Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum facts for kids

The Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum is a cool place in Vermont where you can learn all about winter sports! It's a museum dedicated to the history of skiing and snowboarding in Vermont.

The museum first started in 1988 in a town called Brandon, Vermont. It was originally just called The Vermont Ski Museum. Then, in 2000, it moved to Stowe. It officially opened its doors to visitors in its new spot in 2002.

In 2011, the museum added "Snowboard" to its name. This showed that it celebrates both skiing and snowboarding history. Today, the museum often changes its exhibits. This means there's always something new to see! The only exhibit that stays the same is the Hall of Fame.

The main goal of the museum is to "collect, preserve, and celebrate Vermont's skiing and snowboarding history." This means they gather old items, keep them safe, and share the amazing stories of winter sports in Vermont.

Where is the Museum Located?

The museum is in a special building in Stowe, Vermont. It's called the Perkins Building and is located at 1 South Main Street.

Did you know the building itself is very old? It was built in 1818 and was once the Old Town Hall. In the 1860s, the building was actually moved to its current spot! It was completely updated in 2002 to become the museum you see today.

What Can You See at the Museum?

The museum has a huge collection of items related to skiing and snowboarding. As of 2012, they had about 7,500 items! These items are grouped into different areas.

Here are some of the cool things you can find:

• Ski and snowboard equipment, like old skis, boots, and snowboards.
• Ski and snowboard clothing from different times.
• Mechanical equipment, which might include parts of old ski lifts.
• Items specific to different ski areas in Vermont.
• Things related to the 10th Mountain Division, a special group of soldiers who were trained to ski in the mountains.
• Art inspired by skiing and snowboarding.
• A library with over 800 books, photos, and other historical papers.

The museum is also working on making old films and interviews available online. This way, more people can learn about Vermont's winter sports history. They work hard to keep all these items safe and make sure visitors can enjoy them.

Fun Events at the Museum

Besides its exhibits, the museum hosts many exciting events each year. These events help celebrate winter sports and bring people together.

Some of the annual events include:

• The Stowe Mountain Film Festival, where you can watch movies about mountains and adventure.
• The VT Antique Alpine Race, a fun race using old-fashioned ski gear.
• The VT Antique Nordic Race, another race for classic cross-country skiing.
• The Epic Summer Event, a special gathering during the warmer months.
• The presentation of the Paul Robbins Ski Journalism Award, which honors great writers about skiing.

Honoring Ski and Snowboard Stars: The Hall of Fame

The museum also has a special Hall of Fame. This is where they honor people who have made a big difference in Vermont's skiing and snowboarding history. These people might be amazing athletes, coaches, or others who helped the sports grow.

Hall of Fame Inductees

Paul Robbins Journalism Award

This award is given to people who write great stories about skiing. It's named after Paul Robbins, a famous ski journalist.

Images for kids

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  Exhibited in the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum displaying ski and snowboard clothing.

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  Lift outside the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum.

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  The museum's ski and snowboard equipment exhibit.

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  Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum Library and Archive Materials exhibit.