Nosedive: a History of Mt. Mansfield's Famous Trail

Past event
Feb 25, 2021, 7 to 8:30 PM

Join us this Thursday, February 25th at 7:00 pm for our free virtual Red Bench discussion; Nosedive; A History of Mt. Mansfield's Famous Trail.

Since 1934 Mt. Mansfield's Nosedive trail, with its snaking narrow turns and an elevation drop of 2,080 feet, has become the stuff of legend, testing the abilities of racers and recreational skiers alike. On February 25th, as part of our Red Bench Speaker Series, we'll dive into the history and people behind the design and building of the trail. With historical anecdotes, maps, and lots of photos, Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum Curator, Meredith Scott will facilitate a discussion with Mike Leach, Mt. Mansfield Ski Club historian, and Brian Lindner, Stowe Mountain Resort historian. We'll learn how this famed trail contributed to earning Stowe the nickname of the "Ski Capital of the East" by luring weekend warriors and international competitors. The American International Races held on the Nose Dive in 1952, 1955, 1957, and 1960 brought some of the best known European racers – Jean-Claude Killy, Toni Sailer, Guy Perillat, Othmar Schneider, and Andreas Molterer plus U.S. Ski Team members Marvin Moriarty, Andrea Mead Lawrence, Billy Kidd, Buddy Werner, and Penny Pitou (just to name a few).

RSVP here to receive a ZOOM invite: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UmUPppEySIShg36uStfbJA

Virtual doors to the Museum open and the discussion begins at 7:00 PM. The event is complimentary, but a $10 donation from each guest is encouraged and greatly appreciated. Series sponsors include Sisler Builders and Vermont Ski + Ride.

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