My Life in Winters: History of the Ski Industry
Dates: | January 22, 2024 |
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Meets: | M from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
Location: | Bozeman, MT - Museum of the Rockies |
Cost: | $0.00 |
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Description
This extraordinary tale of one man's journey through the rise of the ski industry describes how Mike Ewing and other ski enthusiasts transformed North America's ski industry into a pastime enjoyed by millions of families. Before the first American won an Olympic Alpine medal or snowboards were allowed on the mountains, innovators had to build the ski industry into the culture we enjoy today.
Program Takeaways
- Importance of skiing to people who take part in it.
- Importance of skiing to the regional economy.
- Skiing is a lifelong sport for toddlers to grandparents.
Fee: | $0.00 |
Bozeman, MT - Museum of the Rockies
600 West Kagy BlvdBozeman, Montana 59717
Mike Ewing
Mike Ewing has been skiing for 70 years and teaching for 50. At nine, he first learned to ski, starting a life-long love for the sport. He dropped out of college to pursue a career in skiing -- it seemed risky at the time, but it turned out to be the right decision! Mike has worked for world-class resorts like Vail and Arapahoe Basin and ski industry giants such as A&T Ski Company, Lange Boots and K-2 Skis. He was president of the Professional Ski Instructors Association, Northern Rocky Mountain Region, for eight years. He has taught at Big Sky for many years and will teach and do clinics at Bridger Bowl for the 23/24 season.