National Museum of American History
Snowboarding
February 20, 2012 – October 20, 2013
Snowboarding first appeared in the 1960s through the efforts of a few American surfing, skateboarding, and skiing enthusiasts. This History Highlight case examines the history of snowboarding and features the Snurfer, one of the earliest snowboard prototypes; a Backhill snowboard made by Burton; and objects from recent Olympians Shaun White and Hannah Teter.
Shaun White snowboard, jacket, and pants, 2009-2010
