Colorado Snowsports Museum & Hall of Fame

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The Museum is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm

Admission is FREE

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We hope the exhibit premiere for "Ski Areas of the Pikes Peak Region" was a great success at the @manitouspringsheritagecenter! We were thrilled to help out. The new exhibit is now open. Be sure to check it out! More details below.

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Honor the 10th Mountain Division by joining in on Legacy Weekend events. See the full schedule here. To purchase tickets to CSM events, please visit our website at snowsportsmuseum.org. #climbtoglory

As we reflect on the anniversary of the Battle of Riva Ridge, we look back on this history and take a moment to honor the bravery and sacrifice of the 10th Mountain Division. The Battles of Riva Ridge and Mount Belvedere were crucial missions contrib

The Battle of Riva Ridge (February 18–25, 1945) was a pivotal operation for the 10th Mountain Division during World War II, as it marked the division’s first major combat action and demonstrated their specialized mountain warfare training

The Colorado Snowsports Museum is excited to add another event to our Legacy Weekend lineup, in collaboration with the World War II Foundation.

80th Anniversary Riva Ridge presentation by the WWII Foundation - Saturday, February 22, 3 pm, at the Co

This week! Wednesday, February 19, 5:15 pm - The Lost Mountaineers Screening and Q&A with Ben Appleby and Antonella Previdi at the Colorado Snowsports Museum.

We will screen the historical documentary about the 25 soldiers from the 10th Mountain

In kicking off Legacy Weekend (Feb 19-23) the CSM is also hosting Lance Blyth for a special "Through the Lens" on Friday, February 21. Explore untold stories of the 10th Mountain Division with the author of "Ski, Climb, Fight," av

Happy turns out there, everyone! Our resorts are getting a ton of much-needed powder today and throughout the weekend. Enjoy it!

#FlashbackFriday to this skier at Telluride plowing through some powder and taking in all the views. Telluride, located

The countdown is on for the @nbs_snow Summit 2025 at @keystone_resort! Get ready for a week filled with excitement, community, and celebration. From incredible events to unforgettable experiences, this is the ultimate gathering of Snowsport enthusias

With Legacy Weekend and the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Riva Ridge approaching, we wanted to ensure that our programs for the rest of this month address the history and legacy of the 10th Mountain Division. On Wednesday, February 19th, we will

"Hey! Come inside and warm up!"

#ThrowbackThursday -- The Berthoud Pass ski area lodge was built in 1949 and served as a ski lodge until the ski area closed in 2003. The building, made from local stone and knotty pine, included a restaura

Don't miss out on our Vail History Walking Tours this winter! These popular tours start inside the Museum at 11 am and take you through the Town of Vail to learn about the local history from our stellar team of volunteer tour guides.

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The CSM has been doing research on Hall of Famer Warren Miller for an upcoming exhibition dedicated to his life and legacy. With that, we thought we'd test your skills at some Warren Miller trivia. Some of us might know that Warren lived in Hermosa B

The Colorado Snowsports Museum is looking forward to Legacy Weekend - February 19-23 in Vail, Colorado. Join us for special events on the Mountain, in the Village, and at the Colorado Snowsports Museum. During Legacy Weekend, the Museum also wants to

Tribute Tuesday • John Fetcher • Hall of Fame Class of 1983 • Sport Builder

John was born in Winnetka, Illinois in 1912 and began skiing as a schoolboy in Switzerland in 1925. As an engineering and business student at Harvard Universi

Today is International Ski Patroller Day! Join us in celebrating their hard work today.

We honor the dedication of ski patrollers here in Colorado and worldwide, who work tirelessly to ensure ski areas remain safe, slopes stay open, and skiers and r

The Colorado Snowsports Museum is excited to announce our next Through the Lens program, leading up to the Town's famed Legacy Weekend.

Through the Lens | The Lost Mountaineers Screening and Q&A -- Wednesday, February 19th — 5:15 pm | 6 pm

2025 Through the Lens Series is Back

Unknown Tales of the 10th with Lance Blyth -- Friday, February 21

Generously underwritten by Jamie & Meg Duke.
Lance Blyth will join us in conjunction with Legacy Weekend for a talk about the often-untold tales of the 10th Mountain Division. Lance is the recent author of Ski, Climb, Fight which will be for sale at the Gift Shop and available for him to sign.
Friday, February 21st — 5:15 pm- Drinks, light appetizers, and mingling. 6:00 pm presentation

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Learn more about our 2025 through the lens series

Celebrating the 10th Mountain Division Legacy

CSM Events in Honor of the 10th Mountain Division:

Visit our Events tab of our website to learn more about events in partnership with the Town of Vail, Vail Resorts, and Discover Vail.
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-Wednesday, February 19, 5:15 pm - The Lost Mountaineers Screening and Q&A with Ben Appleby and Antonella Previdi. A historical documentary about the 25 soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division who tragically perished at Lake Garda in 1945, followed by a virtual Q&A with the filmmakers. Ben and Antonella will share information about their next documentary project about Col. William O. Darby.

-Friday, February 21, 5:15 pm - Unknown Tales of the 10th with Lance Blyth. Explore untold stories of the 10th Mountain Division with the author of Ski, Climb, Fight, available for purchase and signing. Lance R. Blyth is Command Historian of the North American Aerospace Defense Command and the U.S. Northern Command. He is also Adjunct Professor of History at the United States Air Force Academy and an experienced backcountry skier.
Graciously underwritten by Jamie & Meg Duke.

-Saturday, Feb 22, 3 pm - Battle of Riva Ridge presentation by the WWII Foundation. Join us for a special presentation detailing the battle of Riva Ridge, on the 80th anniversary.

Purchase Tickets Here

Vail History Walking Tours

Join us for Vail History Walking Tours.

Starting Tuesday, December 3rd, and all winter long, meet at the Museum at 11 am to start a one-hour history walk.
Tours will be held on Tuesdays/Thursdays.
The program is $10 per person with proceeds benefitting the Museum.
Help us keep admission FREE by supporting our programs or becoming a member.

“Skiing in Colorado”

“Skiing in Colorado” Celebrates its One-Year Anniversary!

Selling nearly 400 copies, this volume includes photographs from the Colorado Snowsports Museum that illustrate and celebrate the history of skiing in Colorado.
Skiing in Colorado evolved from a transportation necessity to a world-class recreational pursuit. The first documented use of skis in Colorado occurred in the winter of 1859. As the popularity of the activity grew, ski resorts opened throughout the state. After World War II, Colorado saw a boom in the industry along with advancements in equipment, lifts, and safety; the development of ski schools; and the opening of new ski areas.

Read more HERE.
Also covered by Powder- click HERE to see their coverage.
And the Vail Daily HERE.
Books are on sale now! Click the button below.

Purchase book here

Commemorative Flag Program

Remember & Honor

The Colorado Snowsports Museum is to launch our commemorative flag program this July 4th. In honor of your loved one, this is a meaningful way to pay tribute to 10th Mountain Division soldiers. The Museum will hang a 10th Mountain Division flag on the truss above the Museum's front door. In the window to the right, we will tell the story of your loved one. The photo and story will be in the window along with the flag. Once flown, we will send you the flag that was hung, the framed tribute, and a certificate that states this flag was hung in honor of your loved one. We invite you to recognize their service and sacrifice while supporting a good cause. Proceeds from the program will go towards fulfilling the Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame’s mission to celebrate Colorado snow sports by telling stories, including those of veterans, that educate and inspire others to seek adventure. Help us keep the 10th Mountain Division legacy alive.

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“Letters Home” Digitial Deep Dive Exhibit

Colorado Snowsports Museum Premieres New 10th Mountain Division Exhibit: Letters Home

Years in the making, the Colorado Snowsports Museum is excited to premiere a new interactive, digital touchscreen display in our 10th Mountain Division exhibition: Letters Home. This revamped exhibit now includes access to our 10th Mountain Division archive, including digitized letters from soldiers, scrapbooks, photos, army communications, rosters, and more at the touch of a visitor's fingertips. Open NOW to the public!
This exhibit was made possible by our generous donors Kent Erickson and Barb Krichbaum and the Tenth Mountain Division Foundation.
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Read more about this new exhibit via the Vail Daily HERE, in a deep dive.
We were also featured by Powder, HERE.

James Bond Snowboard — Now on Display!

The Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame is excited to announce that the Tom Sims snowboard ridden in the James Bond movie “A View to a Kill” is now back on display at the Museum. Generously on loan to us by Hilary Sims, through the Colorado Snowboard Archive, this piece of pop culture was for many - the first snowboard they ever saw.
Photo credit: Colorado Snowboard Archive