(Ishpeming, Michigan) – Skiing and Snowboarding Greats are Coming to Ishpeming
Snow may still be a few months away, but several of America’s best skiers and snowboarders will be coming to Ishpeming, Michigan, September 18.
“I never miss a chance to meet ski and snowboard heroes,” says Frida Waara from Marquette. “The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony last April in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, was a night to remember, but I’m really looking forward to welcoming these new heroes to Ishpeming. There’s no better way to kick off the ski season.”
The latest class of Honored Members will share their inspiring stories at the Hall of Fame during the annual Enshrinement Reception Friday, September 18. The free event concludes their induction in the Class of 2014.
The celebration continues Saturday, September 19, with the Ishpeming Kiwanis Welcome Breakfast at St. John’s Church Hall, followed by the Coy Hill Memorial Golf Outing at the Wawonowin Golf club, and culminating with the Enshrinement Banquet at the Red Rocks Banquet Hall.
“The weekend has become very special to our new Honored Members,” says Tom West, President and CEO of the Hall of Fame. “They get to visit the museum, but even more important, they get to meet the people and learn about the place where it all started.” Recognized as the birthplace of organized skiing in America, Ishpeming has been home to the national ski museum for 60 years.
For details and tickets call 906 485-6323 or visit www.skihall.com.
Honorees include:
Chris Davenport – Extreme ski champion and first to summit and ski all of Colorado’s 14,000 peaks in a single season
Kristina Koznick –Three-time Olympian from Minnesota’s Buck Hill
Ralph Miller-First American clocked at 109 mph on skis
Ross Powers –First American snowboarder to win Olympic gold
Erik Schlopy – Three-time Olympian and World Championship medal winner
Jeannie Thoren – Marquette native called the “Johnny Appleseed” of women’s skiing
John McMurtry –Legendary U.S. Ski Team coach
Joe Cushing – Ski area planning and design pioneer
Robert Smith- Inventor of the no-fog thermal lens goggle
Curt Chase- Founding member of the Professional Ski Instructors of America
- Schedule of Events:
Friday September 18
5:00 PM: Ski jumpers reunion and reception, U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame
7:00 PM: Enshrinement Class of 2014, U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame
Saturday September 19
8:30 AM: Ishpeming Kiwanis Welcome Breakfast, St John’s Church Reception Hall
12:00 PM: Coy Hill Memorial Golf Outing, Wawonowin Golf Club
4:30 PM: Post Golf Reception, Wawonowin Golf Club
6:00 PM: Enshrinement Banquet, Red Rocks Banquet Hall, Ishpeming
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