Western Snowsports Museums & Library Receive Grants

The Far West Ski Association conducted its 91st Annual Convention and Business Meeting at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada, June 6-9, 2024. Founded in 1930, the Far West Ski Association is a volunteer, non-profit organization representing 150 affiliated ski clubs located throughout nine regional councils located in 12 western states.

The Far West Ski Foundation presented grants at the Saturday Awards Luncheon under its mission Preserving the Legacy.  Receiving grants were four museum and library founders participating in the afternoon Public Affairs Panel, “Preserving our Heritage – Western Snowsports Museums & Libraries”: Bill Clark, SNOW Sports Museum; Alan K. Engen, Alf Engen Ski Museum; John W. Lundin, Washington State Ski & Snowboard Museum; and Ingrid P. Wicken, California Ski Library.

For additional information regarding the outstanding work being done by these museums and libraries to research, display, and preserve storage of snowsports memorabilia for future generations, please see:

Members of the Board of Trustees of the Far West Ski Foundation gathered for a picture with the recipients following the presentation.  L to R: Dick Shawkey, FWSF Trustee; Alan Christian, FWSF President; Randy Lew, FWSF Trustee; John W. Lundin, founder of the Washington State Ski & Snowboard Museum; Alan K. Engen, founder of the Alf Engen Ski Museum; Eddy Ancinas, SNOW Sports Museum Board of Directors; Bill Clark, SNOW Sports Museum Vice President, Board of Directors; Ingrid P. Wicken, founder of the California Ski Library; Norbert Knapp, FWSF Trustee; Jane Wyckoff, FWSF Vice President; Joe Harvis, FWSF Technology.  Seated: Gloria Raminha, FWSF Rehabilitation and Renewal.  (Photographer: Craig Caples)

Please consider making a contribution to the Preserving the Legacy mission, to ensure that work continues providing information about the contributions of snowsports to the development of society.