1971 World Cup Parade of Nations. MMN #76151

Sugarloaf -- a small ski area by European standards -- entered ski racing history in 1971 by hosting an event that was part of the World Cup Alpine Ski Championships. The "Tall Timber Classic," as the event was known, had a decidedly Maine flavor.

Thirteen countries sent racers to compete at Sugarloaf. This image shows the "Parade of Nations" at the beginning of the opening ceremonies. The signs with the nation's names are being carried by young members of the Sugarloaf Junior Ski Racing Competition Program. Represented were USA, Canada, France, Austria, Germany, Italy, Spain, Norway, Poland, Brazil, Great Britain, Lichtenstein, and Australia.

We hope you'll join us tomorrow at noon for a presentation by the Ski Museum of Maine about this event and ski racing history in general in the state.

View the online exhibit, World Alpine Ski Racing in Maine, here.  

Tuesday, January 15, 12:00pm
Maine Ski Competition: Highlights from the Past 100 Years
Speakers: Scott Andrews & Bruce Miles

Join us for an adaptation of Maine Ski Museum's popular "fireside chats" as Scott Andrews and Bruce Miles present a talk and slideshow on ski competitions in Maine over the last century. A major focus of the talk will be the 1971 World Cup, one of the pivotal events in Maine ski history.

 

 

Wednesday, January 16, 12:00pm 

Intro to MHS: Maine Memory Network Demonstration

Facilitator: Kathy Amoroso, Director of Digital Projects

This demonstration provides an in-depth review of content and search functions on Maine's premier statewide digital museum. Bring a laptop or tablet (optional) and search as you go.

   

 

Next Week

 

Thursday, January 24, 7:00pm
DIRIGO North and South: Maine's Long and Varied Connection with the Polar World  

Speaker: Charles Lagerbom

Polar scholar Charles Lagerbom examines how that state of Maine has long maintained a special connection with the North and South Poles in areas such as exploration, whaling, ships, and science.