Our Popular Speaker Series “Through the Lens” is Back at the Colorado Snowsports Museum
Join us for the remainder of the winter as we welcome speakers from various areas of the snow sports industry. Our programming series is educational, fun, and inspiring.
As winter is in full swing, we're happy to announce the start of our popular educational programming series – “Through the Lens”. This January, we welcome speakers from various snow sports related topics to share their story, celebrated through their own lens.
Kicking off our series Wednesday, January 11 is: “Celebrating 60 Years of Vail - Growing up in Vail” presented by Pete Seibert Jr. and friends. Learn about an insider’s look at the Wonder Years of Vail from those who lived it. They will talk about the early days of life in a new ski town with loads of dreams but few rules!
Join us for our first program with Pete Seibert Jr.
Pete is the son of Peter Seibert, the founder of Vail. During World War II, Peter “Pete” trained with the 10th Mountain Division and suffered a devastating leg wound. After 17 months in Army hospitals, he returned to skiing and qualified for the 1950 US Alpine Ski Team. His lifelong dream to develop and own a major ski resort came true when he discovered Vail Mountain in 1957. He built the Vail Ski Resort in 1962 and served as the first president of Vail Associates while also raising his family there.
The event starts at 5:30pm at the Colorado Snowsports Museum in Vail, Colorado. Tickets are $20 for Museum Members and $25 for the public. Beer, wine, and appetizers are included with ticket purchase. All proceeds go to the Museum in fulfilling our mission to celebrate Colorado snow sports by telling stories that educate and inspire others to seek adventure.
Get your tickets HERE.
Other programs scheduled for this year are:
February 15 - Heather Hansman, author of “Powder Days - Ski Bums, Ski Towns, and the Future of Chasing Snow,” gives a talk about the rich history of skiing and the modern heart of ski-bum culture.
February 22 - Speaker Johnnie Stevens, Colorado Snowsports Hall of Famer, tells the story of 50 years of Telluride: from a mining town to a world class snow sports resort.
March 22 - “Celebrating 60 Years of Vail - Women of Vail” welcomes speakers Carolyn Pope & Elaine Kelton.
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: www.snowsportsmuseum.org.
