Hart Skis
1955 - 2008 2007 - Present, (7) of the top USA Mogul Team members,
ski on
the F17, (2) are the present World Champions. A Revolution in the Ski Industry that
Began on the Minnesota Prairie
In 1943, Hartvig “Hart” Holmberg opened a carpentry
shop in St. Paul, MN Specializing in designing and manufacturing customized cribbage boards, chess sets and wood or metal
card games, word of Hartvig’s ability to create fine crafted goods quickly spread. Soon, the shop began to take on custom
jobs using a variety of commercial manufacturing techniques, primarily custom painting and sheet metal work. This work led
to fabricating runners for Ski-Doo snowmobiles.
Hartvig's brother Harry, worked as a ski engineer and designer for
Gregg skis in St. Paul. Knowing that the addition of a seamless metal edge would revolutionize ski design, Harry called upon
Hartvig’s manufacturing skills and together they began working on a prototype. After three years of creating and refining,
Hartvig, Harry and friend Ed Bjork were ready. And, in 1955 the first "Hart" metal-edged ski was introduced. Much to the surprise of Hart Ski founders, Head Ski Company also was developing metal ski technology.
In fact, the two companies launched their new skis at the same time. Ongoing court litigation between the two companies continued
for years. The case was later settled when both companies agreed that neither was the “winner.”
By the mid-1960’s Hart Skis dominated the ski market with an overwhelming U.S. market share and global brand recognition.
At its peak in the late 1960’s, Hart shipped 144,000 pairs of skis per year—achieving revenues in the tens of
millions. It also was during the 1960’s that freestyle skiing became a global phenomenon.
The evolution of freestyle skiing can be traced to 1907 when the first ski flip was recorded. By the 1950s, high-profile
Olympic skiers like Stein Erickson, were performing front and back aerial somersaults during professional ski shows in Vermont
and Colorado.
In 1965, Austrian gymnast Herman Goellner surpassed the single somersaults
achieved by Erickson by performing the first double, triple and mobius (full-twisting) flips. Ski enthusiasts in Vermont were
the first to witness the feats of Goellner and Tom Leroy, who performed simultaneous inverted aerials to the astonishment
of large ski-show crowds.
In 1965, Swiss racer Art Furrer appeared on the U.S. ski scene.
Claiming that increased agility through acrobatics on skis, could improve ski performance, Furrer thrilled crowds. His stunts
included “the butterfly,” “the Charleston” and a crossed-ski turn called the “javelin.”
Furrer’s relationship with Hart Skis and his early appearance in ski press photos performing stunts made him “the
face” of the 1960s freestyle movement.
Hart Skis was honored that Furrer chose to perform his stunts on the Hart
Javelin.
Produced in 1966, the Javelin was one of the first skis in metal and fiberglass. It soon became the standard
for freestyle skiers everywhere. Acrobatics were key to the success of the first extreme skiing movies, produced for
Hart, by Summit Films.These early films included, “The Incredible Ski,” “The Moebius Flip” and perhaps
the most popular ever, “Ski the Outer Limits.”
Freestyle skiing was officially
recognized in 1979 by the International Ski Federation and was introduced at the Olympics as a demonstration event at the
1988 Calgary Games. Mogul skiing became part of the official program for the Albertville Games in 1992— and aerials
were added in 1994 during the Lillehammer Games.
From the beginning, Hart skis were there— and they continue to
be central to the freestyle ski movement.
www.hartskis.com
Marker USA Marker Rules The Mountain With Binding, Helmets And Goggles
Marker leads the industry in performance and safety with new technology
in ski bindings, ski helemts and ski goggles.
http://www.markerusa.com/
Hatmando The evolution continues for the outdoor
enthusiasts concerning functional headgear that take their sport one step further. The invention, Hatmando,
springing from a alliance thought of, planned, and cultivated on the chairlifts and the slopes of Vail, Colorado and influenced
by the Eastern culture of Katmandu. Our company is positioned high in the Rocky Mountains and owned and managed by Americans
who truly enjoy the outdoors, playing and working hard.
www.hatmando.net
Butterhorn Bakery:
408 Main Street Frisco,
Co. 80443 970-668-3997 The Butterhorn
Bakery and Cafe' has long been a favorite of both Summit Locals and visitors alike. From the County's ski area employees to a family from the East, the Butterhorn has been the
escape of the $12 cheeseburger. Leaving everyone to enjoy wholesome, reasonably
priced food, where everything is homemade daily.
http://www.butterhornbakery.com/
Chi Enterprises
Service locations vary: Trinity Wellness Studio, Copper
Athletic Club,
Johnny Mac Personal Training Studio
Contact name: Lauren Brand
303-956-0547
Email: health.coach@live.net laurenclimbs@yahoo.com
Hours of operation:
7am—8pm Thursday-Monday (Generally closed
Tuesday/Wednesday. Arrangements can be made 2 weeks in advance
for
special occasions on those days, if no other day is suitable)
Incline Bar
& Grill
Located
in the Center of Copper Mountain Resort's Center Village.
0176 Center Village
Burning
Stones Plaze
Mill Club Building
PO Box 2580
Copper Mountain, CO 80443
5th Ave Grille: 5th & Main Street Frisco Co. 80443
970-668-3733 A great place to gather with friends, Happy Hour Daily from 3 – 6pm, Food and Drink Specials.
Seth and the 5th Ave Grille Team takes pride in serving the
freshest food with the finest service. They look forward to seeing you.
Podium Sports is defined by the lifestyle of competition and the commitment to be the best on the road or the mountain, all year
long. We are your one stop shop for Wilier and Rocky
Mountain bikes, Armada, Atomic, Blizzard, Dynastar and Fat-ypus skis, Tecnica, Full Tilt and Lange boots,
repairs, technical clothing, casual apparel and accessories that fit your mountain lifestyle
720 Main Street, Frisco,
Co. 80443
970.668.9996 - www.podiumsportsgroup.com