The first in our Writers on the Red Bench series welcome’s Maurice Isserman on Thursday, August 27th at 7:00 pm. Isserman, a historian at Hamilton College will discuss his book, Winter Army: The World War II Odyssey of the 10th Mountain Division, America’s Elite Alpine Warriors. He will offer an illustrated talk on the 10th Mountain Division’s creation, training, ties to Vermont, service on the Italian front, and post-war legacy. He is the author of two previous books on the history of Mountaineering, Fallen Giants, and Continental Divide. Copies of his book, Winter Army, will be available through the Museum Gift Shop after the event: info@vtssm.org.

Brian Lindner will facilitate the discussion. A native Vermonter and military historian, Lindner has been a member of the Mt. Mansfield Ski Patrol for 47 years. Until the age of 10, Lindner’s childhood bedroom was located in the Mt. Mansfield Base Lodge where the Ski Patrol room is today. 

Virtual doors to the Museum open at 7:00 PM.

To attend, please register by clicking this link, Yes! I'd like to attend!

The Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum is excited to bring you, Writers on the Red Bench, a new component of the Red Bench Speaker’s Series. The Museum will be inviting authors to read from and discuss their books about skiing, snowboarding, and topics relating to mountain life. They will share the stories behind their writing. Grab your favorite beverage and join us from the comfort of your own home as we bring you these events virtually via ZOOM. 

These virtual events are complimentary; however, we encourage a $10 donation from each guest. Your donation helps us continue to bring you these and other events, and most importantly, helps support the Museum’s mission to “Collect, Preserve, and Celebrate Vermont’s Rich Skiing and Snowboarding History.” Thank you to our series sponsors: Sisler Builders.