Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame
Colorado Snowsports Museum
A free museum at the entrance to Vail Village that tells the story of Colorado skiing and the 10th Mountain Division of World War II.
The Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame is on the upper floor of the Vail Village transportation center and was renovated in 2017 with more modern displays. The exhibits begin with 19th-century miners using skis, then move to the 10th Mountain Division, which trained at nearby Camp Hale during World War II. After the war, many of these veterans founded Vail and other Colorado ski areas. The museum also displays vintage ski equipment, the development of snowboarding and the stories of Hall of Fame members. Admission is free, though donations are welcome. It is small, making it a good stop after a day on the slopes or on a rainy day.
Opening hours
About 10:00–18:00 (check official website)
Nearby sights
- Vail Village
- Vail Mountain
- Betty Ford Alpine Gardens
- Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
- Lionshead Village
- Eagle's Nest & Eagle Bahn Gondola
- Vail Back Bowls
- Blue Sky Basin