The 2013 New England Ski Museum Shop catalog is now in print and online, featuring more than 35 new products that convey the excitement, adventure and nostalgia of skiing from the 1930s to 2012. The 24-page catalog offers perfect gifts for skiers and lovers of winter, and quite a few… Read more“2013 Ski Museum Shop Catalog Now in Print”
Category: Museum News
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Bernie Weichsel to Receive 7th Spirit of Skiing Award
More than a quarter century after he created the prestigious BEWI Award which honors pioneers of skiing and the ski industry, ski and snowboard expo producer Bernie Weichsel will receive the New England Ski Museum’s Spirit of Skiing award in recognition of his influence in popularizing the sport. The award… Read more“Bernie Weichsel to Receive 7th Spirit of Skiing Award”
New England Ski Museum Unveils New Permanent Exhibition
For the first time in many decades, the New England Ski Museum has revamped its permanent exhibition, those images and artifacts that stay on view from year to year while the museum’s shorter-term displays frequently change. The new exhibition, titled “From the First Tracks to the Fall Line: eight thousand… Read more“New England Ski Museum Unveils New Permanent Exhibition”
International Ski History Association honors New Hampshire ski history
Three from NH inducted to Hall of Fame; Cannon, Gunstock, Tuckerman Ravine books awarded SEATTLE, WASHINGTON—New Hampshire was well represented during the International Skiing History Association’s Ski Heritage Week in the Pacific Northwest earlier this month. Three books showcasing the state’s strong ski history received Skade Awards from ISHA, and… Read more“International Ski History Association honors New Hampshire ski history”
Ski Museum Catalog Showcases Ski Town Artisans
The Annual Ski Museum Catalog Showcases gifts for skiers! New England Ski Museum’s Museum Shop Catalog features gifts produced by local authors, filmmakers and small businesses near its Franconia Notch location, as well as from craftspeople in ski towns from Carrabassett Valley, Maine to Truckee, California. View our online Catalog here….
Ski Museum Awarded Grant from Institute of Museum and Library Services
Thanks to a grant from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), New England Ski Museum will create a new permanent exhibit telling the story of the development of skiing as a sport and an economic engine of the North Country. The $86,014 grant to the Ski Museum… Read more“Ski Museum Awarded Grant from Institute of Museum and Library Services”