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- ↑ Meyer, John (2022) Learn about Colorado’s fascinating ski history at this Vail museum for free The Denver Post
- ↑ Fuller, Sandy Ferguson (2022) Colorado Snowsports Museum + Hall of Fame Covered Bridge
- ↑ "Bob Beattie - Athlete - 1986". Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum Hall of Fame. Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum. Archived from the original on February 23, 2014. Retrieved February 18, 2014.