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Todt Hill

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Todt Hill Ski Jump:

K-Point:

ca. 25 m

Further jumps:	no
Plastic matting:	no
Year of construction:	1930's
Operating until:	ca. 1943, 1947
Status:	destroyed
Ski club:	Staten Island Ski Club
Coordinates:	40.606716, -74.111709 ✔

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In the mid-1930s, a ski jumping hill was built near Little Clove Road on Staten Island, in the Todt Hill neighborhood. It was the only facility of its kind in New York City, located on the highest natural elevation in the city and one of the highest points on the East Coast of the United States. The inrun tower was approximately 35 meters high, and the hill record reached 34 meters.
Although its operation attracted the attention of local media — including Staten Island Advance, which featured ski jumping articles on its front page — the hill was used only for a short time, likely a few winter seasons. It did not survive mainly due to the limited popularity of ski jumping in the region, maintenance challenges, and short, relatively snowless winters.
In the 1940s, Torger Tokle is said to have jumped on this hill. The Norwegian athlete became one of the greatest stars of American ski jumping after emigrating to the United States in 1939. He dominated the sport across the country, winning over 40 competitions in just a few years. He set hill records in many states (including Wisconsin, Michigan, and New York) and was known for his dynamic style and long distances, which set him apart from American competitors of the time. In 1942, he joined the U.S. Army and was killed in action on March 3, 1945, in Germany during World War II, at not yet 26 years old.
During the war, the wooden inrun structure was destroyed by fire. The ski jump was briefly reactivated in 1947, but ultimately dismantled. Today, no trace of the hill remains, and the area is part of the Staten Island Greenbelt nature preserve.

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