Explore Our Exhibits
A Journey Through Snow Sports History
Step into a world where snow, speed, and innovation lives on...
Our carefully curated exhibits take you on a journey through the rich history of snow sports, showcasing the evolution of gear, the legendary athletes who redefined the sport, and the groundbreaking events that have shaped it. Whether you're a seasoned skier or new to the slopes, our exhibits offer something for everyone—unearthing stories of adventure, perseverance, and the mountain lifestyle that has captivated generations. Discover how snow sports have left an indelible mark on culture, technology, and the human spirit.
New Display
Celebrating 50 Years of Colorado Snowsports
As America turns 250 and Colorado celebrates its 150th birthday, the Colorado Snowsports Museum celebrates 50 years! The CSM is proud to present an exhibition dedicated to our 50th anniversary. Come learn about Colorado history, the founding of the Museum, celebrate past exhibits, and share your stories.
Rotating Exhibition
Warren Miller: Freedom Found
In our new rotating exhibit, we invite you to learn about the life of Warren Miller. Filmmaker, artist, author, and more: this exhibit dives into some of the often untold aspects of Warren's life. This exhibit includes several never-before-seen artifacts that speak to Warren's journey as the father of the “ski stoke” film genre, using his action sports movies to generate excitement for skiing and snowboarding for everyone.
Permanent Collection
Climb to Glory
This exhibit, one of the most comprehensive of its kind in the world, celebrates the famed 10th Mountain Division, the mountain troopers of World War II. Learn the inspiring story of the 10th as they trained at Camp Hale and fought in the Italian Alps.
Permanent Collection
Skiing Through Time
This exhibit chronicles the history of skiing in Colorado, from the Scandinavian miners of the 1860s to the development of ski lifts and the National Ski Patrol.
Permanent Collection
Colorado Competition Timeline
The competition timeline is a 19-foot sliding interactive monitor that chronicles the history of competitive skiing in Colorado and around the globe.
Permanent Collection
Out There
Out There features one of the world's most comprehensive collections of snowboarding history. With assistance from the Colorado Snowboard Archive, the exhibit is seen through the eyes of some individuals who helped transform the dream of snowboarding into reality.
Permanent Collection
Colorado Ski Resorts
This engaging exhibit features an interactive Ski Resorts Table, offering detailed information on Colorado’s active ski areas and 30 “Lost Resorts.”
Permanent Collection
Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame
The Colorado Snowsports Hall of Fame exhibit pays tribute to the state’s ski and snowboard industry icons.The exhibit features an interactive touchscreen monitor that allows guests to learn the inspiring stories of the men and women who built the Colorado snow sports industry.
Permanent Collection
James Bond “A View To A Kill”
Our latest display showcases a piece of pop culture history and one of the first snowboards many people had ever seen. On loan from Hilary Sims, this Tom Sims snowboard was famously used by James Bond in the 1984 film "A View to A Kill."
