Snowboarding first appeared in the 1960s through the efforts of a few American surfing, skateboarding, and skiing enthusiasts. This special case examined the history of snowboarding and featured the Snurfer, one of the earliest snowboard prototypes; a Backhill snowboard made by Burton; and objects from recent Olympians Shaun White and Hannah Teter.
About the artifact walls
Artifact walls, consisting of 275 linear feet of glass-fronted cases lining the first and second floor center core, highlight the depth and breadth of the collections and convey that the Museum collects, studies and exhibits objects from our nation's rich and diverse history. The display was part of the special cases within the museum’s Artifact Walls that highlight anniversaries, new acquisitions to the collections and research findings.
Overall view of snowboarding display
Shaun White snowboard, jacket, and pants, 2009-2010
Time-lapse of Shaun White performing a frontside 1080 double cork at the Red Bull Project X, 2009. Photo by Adam Moran.
Burton board used by Shaun White at the Winter X Games, 2010
One of a pair of Burton snowboard boots worn by Hannah Teter at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics
Snurfer prototype designed by Sherman Poppen, 1965
Snurfer production model. 1966
Snurfer racing model, 1968
Burton Backhill snowboard - the first model to include bindings - about 1986
