Snowmobiling in Cooke City Circa 1960's

 The following photos reflect a lot of Cooke City history. The buildings are the same as today, but the names have changed many times Click on photos for a larger display. All Photos copyright Bob Dorf 2008

  Getting ready to be pulled up the mountain behind Cooke City for a brief downhill powder run.

Buildings: Gails Treasure Shop. I and L Trading Co, Watuck Annex (right) and original Watuck (left) Note the line of cars in front of the snow coach.

 

 The same setup from the east, facing west. Note the Cafe which started out as the Home Comfort Cafe, which would become the Beartooth Cafe. Nick's 76 station

 

 Bill Sommers giving 3 year old Vicki a ride. Note how easy it would be to ride over the top of Cooke City Buildings!

 

 Betty Sommers and Myron Hicks

 

 Betty Sommers and unknown.

 

 Cheap Gas at Cooke Pass