It used to be that backcountry skiing was the only kind of skiing. But then ski resorts were built and most skiers were happy to get to the top on a ski lift. But some still wanted to "earn their turns" and to ski areas that could not be reached by lift.

These are the backcountry skiers.

Hall of Achievement

Those people who have been chosen by our Advisors Committee

Oral Histories

Open to anyone who wishes to submit video stories and photos

The Outdoor History Project's mission is to collect, preserve, and make accessible the personal accounts of climbers, mountaineers, backcountry skiers and adventurers so that future generations may hear directly from them and better understand their unique life styles and experiences. In addition we want to collect the stories from the people who were part of the outdoor industry; retailers, manufacturers, writers, photographers and salespeople.

Participate
Share your story. Simply sit down with a friend and video record a conversation about your outdoor experiences for 30 minutes or longer. Interview a outdoor focused person in your family or community. Collect historical documents and photographs. Our oral history interviews seek an in-depth account of personal experience and reflections, with sufficient time allowed to give their story the fullness they deserve. The content of these interviews is grounded in reflections on the past.