Hannes Schneider Meister Cup

Schneider Meister Cup at Cranmore

The 2009 Meister Cup Race was a smash! See photo gallery here and stay tuned for 2010 race information right here!

Check out the Schneider Cup video
from March 8, 2008

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.

Details

Dual GS Race Format on Lower Intermediate Terrain
Age Classes from 13 & Under to 90 plus
Entry includes Friday reception, Breakfast, Lunch & Après-Ski appetizers, Gift Bag, Lift ticket
Individuals $75; Five-Member teams $375
Prizes for Best Vintage Skiwear
Ice Carving Contest
Silent Auction
Spectators Cordially Invited
Registration closes March 5, 2009;
Register Online at skimuseum.com or call the Ski Museum at 800-639-4181

Schedule of Events

Friday March 6, 2009

4-7 PM	Event Registration 10th Mountain HQ
6-9 PM	Welcome Reception * Eating House Bridgton Bavarian Band * Appetizers * Cash Bar
8 PM	Torchlight Parade

Saturday March 7, 2009

7:30-9 AM	Race Registration * 10th Mountain HQ
7:30- 9 AM	Continental Breakfast * Eating House 9:15 AM Opening Ceremony * Snow Stage
10 AM	First Run Meister Cup Race Dual GS * Competition Slope
10 AM	Ice Carving Begins * Schneider Square
10:30-3:20	Silent Auction * Eating House
11:30-12:30	Lunch Served * Eating House Deck
11:45	Second Run Meister Cup Race
12 PM	Ice Carving Judging * Schneider Square
2:45 PM	Vintage Attire Awards * Snow Stage
4-5 PM	Awards Ceremony * Eating House
3:30-5 PM	Après-Ski Appetizers * Eating House
6 PM	Music by Dennis & Davey * Eating House

Sunday March 8, 2009

9 AM	Continental Breakfast * Eastern Slope Inn
9:30-10:30 AM	Glenn Parkinson on The Soul of Skiing

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