Can you name five women artists? Since 2016, the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) has been asking this question on social media each March during Women’s History Month. Using the hashtag #5WomenArtists, the campaign calls attention to the fact that women have not been treated equally in the art world, and today they remain dramatically underrepresented and undervalued in museums, galleries, and auction houses.

Each year, hundreds of cultural organizations and thousands of individuals take to social media to answer the challenge, sparking a global conversation about gender equity in the arts. For this year’s campaign, the Colorado Snowsports Museum continues to shine a light on female artists that have a connection to the snow sports industry, the mountains, and Colorado. For 2022, we’ll be celebrating several local female artists.

Snowsports MuseumMarch 15, 2022#5WomenArtists, Colorado, Art, Women's History Month, InspirationComment

10th Mountain Division Legacy Weekend in Honor of the 77th Anniversary of the Battle of Riva Ridge

In honor of the Battle of Riva Ridge, on Friday, February 18th, the Colorado Snowsports Museum, the Town of Vail, and Vail Resorts invites you to join us in learning more about the history of the 10th Mountain Division ski troopers and their lasting legacy. This post details events happening at the Colorado Snowsports Museum and in Vail as well as the history of the Battle of Riva Ridge. With the 77th Anniversary of the Battle of Riva Ridge approaching, the Colorado Snowsports Museum wants to share why this battle was a significant achievement during World War II.

2022 Beijing Olympic Uniforms -- DEEP DIVE

The Colorado Snowsports Museum, in collaboration with Spyder, presents “2022 Beijing Olympic Uniforms: Spyder & Haze Collaboration”. This exhibition highlights several Spyder uniforms worn by the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games. Disciplines represented include Alpine, Freestyle, Freeski, and other accessories worn by the entire Team. The following provides a deeper dive into the uniforms. Fashion is one of the best expressions of art because it is living art. This exhibition represents that idea and melds the worlds of both fashion and function. Spyder and Eric Haze have created a collection that gives athletes the freedom to compete while wearing comfortable uniforms – allowing them to be the best athlete they can be.

Snowsports MuseumJanuary 25, 20222022 Beijing Olympics, Eric Haze, U.S. Ski Team, Fashion, David Jacobs, Spyder, Design, Sports, Deep Dive, Exhibition, Deep PowderComment

The History of Vail Mountain

For this blog post, Jack Spicer agreed to write a piece for the Museum about Vail’s history and the many pioneers that made it happen. Jack is an avid skier, former ski instructor, and digital marketer. He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, and runs mtbskiingandfitness.com. A blog dedicated to action sports and living a lifestyle that supports recreating in the mountains. Vail Mountain pioneered alpine skiing and resort culture in the United States. Starting as a single mountain, Vail Resorts now owns 40 ski areas across three countries. But how did it all begin? To understand the history of the Vail Mountain, one needs to first look back to the Vail Valley in the early 1950s.

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, 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.

Through the Lens Returns with Presentation led by Matt Renoux, 9News

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. 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 start at 5:30pm at the CSM in Vail, Colorado.

Stories Behind the Art: Learn more about Annie Decamp and Javier Badell in Anticipation of Their Opening Reception

Join us on Wednesday December 15 for a special collaborative exhibition showcasing Annie Decamp and Javier Badell's work. The artists collaborated on over twenty works to show at the Museum. A percentage of the sales will support the Colorado Snowsports Museum. This will be a fun après ski art show. As you are coming off the mountain or before you head into the village for the evening, come grab a drink and join in on the opening reception of this collection of bold mixed media art.

Snowsports MuseumNovember 30, 2021Ski art, Mixed media, Collaboration, Annie Decamp, Javier Badell, Art show, Opening ReceptionComment

Split Decision - Birth of the Splitboard

The invention of the splitboard has completely revolutionized the backcountry experience, allowing riders to travel to their destination in a new way, opening a world of experiences they couldn’t access before. While the splitboard was an idea that was developed in multiple places at once, it was the the work of Brett "Kowboy" Kobernik and Voile owner, Mark "Wally" Wariakois that created their version of the board and binding, which was widely adopted to make splitboarding one of the fastest-growing segments of the backcountry market. For snowboarders who wanted to find their own path, this was THE revolution.

Snowsports MuseumNovember 11, 2021Culturelines, Brett "Kowboy" Kobernik, Splitboard, History, ARTILECT, Trent Bush, SnowboardingComment

Women at Camp Hale

Did you know that there were 200 women stationed at Camp Hale? The Women's Army Corps (WAC) was the women's branch of the United States Army that stationed women at Camp Hale along with the many men that trained there. It was created as an auxiliary unit on May 15, 1942, by Public Law 554 and converted to an active-duty status in the Army on July 1, 1943. The role of women at Camp Hale, and during World War II in general, has largely been lost from the historical record. Monys Hagen, history professor at Metro State College of Denver, has dedicated countless hours to preserving this history for generations to come. Although many reasons have been cited for why this history was omitted, the important action now is to correct it.

Snowsports MuseumOctober 13, 2021Women at Camp Hale, World War II, 1940s, Camp Hale, POWs, Women, Stories, Chris Anthony, Monys Hagen, ExhibitsComment

James Niehues Releasing Original Paintings and Sketches to the Public

Snowmass and Telluride originals to be auctioned off to support Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame. On October 19th, 2021, James will release the first set of 10 originals showcasing resorts across the United States including select original paintings and sketches of Brighton, Mount Hood Ski Bowl, Northstar, Killington Pico, Okemo, and Heavenly. In addition to the original Snowmass and Telluride paintings, 25 framed Limited Edition canvas prints of each mountain will be for sale and signed and numbered by James. Further releases of his collection of original paintings and sketches will be announced in the coming weeks.

Snowsports MuseumOctober 4, 2021James Niehues, Paintings, Colorado Trail Maps, Auction, Fundraising, Colorado Snowsports Hall of FameComment

Kendall Gretsch - Annual Award - Adaptive Spirit Athlete 2020

One of the most important annual celebrations of the state’s snow sports industry, the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame induction, is on tap for THIS Sunday, August 22 at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. Leading up to the 2021 Hall of Fame Celebration, the CSM is highlighting inductees and annual award recipients. Kendall, who was born with spina bifida, made her Paralympic debut as a winter-sport athlete, at the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games. Kendall is a two-time Paralympic gold medalist in Nordic skiing (6k biathlon, 12k cross-country) and is also a heavily decorated biathlon and paratriathlon athlete.

Snowsports MuseumAugust 18, 2021Colorado Snowsports Annual Awards, Adaptive Spirit Athlete, Nordic, Kendall GretschComment

Keith Gabel - Annual Award - Adaptive Spirit Athlete 2021

One of the most important annual celebrations of the state’s snow sports industry, the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame induction, is on tap for Sunday, August 22 at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. For the next several weeks leading up to the 2021 Hall of Fame Celebration, the CSM will be highlighting inductees and annual award recipients. Keith was introduced to snowboarding in 2000 and developed a love for the sport. In 2005, Keith was injured in an industrial accident that crushed his left foot. Due to complications and lack of technology at the time, he made the decision to amputate his leg just below the knee. Keith returned to his snowboard three months later.

Snowsports MuseumAugust 16, 2021Colorado Snowsports Annual Awards, Adaptive Spirit Athlete, Keith Gabel, SnowboardcrossComment

Storm Klomhaus - Annual Award - Collegiate Skier of the Year 2020

One of the most important annual celebrations of the state’s snow sports industry, the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame induction, is on tap for Sunday, August 22 at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. For the next several weeks leading up to the 2021 Hall of Fame Celebration, the CSM will be highlighting inductees and annual award recipients. In 2020, Storm, from Boulder, Colorado, finished fifth in the giant slalom and first in the slalom at the CU Invitational. She took sixth in the giant slalom and fourth in the slalom at the Utah Invite.

Mikaela Shiffrin - Annual Award - Competitor of the Year 2020 & 2021

One of the most important annual celebrations of the state’s snow sports industry, the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame induction, is on tap for Sunday, August 22 at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. For the next several weeks leading up to the 2021 Hall of Fame Celebration, the CSM will be highlighting inductees and annual award recipients. Mikaela Shiffrin has been awarded Competitor of the Year for both 2020 and 2021 - after what was possibly the most memorable and grit-filled season of her career.

Ellen Post Foster - Hall of Fame Class of 2021 - Sport Builder

One of the most important annual celebrations of the state’s snow sports industry, the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame induction, is on tap for Sunday, August 22 at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. For the next several weeks leading up to the 2021 Hall of Fame Celebration, the CSM will be highlighting inductees and annual award recipients. Ellen Post Foster, a former world class international freestyle competitor who helped create the current foundation of knowledge in the snow sports education field, now working at Beaver Creek. From a world class competitor and communicator, Ellen Post Foster has spent her life studying skiing and sharing her lessons.

Magnus Boee - Annual Award - Collegiate Skier of the Year 2021

The Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame induction is on tap for August 22. For the next several weeks leading up to the 2021 Celebration, the CSM will be highlighting inductees and annual award recipients. Colorado’s Magnus Boee picked up the largest of his many awards in April, following a spectacular sophomore season, earning the National Men's Nordic Skier of the Year by the United States Collegiate Ski Coaches Association.

Jamie Duke - Annual Award - Lifetime Achievement 2020

One of the most important annual celebrations of the state’s snow sports industry, the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame induction, is on tap for Sunday, August 22 at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. For the next several weeks leading up to the 2021 Hall of Fame Celebration, the CSM will be highlighting inductees and annual award recipients. Jamie Duke has continued to make a lasting impact on the growth of the Colorado Snowsports Museum - while also allowing the institution to fulfill its mission to celebrate Colorado snow sports by telling stories that educate and inspire others to seek adventure.

Scott Rawles - Hall of Fame Class of 2021 - Athlete

One of the most important annual celebrations of the state’s snow sports industry, the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame induction, is on tap for Sunday, August 22 at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. For the next several weeks leading up to the 2021 Hall of Fame Celebration, the CSM will be highlighting inductees and annual award recipients. Scott Rawles, a former professional mogul skier and U.S. Ski Team Moguls coach, was responsible for Olympic medalists such as Toby Dawson, Jeremy Bloom and Hannah Kearney, now living in Breckenridge.

Snowsports MuseumJuly 30, 2021Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame, Freestyle, Coach, Scott Rawles, Athlete, BreckenridgeComment

Cassidy Gray - Annual Award - Collegiate Skier of the Year 2021

One of the most important annual celebrations of the state’s snow sports industry, the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame induction, is on tap for August 22. For the next several weeks leading up to the 2021 Hall of Fame Celebration, the CSM will be highlighting inductees and annual award recipients. In 2021, Cassidy had two top career finishes: GS Finish: First (2021 RMISA Invitational at Utah) and Slalom Finish: 10th (2021 RMISA Invitational at Solider Hollow).

Carl Peterson - Annual Award - Top of the Hill 2020

One of the most important annual celebrations of the state’s snow sports industry, the Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame induction, is on tap for August 22 at the Ford Amphitheater. For the next several weeks leading up to the 2021 Celebration, the CSM will be highlighting inductees and annual award recipients. After World War II, Carl Peterson, a native of Colorado, became the leading voice and face of the National Ski Patrol System in Colorado.

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