Nov 12, 2023 | Events, Events & Press, Fundraising, SNOW News, Stories
The SNOW Sports Museum is excited to announce the launch of its online auction fundraiser! This auction features a variety of packages that any ski enthusiast will love, including: An exclusive ski day with Lake Tahoe local and ski racing Olympian, Travis Ganong. Up...
Jun 17, 2023 | Events & Press, Museum Progress, SNOW News, Stories, Uncategorized
Amidst the majestic snow-capped peaks of Tahoe City, a time capsule of exhilarating schusses and Olympic triumphs awaits at The Boatworks, where a remarkable ski history and the epic saga of the 1960 Winter Olympics come alive in a captivating museum experience. The...
Jun 17, 2023 | Museum Progress, SNOW News, Stories, Uncategorized
Shared from Placer.Ca.Gov The proposed project would include construction of a two-story, U-shaped building celebrating the 1960 Winter Olympics and history of winter sports in the Sierra Nevada. The building would consist of up to 20,000 square feet (sf) with a...
Oct 5, 2022 | Events, SNOW News
We love October! This month is a turn toward winter, with cooling temps and the onslaught of emails about renewing our mountain passes. This time of year is called “Locals Summer” because the vacation crowds have gone and we can find a good seat at our local watering...
Feb 3, 2022 | SNOW News, Stories
Photograph: Starr Walton-Hurley carries Olympic Torch in Squaw Valley. In 1960, SNOW Sports Museum Athlete Ambassador, Starr Walton-Hurley, was one of the Olympic Torch bearers at the Winter Games in Squaw Valley. In fact, she carried the torch through the valley to...
