Nordic Skis

Name/Title

Nordic Skis

Entry/Object ID

2024.29.4a-d

Description

MADSHUS nordic skis. The top of the skis (a-b) are red and gradiate into white towards the bottom. "MADSHUS" is printed on the top half of both skis as well as on both outside edges of both skis. The top of the skis has a black speckled design around the bindings. On the top of both of the skis is a commemorative note written in black permanent marker. It reads, "Beijing OWG22 Team Sprint/ 1st NCAA 22' 10km." Along with the skis are two ski straps (c-d) to hold the skis together while they are being carried. One is dark blue and branded, "HOLMENKOL" and the other is light blue and branded, "PIONEER MIDWEST".

Context

Used by Ben Ogden in both the 2022 Beijing Olympics as part of Team USA and the 2022 NCAA Skiing Championships with the UVM Ski Team. Ben Ogden grew up in Landgrove, VT.

Acquisition

Accession

2024.29

Source or Donor

Ben Ogden

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Madshus

Date made

2021

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Ski, Cross-Country

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Ski, Snow

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Gear, Skiing

Nomenclature Class

Sports Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 09: Recreational Objects

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall ski dimensions

Width

1-3/4 in

Length

80 in

Material

fiberglass, Carbon Fiber

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Ben Ogden

Related Places

Place

* Untyped Place

Beijing

Country

China

Continent

Asia

Place

* Untyped Place

Park City

State/Province

Utah

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Related Events

Event

2022 Winter Olympics

Event

2022 Nordic Skiing National Championships