Events
and Programs
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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
Speaker Series
“Moving Line” Documentary Film
Moving Line is the story of the first ski-crossing of Colorado. Three amateur skiers from Boulder set out to find a historic path across the snow, a route that helped map the Colorado Trail and led to a surprising appreciation for art. Discussion to follow with filmmaker Cameron Wyatt.
Cameron Wyatt is an Emmy Nominated TV editor with more than 10 years of experience as a professional videographer. Cameron has edited film for Meta, Discovery Channel, Food Network, and others.
Doors: 5:15 pm
Program: 6 pm
Tickets: Food & Beverage Included
Members: $20 (reserved seating)
Non-Members: $25 (general admission)
Purchase tickets online HERE.
Or call us at 970-476-1876
This Program is made possible by our Presenting Sponsor, Discover Vail Discover Vail
Thank you for supporting the Colorado Snowsports Museum!
Speaker Series
‘Mission Mt. Mangart’ – Film Screening
With Filmmaker, Chris Anthony
In Celebration of the anniversary of the 10th Mountain Division’s WWII Battle of Riva Ridge, join filmmaker Chris Anthony for a screening of his documentary film, ‘Mission Mt. Mangart’, the story of the 10th Mountain Division.
‘Mission Mt. Mangart’ has won several prestigious film festival awards, including Best Historical Film at the 2021 Cannes World Film Festival, Best Feature-Length Documentary & Best Original Score at the Florence Film Awards, and accolades from the Castellabate Film Festival and Milan Gold Awards, recognizing its powerful untold stories of WWII ski soldiers.
Chris Anthony is a Colorado native and esteemed Snow Sports Hall of Fame member. Since retiring from professional skiing, Chris has focused his efforts on The Chris Anthony Youth Project, a non-profit foundation that strives to inspire and educate younger generations.
Doors: 5:15pm
Program: 6-7 pm
Tickets: (Food & Beverage Included)
$20 – Members (reserved seating)
$25 – Non-Members (general admission)
Purchase tickets online HERE
or by calling us at 970-476-1876
Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor Discover Vail
Thank you for supporting the Colorado Snowsports Museum!
Speaker Series
The Lighter Side of Skiing
With Jeff Blumenfeld
Take a run with Jeff Blumenfeld, writer for Skiing History Magazine, down the “Lighter Side of Skiing!” When skiing is depicted in movies, TV or cartoons it usually doesn’t bode well for the sport. Same for the careers of get rich, quick ski product entrepreneurs. Remember bota bags, bongo boards, Astral Tunes, and ski masks? Learn more about bygone mountain gadgets that didn’t make the cut, and Hollywood’s interesting stance on skiing and ski culture.
Jeff Blumenfeld is president and founder, Blumenfeld and Associates, a Boulder-based PR firm. He serves on the board of the International Skiing History Association; and is chairman of the Rocky Mountain chapter of The Explorers Club. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, and is author of “Travel With Purpose, A Field Guide to Voluntourism.”
Doors Open: 5:15pm
Program: 6-7:15pm
Tickets: (Food & Beverage Included)
Members – $20
Non-Members – $25
You may purchase ticket online HERE
or by calling us at 970-476-1876
A special thanks to our presenting sponsor, Discover Vail
Thank you for supporting the Colorado Snowsports Museum!
Special Events
Avy Dog Bourbon Après at the Museum
Friday, Feb 27th – 3:30-6pm
Join us at the Museum for the Avy Dog Pop-up shop & Whiskey Tasting!
Avy Dog Bourbon’s new product line has arrived! Shop the gear and enjoy bourbon samples. Visit with Vail’s Avalanche dogs.
At the Colorado Snowsports Museum | 970.476.1876
Located in the Vail Transportation Center – 2nd Floor
231 S Frontage Rd E | Vail Village, CO 81657
Questions? email us at museum@snowsportsmuseum.org
Speaker Series
Summiting the World’s Tallest Peaks
With Tracee Metcalfe
Mountaineer, backcountry skier and internal medicine physician from Vail, in 2024 Tracee Metcalfe became the first US woman, and 3rd US human to summit all 14 of the world’s highest mountains. Her incredible journey took nearly a decade to complete, involved 21 expeditions to 8000-meter peaks in Nepal, Pakistan and Tibet. Tracee will discuss her journey from the Rocky Mountains to the World’s highest peaks.
Doors Open: 5:15 pm
Program: 6-7 pm
Tickets: (Food & beverage Included)
Members: $20
Non-Members: $25
You may purchase tickets online HERE
or by calling us at 970-476-1876
A very special thanks to our presenting sponsor Discover Vail
Thank you for supporting the Colorado Snowsports Museum!
Speaker Series
“Notorious Hunter” – The Cutting Room Floor
With Author John LaConte
John LaConte, author of Notorious Hunter, the story of the Gore Range’s namesake, the infamous “Lord” Gore, will share the stories that go beyond the pages of his book. Books available for signing.
In the mid-1800s, Anglo-Irish aristocrat Sir St. George Gore embarked on an ambitious expedition through the Rocky Mountains. His extravagant hunting party slaughtered thousands of animals during their tour through the beautiful Colorado Territory and left multiple landmarks bearing his name behind them.
Vail Daily reporter John LaConte has worked in news since 2003 in television, print and multimedia. He has covered more than a dozen local governments in California and Colorado and has also authored sports stories for Decline Magazine and ESPN.
Doors Open: 5:15 pm
Program: 6-7 pm
Tickets: Food & Beverage Included
Members: $20 (reserved seating)
Non-Members: $25 (general admission)
Purchase tickets online HERE
or by calling us at 970-476-1876
A special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, Discover Vail
Thank you for Supporting the Colorado Snowsports Museum!
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
February 4th has been rescheduled for February 11th
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
