Archive for January, 2016

The Museum of Sierra Ski History and the Western Skisport Museum are partners with the Squaw Valley Ski Museum Foundation (SVSMF) in working towards the creation of a World Class museum for the region.  On January 15^th the SVSMF launched their website and one month earlier began the fundraising drive to get the project in full gear.  Between the two museums there is the largest western ski collection with 1000’s of artifacts including items from Snowshoe Thompson and skis from the gold rush era, to turn of the century skis up to items from our Olympians and the world class skiers of today.  We are all proud of the groups effort and are looking forward to making the SVSMF project happen.  Thanks everyone for the work and thanks to those that have donated.  For more information please visit the NEW SVSMF site at www.olympicskimuseum.com… Read more

The great skier Al Vincellette, winner of multiple titles, won the National Nordic Combined Championship on Feb 8^th 1960 and went on to represent the US in the 1960 Winter Olympics at Squaw Valley.  Al competed for the US in both nordic events and ski jumping which would be unheard of these days.    We are so fortunate that the family of Al donated his Olympic jumping skis which will be on display for everyone to enjoy shortly. The skis are made of wood and, unbelievable for that time, had plastic molded bottoms and stand over 7 feet tall.  There are no metal edges, as with ski jumping there is no turning, and therefore, no wear on the sides. Thank you so much Laura (Vincelette) Brewer, Al Vincelette, and Linda Vincelette
Sehidoglu and their families at present!  ~~~~~~~ (You can see David Antonucci’s Tahoe TV interview about the skis and donation under the “Event Video” link on “Events/Press” page)…. Read more