This is the first Ski Country decanter   
It was originally intended to commemorate
the 1972 Winter Olympics but Colorado
voters turned down the Olympics after
production of the decanter was under
way.  The 4/5 was issued in 1972 with
1505 pieces issued. 600 minis were 
released in 1975.


   

             The Skiers (blue)

625 blue-suited skiers were issued
in 1972, and 600 minis were produced      
in 1975.                             
                                    
                                  
                                 
         



   


The Skier (gold)

120 of the Red Skier were gold plated 
and numbered.                           
                                    
                                    
                                  
       




   


              Olympic Skier

This decanter was released in    
cooperation with the U.S. Ski
Team and a donation was made for 
each decanter to help finance the   
teams efforts at the Lake Placid
Olympics.  4200 750 ml and 2400
minis were released in 1980.





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