2022 Beijing US Ski Team Uniform Exhibit Premiere at the Colorado Snowsports Museum
The Colorado Snowsports Museum, in collaboration with Spyder, presents “2022 Beijing Olympic Uniforms: Spyder & Haze Collaboration,” premiering Wednesday January 26th, 2022. In anticipation for the 2022 Games in February, this exhibition highlights several Spyder uniforms worn by the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team at this year’s Games. Disciplines represented include Alpine, Freestyle, Freeski, and other accessories worn by the entire Team.
Spyder, one of the world’s most recognizable active lifestyle brands, has unveiled the U.S. Ski Team uniforms for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games. Spyder, which is owned by Authentic Brands Group (ABG), has been an official apparel partner of the U.S. Ski Team since 1989 and will be represented by more than 60 Olympic athletes.
“The Colorado Snowsports Museum is beyond excited to be able to display these highly designed and important snow sports uniforms.”
The clothing and accessories will premiere on Wednesday, January 26th, 2022. The items will be on display in our rotating exhibit space, highlighting ski fashion, with a spotlight on the 2022 uniforms. The Beijing Games will start on February 4th and run until February 20th.
“These uniforms are living history. We are thrilled to be able to share them with the Vail community and beyond.”
The uniforms are designed by world-renowned artist and designer, Eric Haze. Haze is a New York City native, who has lent his unique artistic style to everything from album art for legendary American musical acts including the Beastie Boys and LL Cool J to internationally recognizable brands.
Inspired by the American flag, the collection features outerwear, base layers, and accessories that are sustainable, technically advanced, and stylish. Eric Haze’s iconic lettering, signature STAR icon, and hand-painted pattern work can be found on all the Collection pieces.
“It’s such an incredible honor to put my fingerprints on the U.S. Ski Team uniforms, especially on such a huge world stage as the Beijing Olympics. I can’t wait to see the teams actually competing in them.”
Erice Haze. Photo credit: Max Ryan
The 2022 Spyder U.S. Olympic Team Collection is outfitted with Spyder’s latest technology and highest performing materials to date. Every detail of all 29 styles of the Collection, including the apparel and goggles, were developed with direct athlete feedback and uses discipline specific functionality.
For the first time in Spyder’s history, the brand designed, developed, and produced an Aerials one-piece kit and a Skier-Cross Race Suit, both of which use individual athlete measurements to optimize performance and fit. The fit in the pants and training shorts in all three disciplines were designed to optimize comfort, warmth, and performance specific to each sport. The center-back full-length zipper on the Alpine athletes’ outerwear jacket increases the functional fit while the athletes are wearing their back protectors and race suits during pre-race warm-ups.
“Spyder and Eric Haze have created an amazing collection by blending fashion and function that represents the U.S. in all aspects – allowing our athletes to look and feel their best. We look forward to watching them compete next month.”
With all the excitement surrounding the latest launch of the 2022 Spyder U.S. Olympic Team Collection, it is easy to forget about Spyder’s roots. But here at the Colorado Snowsports Museum, it is our mission to celebrate snow sports history. Did you know that Spyder was founded in Boulder, Colorado by Colorado Snowsports Hall of Famer, David Jacobs? It began as a small mail order business from David’s kitchen and became a multinational ski apparel giant. Our exhibition not only celebrates the accomplishments of the U.S. Ski Team, Spyder’s product team, and Eric Haze, but also pays a special tribute to David Jacobs.
The exhibition will premiere on Wednesday January 26th, 2022 and will remain up through 2022.
Can’t get enough of the Beijing Olympics? Join us on Wednesday, January 26th at 5:30pm for our first Through the Lens. This program, “Beijing Olympics – Who & What to Watch” will be presented by Matt Renoux with 9News. Join us as Matt gives an inside look at the upcoming Games and provides an overview of the must-see events and athletes to watch. Purchase tickets by clicking HERE.
In addition, the CSM will be hosting Beijing Olympic Watch Parties for Museum Members this February. Please visit our website, to learn more: www.snowsportsmuseum.org. More details coming soon.
The Colorado Snowsports Museum gratefully acknowledges:
Spyder
Eric Haze
Spyder Product Team:
Tony Torrance
Trent Bush
Grayden Roper
Britney Sones
Kelsey Crawford
Byron Edwards
Special thanks to Spyder for providing these uniforms and accessories.
About the Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame:
Founded in 1975 and located in Vail, Colorado, our mission is to celebrate Colorado snow sports by telling stories that educate and inspire others to seek adventure. The priceless artifacts we collect and display tell the story of the birth, rise and explosion of skiing and snowboarding in Colorado. The Museum features displays including “Climb to Glory” about the 10th Mountain Division, “Vail’s DNA”, The Colorado Snowboard Archive, and The Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame, among many others. Learn more and consider supporting the Museum by becoming a member: https://www.snowsportsmuseum.org.