Join us on November 2nd from 12-5 for films, talks, and activities related t o Vermont's Nordic Skiing Tradition. The opening is free and open to all.
November 2 Exhibit Opening at Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum
Displays outside the Museum in Parking Lot
- Mountain Grooming – Arctic Cat 29014 Bearcat Groomer Special with Tidd-tec G2 groomer
- NENSA
- Adaptive Equipment
- Ski Erg Laser Biathlon. Has laser gun and will use VTSSM Concept2 SkiErg
- HDK Snow Making
- Nordic Track – Mike Hussey
Schedule for the Day
Noon –12:30
Welcome comments and Ribbon Cutting
12:30 – 1:30: Exhibit intros: How Vermont paved the way for successful xc ski areas
Vermont as Nordic Destination (Marketing, Publications, Resorts) – Greg Gerdel
Vermont’s role with Nordic Ski Industry Associations (EPSTI, NSTOA, USSA) –John Tidd
Instruction – “Teaching Nightmares of the Past”
NSTOA - Meet the Pioneer: Joe Pete Wilson
Film – Cross Country Skiing featuring Joe Pete Wilson, Johannes Von Trapp, John Caldwell and his family
1:30-2:30: Exhibit Intros: Technology
The evolution of Cross Country Ski Clothing: Function and Fashion – Poppy Gall and Janice Fleetwood-Bean
Noteworthy Nordic equipment that characterized the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s - Gene Foley and Charlie Yerrick
Film showing: Four SKiers
2:30-3:30: Exhibit Intros: Vermont Olympic Athletes – Jim Galanes and Trina Hosmer
Film: Man in Flight, US Biathlon 2014 film
3:30-4:30: Exhibit Intro: Learning to ski
Vermont Nordic Ski Clubs and Youth Ski League – Pennie Rand
Nordic Programs at Vermont Colleges, Ski Academies/Prep Schools, Public Schools – Jim Fredericks
Top 10 Vermont Events – Rob Center
Film: I hope I Get a Purple Ribbon
An evening at Trapp Family Lodge
5:30 – 6:30: Cash Bar – Trapp Lager, Wine
A portion of the proceeds will go towards the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum
6:30 - 7:45: Buffet Dinner. $35 per person. Click here to buy your ticket.
- Tagsuppen – Chef’s Daily Creation (you mentioned Harvest items, I will request this)
- Tomato & Artichoke Salad
- Gemischter Salad – Garden Salad with Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Carrots
- Roasted Salmon with Lemon Cream Sauce & Roasted Hazelnuts
- Grilled Chicken with Tyrolean Sauce (Tomato & Herb Relish)
- Cauliflower Risotto
- Bratwurst with Sauerkraut
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Buttered Green Beans with Smoked Bacon Bits
- Fruit Salad, Linzertorte, Sachertorte
7:45 – 8:00: Program
The 2013-14 US Ski Teams: Nordic, Nordic Combined, Biathlon, and Jumping: An overview of each of the teams, the Vermont members and 2014 Sochi Olympic predictions.
Special Guests: Max Cobb (USA Biathlon), Peter Graves (USA Ski Jumping) and a statement from Tom Kelly (USSA)
Enjoy the company!
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