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Grant Awarded to Improve U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame

Ishpeming, MI – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula last week received a $30,000 grant from the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs to help fund exterior renovations. The grant will help fund construction of two roundabouts on the north and south side of Hall’s property this spring.  The Hall of … Continue reading Grant Awarded to Improve U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame

Ski Museum Opens in Washington

Snoqualmie Pass, WA – The Washington State Ski & Snowboard Museum has opened its doors on Snoqualmie Pass. The 501(c)3 non-profit will maintain a “soft opening” with limited hours Wednesdays through Sundays until its scheduled grand opening celebration on October 10. The museum features exhibits celebrating Washington’s ski resorts past and present, skiing history, personalities, 39 … Continue reading Ski Museum Opens in Washington

U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Announces the Class of 2014

Ishpeming, MI – The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame in Ishpeming on Thursday announced 10 athletes and sport builders as inductees elected to the Hall of Fame who will make up the Class of 2014, its largest since 1984. Among the inductees are Olympic champion snowboarder Ross Powers, World Alpine Championship medalist Erik Schlopy, noted … Continue reading U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Announces the Class of 2014

U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Names Class of 2013

Ishpeming, MI – Six athletes and sport builders have been elected to the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame in Ishpeming, the birthplace in 1905 of the National Ski Association (now U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association), for their contributions to the sport. Honorees for 2013 include big mountain skier Scot Schmidt, freestyle pioneer and world … Continue reading U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame Names Class of 2013

Four New Members Inducted Into Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame

Park City, UT – On Thursday, the Will and Jean Pickett Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame inducted four new members into its honored ranks. A capacity crowd attended the event held at the Alf Engen Ski Museum in Park City.  This year’s honorees are Dean Perkins, Alan Schoenberger, the late Dr. Robert Smith, and LeRoy Schultz, all of … Continue reading Four New Members Inducted Into Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame

Vermont Ski Museum to Induct Five Into Hall of Fame

Stratton Mountain, VT – The Vermont Ski and Museum Hall of Fame in Stowe will add five honorees to its roster when it inducts the class of 2013 at a ceremony to be held in Stratton Mountain on Oct. 26. Tickets to the gala are now available through the Museum’s website, www.vtssm.com. for $50 each, … Continue reading Vermont Ski Museum to Induct Five Into Hall of Fame