Preserve, Share and Inspire
Our mission is to preserve the winter sports and Olympic history of the Sierra Nevada Region, to share stories of the legends of winter, and to inspire generations to experience the wonder and passion of our unique mountain spirit.
Our Key Initiatives
Historical
Significance
California and Nevada
Winter Sport Collection
Milestone
Moment
The 1960 Winter Olympics
Hall of Fame
Celebrating Our Regional Winter Sports Legends, Then and Now
Our Vision
Our vision is to establish a place where the evolution of winter sports in the Sierra Nevada and the 1960 Winter Olympics can be researched, studied, and displayed in an inspiring, environmentally beautiful building.
We will create a space where local legends can be recognized and celebrated, and where both residents and visitors from all over the world can gather and experience the pioneering spirit that built this magical place.
Amazing Stories
The “Miracle of Squaw Valley” – The Olympics Hires Walt Disney
Pageantry Chairman Walt Disney put his magical mark on the VIII Olympic Winter Games with the Tribune of Honor, the Avenue of Athletes, the opening and closing ceremonies and entertainment, and a firework shows.
Planning and Prowess Pay Off at McKinney Creek
As plans for the Olympic Games progressed, a source of major grumbling from the international community was over the offsite location of the venue for the cross-country competition.
Olympic Village – A Transformation
The bid was won, but the challenge had just begun. The thought of turning a remote, undeveloped mountain valley into a world-class winter sports park capable of supporting a daytime population of 50,000 was a sobering one.
Our Partners & Sponsors
Get Involved
Through generous donations, grants and the enduring support of the Tahoe Truckee community, we have built a passionate team to bring the vision to a reality in the near future. Yet, there is much work to be done. Please consider a contribution to the foundation through the Community Campaign or by contacting the S.N.O.W. Sports Museum team to get involved.