1. Bringing History Alive
Explore the rich history of skiing and snowboarding
in Colorado along with the people who pioneered
the sports we love. Discover the 11 foot skis used
by early Scandinavian immigrants, the 10th
Mountain Army Division who trained at Camp Hale,
snowboarding's "Snurfer" beginnings, a walk
through winter Olympic history, ski fashion and
more. As always, entry is complimentary.
Free Admission
Donations are encouraged and appreciated
Winter Hours
November to April
Open daily 10:00am to 7:30pm*
Winter Parking: 2 hours free & free after 3:00pm
Spring/Summer/Fall Hours
Open daily 10:00am to 5:30pm*
Summer Parking: Free
Location
3rd Level of the main Vail Village Parking Structure
across from Vail’s famous Covered Bridge
*Closed on Christmas & Easter
& occasionally for private events
Please call ahead
S K I C O O P E R
We Honor the History of Colorado’s Legendary Resorts
1946: One of the 1st areas
to open every winter and
one of the last to close
1946: A world-famous
resort that includes Aspen
Mountain, Aspen Highlands,
Buttermilk & Snowmass
1980: Home of the ‘89, ’99 &
2015 World Championships,
Birds of Prey Race Course
and chocolate chip cookies
1961: One of Colorado’s
most popular resorts and
the 1st to allow
snowboarders
1972: Mining in the 19th
century helped give this
peak its name
1961: Founded by 2
Kansans and home of
Colorado’s 1st Winter
X-Games
1965: Originally named
Purgatory after a Spanish
explorer died in the Animas
River during the 1700’s
1960: 35 miles from
downtown Denver with a
terrain park specialty
1962: An affordable family
resort just down the road
from Boulder and Denver
1970: Made up of 4
mountains and known for its
night skiing
1936: Sitting next to the
Eisenhower Tunnel, one of
the highest ski areas
1936: Convenient to
Colorado Springs with a
snow average over 350”
1966: On the edge of Grand
Mesa, the largest flat
mountaintop in the world
2002: The highest and
steepest ski area in N.
America with mostly
guided-only skiing
1947: This community
resort near Leadville and
Camp Hale opened after
World War II
1983: Now known as
Granby Ranch, located near
22 natural hot springs
1963: Launched as Storm
Mountain, coined the term
“Champagne Powder”
1914: A small hill in “Ski
Town U.S.A.” used primarily
for youth and professional
ski training
1966: An inexpensive
alternative to Aspen,
located in Glenwood
Springs
1972: A historic mining
town, incredible views and
the longest vertical drop in
Colorado
1962: Former 10th
Mountain Division soldiers
founded this top ski resort
1939: Originally owned by
the city of Denver and
included a ski train from city
to slope until 2009
1938: The most snowfall of
any Colorado resort
The Lost Ski Resorts
Drop by the Museum to see some of the
111 Lost Ski Resorts of Colorado
231 South Frontage Road East
Vail, CO 81657
(970) 476-1876
skimuseum@gmail.com
www.skimuseum.net
Bringing History Alive
Explore the rich history of skiing and snowboarding
in Colorado along with the people who pioneered
the sports we love. Discover the 11 foot skis used by
pioneers who delivered mail to mining camps, the 10th
Mountain Army Division who trained at Camp Hale,
snowboarding’s “Snurfer” beginnings, a walk through
winter Olympic history, ski fashion and more.
As always, entry is complimentary.140+

2. Beginnings & Mission
Since it’s founding in 1976, the Colorado
Ski & Snowboard Museum has been
dedicated to safeguarding the spirit and
evolution of snow sports that has shaped
our State’s development. We believe in
preserving this legacy for present and
future generations and engaging the
public through interactive exhibits and
compelling hands-on education programs.
Our commitment is underscored by the
scope of our collection, and our care for
these artifacts using the best practices in
collection stewardship.
Donations & Membership
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Museum Rules
1. Don’t touch. The oil and salts on our
hands break down the materials.
2. No Flash Photography, bright light is
the most damaging agent to artifacts
3. No food, drinks or pets in the museum
Thank you to Our Partners
And a Gift Shoppe
After strolling through 130 years of ski & snowboard history
at the Museum & Hall of Fame, don’t miss one-of-a-kind
Vail ornaments, ski posters, coffee table books, Vail manhole
covers, 10th Mountain Division souvenirs and other unique
gifts and home decor items whose proceeds support this
non-profit’s efforts to preserve the legacy of snowsports.
“Mount of the Holy Cross with Chris Anthony”
Vail Poster
$195
skimuseum.net | (970) 476-1876
In the Main Vail Village Parking Structure
Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum Vail, Colorado
colorado ski areas
10th Mountain Division
BINDINGS
Hall of Fame
Colorado Ski History Timeline
Gift Shoppe
SnowboardingTriumph of a dream Spirit of olympic Champions
“Fire on the Mountain” Movie,
Diorama, Artifacts, T-bar
Gift Shoppe with one-of-a-kind Vail
ornaments, ski posters, & unique gifts.
Museum
Entrance
10th Mountain
Diorama
Pete Seibert – Vail Founder
Head Skis - From
Wood to Metal
Ski Boot
Evolution
1932 Lake Placid
Howard
Head
2010
Lindsey Vonn
Snowboard and
Snurfer History
[Jake Burton]
1980
Cindy Nelson
Colorado Ski Area Map
Current & Lost Resorts
Vail Gondola
Host
Snow Rangers, National Ski
Patrol & Today’s Ski Patrol
History of Olympic Winter Games – 1924-2010
1980
Cindy Nelson
Colorado Voters Turndown
1976 Winter Olympic Games1924 Lake Placid
Jake Burton
Hall of Fame Member
Binding Evolution 1895-2010
Mail Carriers
10th Mountain Division Training at Camp Hale
Ski Magazine
Cape