Events
and Programs
Explore our upcoming events and be part of the adventure!
Film Screening
When Dishwashers Were Kings
Complimentary Event
Join us at the Museum for a screening of the short film “When Dishwashers Were Kings,” a film about the loss of Telluride ski bum culture. When Dishwashers Were Kings (WDWK) is a short documentary on ski bum culture, the inevitability of change and the challenges that most small ski towns face as people adapt to these changes.
Q&A to follow.
Questions? Call us at 970-476-1876 or email museum@snowsportsmuseum.org
Colorado Snowsports Museum is located on the 3rd floor of the Vail Village Transportation Center
231 S Frontage Rd | Vail, CO 81657
Speaker Series
2026 Through the Lens Speaker Series
Join us at the Museum for another season of Through the Lens! From legendary adventurers and filmmakers to industry pioneers and historians, each program offers behind-the-scenes stories and fresh perspectives you won’t hear anywhere else.
TICKETS: Food & Beverage Included
Members $20 (Reserved Seating)
Non-Members $25 (general admission)
Doors Open: 5:15pm
Programs begin: 6pm
NEW this year! Members Only Season Pass: $140 for access to all 8 programs!
Purchase your season pass HERE or by calling 970-476-1876 or emailing us at museum@snowsportsmuseum.org
Wed, JAN 14 – The Histories of Charlie Vail & Pete Seibert with CU Professor Rudi Hartmann
Wed, JAN 21 – The History of Avalanches & Skiing with Vail’s Avalanche guru, Dale Atkins
Wed, FEB 4 – Steel Rails to Ski Trails! with Brad Swartzwelter, retired Ski Train conductor
Wed, FEB 11 – “Moving Line” Documentary Film with director, Cameron Wyatt
Wed, FEB 18 – “Mission Mt. Mangart” Film Screening & Discussion with filmmaker, Chris Anthony
Wed, FEB 25 – The Lighter Side of Skiing with Jeff Blumenfeld, VP of the International Skiing History Association
Wed, MAR 4 – Summiting the Worlds Tallest Peaks with Tracee Metcalfe, Mountaineer & Physician
Wed, MAR 11 – “Notorious Hunter”, the Cutting Room Floor with author, John LaConte
Please scroll down to visit each individual program on our events page for more details!
Questions? Call us! 970-476-1876
Yoga At The Museum
Yoga at the museum is back!
Hosted at the museum on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from
December 3rd- March 18th @ 8:30am.
All levels and experience welcome!
$15 per person, $10 for museum members
Special Events
CSM’s 50th Anniversary Bowling Tournament
Support the Museum! Join us for a fun evening of bowling in support of the Colorado Snowsports Museum’s 50th Anniversary!
Wed, April 8, 2026
@ Deca + Bol – Vail Village
5:30 – 9pm
Evening’s Schedule:
Round 1 (1st 10 teams): 5:30 – 6:30pm
Round 2 (2nd 10 teams): 7:00 – 8:00pm
Finals (Top 6 Teams): 8:00 – 9:00pm
Teams of 6 Players: $600 – Includes 1 drink ticket per player & light snacks
Spectator Tickets: $25 – Includes 1 drink ticket
To purchase your team online click HERE.
To purchase a Spectator ticket click HERE
Or call us at 970-476-1876
1970’s attire encouraged
Silent Auction + Special Contests & Games
Prizes for Top 3 Teams & Best Dressed Team!
Questions? Call 970.476.1876 or email museum@snowsportsmuseum.org
Interested in Sponsoring the event? Contact us at museum@snowsportsmuseum.org
Deca Bol is located in Solaris Plaza, Vail Village
141 E. Meadow Dr, Suite 113
Free Parking Available in Vail Transportation Center
4 Hours of Validated parking available in Solaris Parking Structure
Rent the Museuem
Host Your Event at the Museum!
Host a Private Event at the Museum!
Host your next gathering surrounded by Colorado’s rich snowsports history. The Colorado Snowsports Museum offers a one-of-a-kind setting for private events—from receptions and celebrations to corporate gatherings—right in the heart of Vail. Enhance your event with a custom history talk–an experience your guests won’t forget.
Private rentals for cocktail gatherings include four hours of exclusive access, with rates of $2,000 during peak season and $1,500 in the off-season.
Rentals for sit-down events are $2,500 for a 5 hour rental period, year-round.
The museum can comfortably host up to 65 guests for a sit-down event and up to 200 for a reception-style event.
Film Screening
WATCH – Climb to Glory
This 45-minute documentary film, produced by Warren Miller Entertainment, chronicles the legendary history of World War II’s 10th Mountain Division.
Tours
Vail History Walking Tours
Tours will being on Tuesday, November 18th 2025
Meet at the Museum on Tuesdays/Thursdays at 11 am to start a 75 minute history walk.
Cost: $10 per person
Complimentary for Members
Private Tours are available upon request
Questions? Call us! 970-476-1876
