, cataloged 2026
Description & Historical Narrative
The Meadow Lift, Birdseye Mountain preserves an authentic moment from the early years of Vermont skiing and the formative history of Birdseye Mountain. The Birdseye Ski Area was founded in 1961 by Bill Jenkins and officially opened to the public in 1962 as a locally built, community-driven ski area.
This image documents the Meadow Lift, a surface lift measuring approximately 750 feet in length with 150 feet of vertical rise. Remarkably, the lift was designed and engineered by Bill Jenkins himself, reflecting a hands-on era when ski areas were shaped directly by their founders—guided by practicality, land knowledge, and ingenuity rather than large-scale commercial design.
The Meadow Lift played a central role in early Birdseye skiing, serving as a learning ground for beginners and a vital connector to more advanced terrain. To the north of this lift stood a 40-meter ski jump, underscoring Birdseye Mountain’s place not only as a recreational ski area, but as a site of winter sport ambition and athletic challenge.
This work stands as a tribute to the craftsmanship, vision, and community spirit that defined small independent ski areas of the early 1960s. It is both a historical record and a reminder of a time when ski mountains were built by hand, shaped by the land, and sustained by the people who loved them.
Edition Information
This artwork is issued as a Limited Edition fine-art giclée print:
Limited Edition: 150 prints
Artist Proofs: 15 prints
Each print is individually numbered, hand-signed by the artist, and accompanied by this Certificate of Authenticity.
No further editions will be produced.
Authentication
This certificate verifies that the accompanying artwork is an authentic, museum-quality reproduction from the original master image, produced to archival standards and approved by the artist.
Artist Signature:
Edward J. Davis Sr.
Details
This product is crafted with quality materials to ensure durability and performance. Designed with your convenience in mind, it seamlessly fits into your everyday life.
Shipping & Returns
We strive to process and ship all orders in a timely manner, working diligently to ensure that your items are on their way to you as soon as possible.
We are committed to ensuring a positive shopping experience for all our customers. If for any reason you wish to return an item, we invite you to reach out to our team for assistance, and we will evaluate every return request with care and consideration.
