We have the original wood/coal burning heater, the ticket window and schdules from long ago. You’ll step back in time when you walk into the depot building!
The exhibit will showcase the many historic records and artifacts surrounding the iconic local event.
The Eastern Oregon Museum is honored the Haines Stampede Rodeo Association has agreed to house its collection on site.
Funding provided by the Oregon Cultural Trust, The Eastern Oregon Museum, and The Haines Stampede Rodeo Association.
Through the windows, you’ll see the kiosks that explain the history of our local ski area, as well as the huge, positive impact it has made on our local community. You’ll see wooden skis, ski patrol memorabilia and other relics from days gone by. And, most importantly, you’ll see the special invention of a man named Champ Bond, who was an innovator and supporter of Anthony Lakes when it first opened. The “snow thrower” he pieced together is the main attraction of our new exhibit! That unique piece of machinery makes your trip worth your visit!
Be inspired how individuals can make a difference by pursuing their passions, then involving others with Enthusiasm, Cooperation, Ingenuity, and especially Perseverance.
It simply took local enthusiasts like farmer/inventor, Champ Bond with his abilities to create working machines out of scrap metal and an early skier/newspaper editor, By Brinton along with other local help to make it happen over 60 years ago.
It continues on today.
Our many thanks to The Anthony Lakes Outdoor Recreation Association, The Buerkel-Zoellner Foundation, The Leo Adler Foundation, and the Oregon Community Foundation, for their continued support of this permanent exhibit.
