SNOW Sports Museum Foundation

01/16/2026

Did you know Olympic Village Inn sits at the heart of Olympic history? 🏔️ Once home to the 1960 Winter Games, the valley still carries the spirit of the athletes and visionaries who helped shape winter sports as we know them today.

Want to explore more of that legacy? Stop by the SNOW Sports Museum Foundation at the Boatworks Mall, where artifacts, photos, and memorabilia share the incredible story of the Sierra Nevada’s past.

01/15/2026

You're invited! Please join us on February 6th for a SKI HISTORY DAY hosted by the SNOW Sports Museum in partnership with Sugar Bowl Resort. Ski History Day is a special small-group experience offering a memorable winter morning and afternoon spent exploring historic terrain, diving into stories from the early days of California skiing, and connecting with the people preserving this heritage for future generations. Full info on our website. Signups through Eventbrite link there.

Palisades Press
Sugar Bowl Resort

Grand Pacific Resorts
Katie Biggers
Daron Rahlves
Starr Walton Hurley
Eddy Ancinas
Emily Ehrlich Laine

A One-of-a-Kind Immersive Experience in the Birthplace of California Ski Culture Nestled at 7,000 feet on Donner Summit, Sugar Bowl has long been a cornerstone of Sierra Nevada ski heritage, a place shaped by pioneers, innovators, Olympians, and adventurers. This February, you’re invited to step i...

08/02/2025

Enjoying all of our amazing visitors today! Thank you for coming out for the SNOW Sports Museum Open House- Heritage Trail 💛

04/14/2025

04/14/2025

Jonny Moseley serving up the moves 👌

04/14/2025

Thank you, Palisades Press, for sharing these wonderful photos that highlight the rich history and vibrant spirit of our snow sports community. We appreciate your attendance, support, and help in preserving and celebrating our Olympic history.

04/12/2025

It’s a beautiful day in Tahoe! ☀️ The patio’s open at 11:30 at Jake's On The Lake, there’s live music, family fun, and more happening all day at Boatworks Mall 🎶🎨

Swing by after the Spring Eggstravaganza at the Tahoe City Golf Course and celebrate Tahoe’s Olympic legacy with us at the SNOW Sports Museum at Boatworks

✨ Amazing Artisan vendors
Tamacino| Lala Jewelry | Snowfire Jewelry | Timms Made | Fast & Luse Fiber Arts | Tahoe Artisan
🎨 Kids activities (Facepainting with Brooke Wyrd and Coloring 12-3pm)
🎤 Speaker series (4-6pm)
🍷 Wine specials at Wine Collective
🎉 Model unveiling at 6 PM!

Let’s toast to history and community—see you there! 🏔️

04/11/2025

❄️ Olympic Reflections: Blyth Arena Model Unveiling
Join us Saturday, April 12th at the SNOW Sports Museum (inside Boatworks Mall, Tahoe City) for a full day of community, Olympic history, and celebration! 🥇

We’re unveiling a model of the historic Blyth Arena, paying tribute to the 1960 Winter Olympics right here in Tahoe—and looking ahead to the 2026 Games in Cortina! 🇺🇸➡️🇮🇹
🕛 12PM–7PM | FREE & open to all!
✨ Main event & speaker series: 4–6PM

🎨 Artisan vendors + local nonprofits
🎶 Live music by Robbie Gade & Friends
🎉 Family fun zone - Facepainting and Coloring!
🥐 Blackwall Bakery pop-up 10am
🍷 Wine specials from Tahoe Wine Collective & Cocktail Special from Jake's on the Lake
🎤 Guest speakers from Auburn Ski Club, SNOW Museum, and more
🎉 Model unveiling + community toast at 6PM

📍 SNOW Sports Museum at Boatworks – 760 N Lake Blvd, Tahoe City
🌐 Learn more at www.thesnowmuseum.org

Let’s honor our legacy and celebrate what’s ahead!

04/11/2025

Join in the celebration at the Boatworks this Saturday from noon- 7 pm as the Snow Sports Museum unveils the Blyth Arena exhibit. Music, artisans, speakers and wine from Tahoe Wine Collective.

03/21/2025

As the world gears up for Cortina 2026, come explore our local Winter Olympic roots 🇺🇸❄️
The Snow Sports Museum is now open at the Boatworks Mall in Tahoe City! Take a walk through ski history with legendary artifacts, photos, and stories from the Auburn Ski Club’s Western SkiSport Museum, plus the 10th Mountain Division, Longboard Racing, and the evolution of Sierra ski areas.

Don’t miss our 1960 Winter Olympics exhibit- packed with personal memorabilia and rare items from the Games that put Tahoe on the global map.

📍Open daily 10am-5pm at Boatworks Mall

02/20/2025

A piece of Olympic history has returned to Tahoe! 🏅

An artifact from the 1960 Winter Olympics, long thought lost, has made its way back home. Check out this fascinating story from Moonshine Ink about its journey and significance to our local history.

🔗 Read more: https://www.moonshineink.com/tahoe-news/lost-artifact-of-1960-olympics-returns-to-tahoe/

North Lake Tahoe regains a piece of Olympic history when the original Blyth Arena model, missing to the world for decades, will be exhibited at the SNOW Sports Museum in Tahoe City starting in March.

01/23/2025

Exciting Opportunity: Marketing Consultant & Event Planner

The SNOW Sports Museum at the Boatworks Mall in Tahoe City is seeking a passionate and skilled professional to help bring Sierra ski and snow sports history to life!

🗓️ Short-Term, Flexible Role
Create a 2025 community awareness strategy.
Plan and promote the unveiling of a historically significant Blyth Arena and Olympic Park model.
Coordinate events, partnerships, and promotional campaigns.

💼 Who We’re Looking For:
Someone with a passion for snow sports and Sierra history.
Strong ties to the North Lake Tahoe community and marketing/event planning experience.
💰 Compensation: $3,000 stipend (independent contractor role).

📅 Deadline to Apply: January 27, 2025, by 5:00 pm.
📧 Submit your Statement of Qualifications: [email protected]

Let’s work together to honor and share the legacy of snow sports in our region! For more details and to apply, visit: Read More