Hannes Schneider Meister Cup

March 8th and 9th, 2008

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Check out the Schneider Cup video
from March 8, 2008

Schedule of Events

Friday March 7, 2008
4-7 PM: Event Registration at 10th Mountain HQ

6-9 PM: Welcome Reception at the Eating House
Bridgton Bavarian Band * Appetizers * Cash Bar

8 PM: Torchlight Parade

Saturday March 8, 2008

7:30-9 AM: Race Registration at 10th Mountain HQ

7:30-9 AM: Continental Breakfast at Eating House

9:15 AM: Opening Ceremony at Snow Stage

10 AM: First Run Meister Cup Race, Dual GS at Competition Slope

10 AM: Ice Carving Begins at Schneider Square

10:30-3:20PM: Silent Auction at Eating House

11:30-12:30PM: Lunch Served at Eating House Deck

12 PM: Ice Carving Judging at Schneider Square

1 PM: Second Run Meister Cup Race

2:45 PM: Vintage Attire Awards at Snow Stage

4-5 PM: Awards Ceremony at Eating House

3:30-5 PM: Apres-Ski Appetizers at Eating House

6 PM: Music by Dennis & Davey at Eating House

7:30 PM: Fireworks

Sunday March 9, 2008

9 AM: Continental Breakfast at Eastern Slope Inn

9:30-10:30 AM: Ski History Panel Discussion

The Hannes Schneider Meister Cup is unlike any ski race in history. It combines the best of skiing today with the warm nostalgia of yesterday. It honors the founding father of ski instruction, Austrian Hannes Schneider, who brought his world-renowned skills to North Conway and Mt. Cranmore in 1939. Schneider introduced skiing fun and excitement to millions around the globe.

Hannes Schneider was a mountain soldier himself in World War I, so it is fitting that the Schneider Race pay tribute to America’s mountain troops. Each year 10th Mountain Division veterans of World War II and the Color Guard and soldiers of the active duty 10th Mountain Division of Fort Drum, New York take part in this memorable event.

Your participation in this event helps fund the collection and conservation of our skiing heritage exhibited at the New England Ski Museum for the purpose of research, education, and entertainment. Located at the foot of Cannon Mountain in Franconia, NH, this important museum offers an archive of skiing history with colorful exhibits, an extensive library, and growing collections of ski-related artifacts. Admission to the museum is free of charge.

If you want to register a team go to the Hannes Schneider Meister Cup page on the ski museum website. They have all the information on how to register and eligibility.

If you can ski around a few gates on intermediate terrain, you are invited to participate in the race…and win! The names of the winning team and individuals will be inscribed on the handsome Hannes Schneider Meister Cup trophy on permanent display in the New England Ski Museum.

This just in - The New England Ski Museum is now accepting applications for its 2008 Cal Conniff Grant Program. The grant program is intended to support individuals and organizations that align with the Museum's mission of preserving the history of skiing and winter sports. The Museum will announce awards of $2,500.00 during the annual Hannes Schneider Meister Cup event at the Cranmore Mountain Resort in North Conway, NH on March 7-8, 2008. Read the press release here.