Through the Lens Returns with Presentation led by Matt Renoux, 9News
Our popular speaker series returns Wednesday, January 26th at the Colorado Snowsports Museum with special guest speaker Matt Renoux. This talk, “Beijing Olympics – Who & What to Watch” will be in-person and will also be available on Zoom. We will start the program at 5:30pm at the CSM in Vail, Colorado, with beer, wine and light appetizers; speaker will begin at 6pm MST. Tickets to the event can be purchased here: www.snowsportsmuseum.org/shop/renoux. The link to watch can be found on our home page (www.snowsportsmuseum.org), day of the event. If you’d like to join us in person, we ask that all guests show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours of the event.
We invite you to join us in diving deeper into the world of snow sports by learning about certain topics Through the Lens of industry professionals, scholars, researchers, and more. All in person events are $20 for Museum Members with a reserved seat and $25 for non-museum members, with proceeds going to support the Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame in continuing our educational programs.
The Colorado Snowsports Museum kicks off Through the Lens this season with a talk led by Matt Renoux with 9News, Wednesday January 26th. We invite Matt to give an inside look at the upcoming 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games – held February 4th - 20th. He will give our audience an overview of the must-see events and athletes to watch. On this night, we also welcome our guests to take a look at our new exhibition “2022 Beijing Olympic Uniforms: Spyder & Haze Collaboration”. This exhibit will premiere Wednesday January 26th in the morning.
Upcoming Through the Lens Dates and Speaker Information:
Wednesday, January 26 | BEIJING OLYMPICS – WHO & WHAT TO WATCH | Matt Renoux, 9News
Saturday, February 19 | RIVA RIDGE | Chris Anthony, Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame inductee, Guide, Filmmaker, & founder of @ChrisAnthonyYouth
This event will be moved to Saturday, in honor of the anniversary of the Battle of Riva Ridge. Celebrating its 77th anniversary, this presentation will be a look into the past at one of World War II’s most decisive battles - the Battle of Riva Ridge.
Wednesday, March 2 | HOW IT ALL BEGAN: THE VAIL VETERANS PROGRAM | Cheryl Jensen, Founder
An inspiring story about how the Colorado mountains helped so many injured service members and veterans, including those that served with the 10th Mountain Division.
Learn more about the Vail Veterans Program HERE.
This image shows Founder, Erik Lambert. © Bluebird Backcountry. Photo credit: Rob McLennan.
Wednesday, March 16 | Bluebird Backcountry and the Future of Skiing | Erik Lambert - Co-Founder of Bluebird Backcountry
Located near Steamboat Springs, Bluebird Backcountry is the world's first in-bounds backcountry ski area and educational center. Co-founder Erik Lambert shares tales and photos from Bluebird's five-year journey — bringing a new ski area concept to reality — and explores what the future of skiing could look like.
Learn more about Bluebird Backcountry HERE.
Wednesday, March 23 | WINTER SPORTS & WILDLIFE | Rudi Hartmann, Professor at UC Denver
Join us on March 23rd for a presentation led by Rudi Hartmann, Professor at UC Denver. "Winter Sports & Wildlife" will feature a panel of experts, including Jake Ivan, Liz Roberts, and Cal Orlowski. They will discuss how the Canadian Lynx and outdoor enthusiasts share the Vail Pass recreation area followed by a Q&A.
Billy Fiske is uniform. Courtesy of the Battle of Britain London Monument.
Wednesday, March 30 | BILLY FISKE: AIR FORCE TO ASPEN | Kevin Billings, President, Billy Fiske Foundation
Between his Olympic career and his military service, Billy Fiske was instrumental in the early development of Aspen ski area. Learn more about Billy’s extraordinary life and his connection to Aspen.
Learn more about the Billy Fiske Foundation HERE.