Magic in the Mountains

Most saw an empty valley. They saw a blank canvas

Magic in the Mountains tells the remarkable underdog story of how a little-known ski area in California, won the bid for the 1960 Winter Olympics and, with the help of Walt Disney, changed forever the ways in which the Games were presented. The documentary features never-before-seen archival footage from the 1960 Winter Olympic Games in Squaw Valley and revealing interviews with participating athletes and attendees. The 1960 edition of the Olympics introduced a substantial array of “firsts,” including such innovations as live broadcast, instant replay, sponsorships, and an official Olympic Village for the athletes. Perhaps most importantly, thanks to Disney’s involvement in producing the Games, Squaw Valley featured an unprecedented — but soon to be standard — level of pageantry for the opening and closing ceremonies.

The SNOW Sports Museum and Coolfire Studios are proud to present this historical look-back with 100% of the proceeds donated to help build the Snow Sports Museum. Tickets include raffle prizes and a post-movie Q&A with some of the principals involved with the film.

1 hr 20