United States / Steamboat Springs

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Carl Howelson 1877-1955 "The Father of Skiing in Colorado" After immigrating to the United States, the "Flying Norseman" thrilled spectators with "ski sailing" in the Barnum & Bailey Circus. Among his accomplishments, the Norwegian stonemason was instrumental in introducing ski jumping and recreational skiing to Colorado. In 1913, he settled on a ranch in Steamboat Springs and build the first ski jump on Howelson Hill where he set ski jumping records and started the tradition of Winter Carnival. In 1914, he organized the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club which has served as the training program for many of the town's Olympic athletes. For his numerous contributions, Carl Howelson was named to the National and Colorado Ski Hall of Fame. Artist: Barbara Bouquet Robison 2008

703 Lincoln Avenue, Steamboat Springs, United States