Hike through History with Walking Mountains Science Center Guide as we commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, Iwo Jima, and the end of World War II.

Presented by The Eagle County Historical Society, 

working in partnership with the Aspen Historical Society.

History buffs are invited to view the exhibit at any time during CMC’s regular operating hours. 

Join us on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 for a private tour of the Colorado Snowsports Museum!
Event will begin at 10AM with the tour, followed by a showing of the 10th Mountain Division movie, "Climb to Glory."  We will conclude the tour with lunch in Vail, for any who would like to join.  The private tour is complimentary, with lunch going to the member account.  Click here to sign up.
Colorado Snowsports Museum information

As a skier growing up in Colorado, my awareness of the 10th Mountain Division started at a young age.   My understanding of who the soldiers actually were and their legacy didn't really kick in until I was in high school, however. And even then, I was not completely aware of their impact on American history and their role in the skiing boom — or realize my connection to it.

It was history, and as a student, I thought history was boring. Right? Wrong! Very wrong! As an adult, it has become my mission to change the perception of this.

The Birds of Prey course was developed for the 1999 World Championships, designed by 1972 Olympic champion Bernhard Russi. The first World Cup race was won by Kristian Ghedina of Italy in December 1997, but the course was then dominated by Austrians, led by the legendary Hermann Maier. He won three consecutive Birds of Prey downhills: the 1999 world title in front of 20,000 spectators, followed by World Cup victories in each of the next two seasons.