Class of 2026 is legendary for a reason, from snowboard innovators and stewards to celebrating the longtime leader behind Arapahoe Basin Ski Area. Tickets now available for induction celebration on October 10 at the Vilar Performing Arts Center in Beaver Creek.
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Author: Dana Zapfel
Memorial Day offers an opportunity to reflect on the service and sacrifice of the men and women who served our country, including the veterans of the 10th Mountain Division whose legacy remains deeply connected to Colorado snow sports history. As part of that ongoing remembrance, the Colorado Snowsports Museum is honored to share this piece from Tom Hames, whose father, First Lieutenant Eugene S. Hames, served with the 10th Mountain Division during World War II. Eugene is shown in this featured photograph above.
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The Colorado Snowsports Museum (CSM) is proud to announce a new exhibit honoring the life and legacy of pioneering ski filmmaker Warren Miller, whose groundbreaking work helped define the culture and spirit of snow sports for generations. In addition, we welcome another new display dedicated to the founding of the Colorado Snowsports Museum back in 1976. This year, we celebrate 50 years!
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The featured photo shown above is of Woodrow Slone. The backdrop letter was written by Donald Macdonald. Thank you to the Slone and Macdonald families for providing these materials.
The Colorado Snowsports Museum is pleased to debut new additions to our "Letters Home" exhibit. Just in time for Legacy Weekend, the digital deep dive display features materials pertaining to a dozen new soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division. With over 30 new entries, 14 letters, a scrapbook, and 294 newly digitized materials, we're honored to expand on the preservation of 10th Mountain history through items that belonged to soldiers. We're proud to bring forward the names of these soldiers and link their materials, sharing a more personal history.
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The Colorado Snowsports Museum is pleased to debut new additions to our "Letters Home" exhibit. Just in time for Legacy Weekend, the digital deep dive display features materials pertaining to a dozen new soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division. With over 30 new entries, 14 letters, a scrapbook, and 294 newly digitized materials, we're honored to expand on the preservation of 10th Mountain history through items that belonged to soldiers. We're proud to bring forward the names of these soldiers and link their materials, sharing a more personal history.
Founded in 1976 as part of Colorado’s Centennial Anniversary, the Colorado Snowsports Museum is celebrating 50 years of preserving, educating, and inspiring locals and visitors of all ages.
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The Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame proudly announces the Annual Award recipients for 2025, representing snow sports advocates and some of our state’s greatest athletes.
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The Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the Class of 2025, an inspiring group representing a wide range of people across the snow sports industry. From alpine skiing, Nordic, adaptive, and big mountain-extreme skiing to the snow sports devotees building the sport behind the scenes, this year’s inductees have dedicated their lives to snow sports, making a lasting impact in Colorado.
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The Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame and our community lost another great ski icon. We regret to inform you of the passing of Stephen Reinhold Rieschl. Steve passed on Saturday, April 26, at the age of 87, after fighting the good fight. His family imagines him polka dancing and ski jumping in heaven. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on June 14, 2025, at Clearview Community Church in Buena Vista, Colorado. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
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Memorial Day is a time to remember those lost during service to the United States. As we honor the legacy of the 10th Mountain Division, Memorial Day is important to the Colorado Snowsports Museum. In keeping their legacy alive, we want to remember the life of Colonel William Orlando Darby and share the connection he had with First Lieutenant Eugene Hames, featured in our museum, and the father of long-time Board member Tom Hames.
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When people think of the legendary filmmaker Warren A. Miller, they might think of his films, which touched so many people’s lives, his iconic voice, and the exciting start of each snow sports season, often celebrated with his annual film premiere, including many special guests and snow sports stars. But did you know that Warren Miller was a United States Navy veteran? This year for Veterans Day, we want to share more about Warren’s service during World War II and how that impacted his film career.
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