🗓️ On this day in 1942, the contract to build Camp Hale was signed. 🏔️ Camp Hale, a U.S. Army training facility in Colorado during World War II, was the training base for the elite 10th Mountain Division specialized in mountain warfare. Named after General Irving Hale, the camp trained soldiers in skiing, rock climbing, and cold weather survival skills. Camp Hale’s role was vital in preparing the 10th Mountain Division for successful operations in the Italian Campaign. Today, it stands as a historic site visited by outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs. #CampHale #10thMountainDivision #WWII #MountainWarfare #HistoricSite #ColoradoHistory #OutdoorEnthusiasts #HistoryBuff 🇺🇸🏞️