The Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame has announced its list of 2023 inductees, a class of five that represents multiple resorts, towns and regions throughout the state.
“We are delighted to announce the class of 2023, which represents a tremendous and diverse group of athletes, sports builders and inspirational individuals from all across the state of Colorado from Boulder to Crested Butte to Telluride.” – board member of the Colorado Snowsports Museum and chairman of the Hall of Fame Committee Bill Tomcich
2023 Inductee Hilaree Nelson
Included in the list is the late Hilaree Nelson, well-known for becoming the first woman to summit two 8000-meter peaks in a 24-hour period, who passed away on Mount Manaslu in September of 2022.
Other inductees includes Vail Veterans Program founder Cheryl Jensen, Lange boots innovator and Olympian Sandy Hildner, Crested Butte adaptive program founder John Norton, and SKI Magazine editor and online ski journalism pioneer Seth Masia.
2023 Inductee John Norton
If you’re interested in reading more about the 2023 inductees, you can do so here. The induction ceremony is set to take place on August 27 in Vail’s Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. Tickets are set to start at $50 for adults.
2023 Inductee Seth Masia
Images Courtesy of Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame
