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10th Mountain Division
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The Legacy of the 10th Mountain Division The 10th Mountain Division holds a unique and honored place in both military and ski history. Formed during World War II as a specialized U.S. Army unit trained for alpine combat, the 10th Mountain Division drew from a pool of expert skiers, mountaineers and outdoorsmen from across the […]
Franconia Branch – Permanent Exhibit
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From the First Tracks to the Fall Line The Museum’s centerpiece permanent exhibit, From the First Tracks to the Fall Line: Eight Thousand Years of Skiing, chronicles skiing’s remarkable evolution across millennia and continents. This exhibition ties global ski history to the local stories of Franconia and Cannon Mountain, creating a rich narrative tapestry. Highlights […]
North Conway Branch – Permanent Exhibit
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By Rob Burbank The New England Ski Museum’s Eastern Slope Branch in North Conway, N.H., uses a variety of media and engaging exhibits to illuminate the region’s rich ski history. Videos highlight the accomplishments of Olympians with ties to New England, such as Michaela Shiffrin, Sophie Caldwell, and Tyler Palmer. Sis and skiwearof other Olympians, […]
Volunteer
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Volunteer with the New England Ski Museum: Preserve Ski History and Make an Impact Are you passionate about skiing and its rich history? Do you want to contribute your time and skills to a meaningful cause? The New England Ski Museum invites you to join our volunteer team and help us preserve, celebrate, and share […]
Hannes Schneider Meister Cup
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About Every year during the first weekend of March, we celebrate the Hannes Schneider Meister Cup Race, honoring the life of the renowned Austrian skimeister whose pioneering ski teaching brought excitement and prosperity to North Conway, NH and St. Anton, Austria and the world of skiing at large. Hannes Schneider was a mountain soldier on […]
Gift Shops
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Shop Unique Ski-Themed Gifts The New England Ski Museum’s gift shops are perfect destinations for ski enthusiasts, snowboarding fans, history buffs, and anyone looking for unique souvenirs or thoughtful gifts. It’s the best place to find presents for the skiers in your life! Located within our Franconia, NH, and North Conway, NH branches, each shop […]
Our Board of Directors
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2025 Board of Directors President Vacant Vice President Timothy G. ScottJackson, NH Tim Scott lives in Jackson, New Hampshire with his wife, Sheila and three dogs. He has skied in the Mount Washington Valley and around the world since he was two and a half. He raced alpine for Don Henderson at Holderness School and […]
Our History
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The New England Ski Museum has a rich history rooted in preserving and showcasing the history of skiing and the 10th Mountain Division. Here’s a timeline of our key milestones: 1977 Formation and Early Development The organization was formed as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The museum actively started collecting items relating to the history of skiing. […]
Our Mission
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New England Ski Museum collects, preserves, and exhibits elements of ski history for the purposes of research, education, and inspiration. Specifically, the Museum:
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The New England Ski Museum is a member supported non-profit organization dedicated to the history of skiing and the 10th Mountain Division with locations in Franconia and North Conway, NH. OUR MISSION Spotlights Hannes Schneider Meister Cup Become a Member Shop Our Museum Locations North Conway Museum Current Exhibit at the North Conway Location Leisure & Legacy: The […]