February 07, 2013 – Check out this amazing video as Suzy “Chapstick” Chaffee pulls some fantastic moves on skis. Chaffee is a former Olympic alpine ski racer, ballet skier, model, and actress. She won three world titles in freestyle ski ballet in the early 1970’s. Her nickname “Chapstick” stems from her stint as a spokesperson for ChapStick lip balm in the 70s. Chaffee is also a Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum Hall of Fame Inductee.

February 07, 2013 (Wilmington, VT) – Snow is in the forecast – come join us for stop 3 of the Retro-Gear Tour Series on February 9th at Timber Creek in Wilmington.

Kelly Kahler, a long time cross country ski area manager, has put together a panel of cross country skiing experts. Come skiing (in new snow!) and join us for a lunchtime chat with Armand Roy, Rudy Veraguth, and John Tidd. As ski area developers, instructors, and skiers, they can offer insight into how the industry and sport have developed in Vermont.

At Timber Creek, the skier has a choice of adventures on a trail system that meanders and explores forested hills and reaches views of the high mountain ridges. The trails coincide, at times, along the way allowing the skier to create fun, mysterious loops that offer varying skiing experiences. Discover a wonderful winter world in the Vermont mountains through the trails of Timber Creek Cross Country Ski Area!

Mark your February calendars for: Hall of Fame Inductee Bucky Broomhall at Viking Nordic Center on February 23.

Read more about the Retro-Gear Ski Tour HERE!

2013 Retro-Gear Tour Series Calendar
– Craftsbury Outdoor Center (Craftsbury) – Sunday, January 13
– Strafford Nordic Center (Strafford) – Sunday, January 20
– Timber Creek Cross Country Center (West Dover) – Saturday, February 9
– Viking Nordic Center (Londonderry) – Saturday, February 23
– Rikert Nordic Center (Middlebury) – Saturday, March 2
– Ole’s Cross Country Center (Warren) – Saturday, March 16

Watch a video of our first tour at Craftsbury Outdoor Center. Click HERE for photos of Craftsbury and Strafford.

Click HERE for Meredith Scott talking about the Retro-Gear Ski Tour on WCAX .

For more information, visit the Museum web site www.vtssm.com or call Meredith Scott, Director/Curator at 802.253.9911 x 202.

October 12, 2012 – Join the celebrations for the 10th Anniversary of the Vermont Ski Museum as the festivities go Nordic! Sunday, October 14, a panel of speakers will highlight the past, present and future of cross country ski areas, technology, coaching, and youth development. Sunday, October 21 will see the Paul Robbins Ski Journalism Award presented to Linda Adams and Sporty Bell.

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October 14 – Nordic Ski Evolution/Revolution
Salute the New Cool of Nordic Skiing: Rally with Today’s Superstars and Past Heroes

Visit the newly redesigned long term exhibits on the Museum’s second floor, including Nordic Ski Evolution/Revolution.

The afternoon will consist of three panels that highlight the past, present and future of cross country ski areas, technology, coaching, and youth development. Panels begin at 1 with cross country ski areas, 2:30-3:45 will be technique and coaching, and 3:45-5pm will be equipment. A cash bar with buffet dinner will follow. At 7:30, the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum Nordic Hall of Fame Inductees will be available for questions and answers.

Panelists include Johannes von Trapp, Tony Clark, Joe Pete Wilson, Charlie Yerrick,

Judy Geer and Dick Dreissigacker (Craftsbury), Mike Hussey (Rikert), Jere Linehan (Strafford), Charlie Yerrick (Trapp), Bob Gray, John Tidd (EPSTI/PSIA), Janice Fleetwood Bean (EPSTI/PSIA), Bob Gray, John Tidd (EPSTI/PSIA), Janice Fleetwood Bean (EPSTI/PSIA), Carol Van Dyke (Bill Koch League/Stowe Nordic Outing Club), Justin Beckwith (Green Mountain Valley School), Pepa Miloucheva (Director of Competitive Skiing at Craftsbury), Zack Caldwell, Graham Lonetto (Edgewise), Tim Reynolds (Craftsbury), Trina Hosmer, Peter Graves, Jan Reynolds, Murray Banks and more….

Tickets are $15 for dinner, $5 for any of the panel discussions and includes admission to the Museum

Thank you to our sponsors Stowe Nordic Outing Club, The Cushman Design Group, Dave and Trina Hosmer, Ole’s Cross Country Ski Area.

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October 21 – Paul Robbins Journalism Award

The Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum cordially invites you to the Induction Ceremony and Dinner in celebration of

– Charles Minot Dole (1899-1976)
– D. Trowbridge Elliman
– Leslie Thompson Hall
– Tiger Shaw

Paul Robbins Ski Journalism Award presented to Linda Adams and Sporty Bell

Trapp Family Lodge Event Tent

– 4:30pm – Welcome reception
– 5:00-6:00pm – Induction Ceremony
– 6:30pm – Buffet dinner and music by Hall of Fame member Larry Damon and his band Z-Jaz

For complete biographical information, click HERE.

Tickets $60 members, $85 non-members

To purchase tickets, click HERE. For more details, click HERE.

For more information, contact Meredith Scott, Director/Curator, mscott@vtssm.com, 802.253.9911.

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Support the Museum
– Buy a raffle ticket.
– Renew or become a member.
– Make a donation.

More than $35,000 has been raised towards our $50,000 goal. Help us complete the 10th anniversary campaign.

Raffle tickets:
1. One-night stay in Hotel Jay Studio for four people, lift tickets and water park use included.
2. Two, four-day, adult, non-holiday, lift tickets to Stowe Mountain Resort with a guided tour by Historian Brian Lindner.
3. Scott Mega Dozer powder skis (185cm) with Marker Griffon bindings.
4. Burton set up: Custom Board, Cartel Bindings and Hail Boots (can be exchanged at the Burton Flagship Store for sizing regardless of men’s or women’s).
5. Two-night stay at the Trapp Family Lodge with trail use included.

Click here to buy tickets. $25 each or 5 for $100. You can pick the item you want to win.

Membership: Click the box for more details. 100% of membership income supports our exhibits and programs.

Donations: Click here for our 10th anniversary budget. We are almost there!

See the new exhibit One Track Mind: A Celebration of Snowboarding from Burton’s Archives.

More on the 10th Anniversary Celebrations and the museum HERE.