Nama.org.au
Title
National Alpine Museum of Australia
Description
Header photograph: Blowhard Traverse photo by M. McColl. A skiing trip to Mt Hotham in the 1930's meant a long trek across the Blowhard traverse.
Founding of the Museum
In 1999 several ski club lodges celebrated the 50-year anniversary of their involvement with Mt Buller and the installation of the first rope tow. From this community reflection, it was realised that there was a need to permanently preserve the history of Mt Buller.
A Committee of interested persons was formed with the intention of establishing a museum, and in conjunction with the Mt Buller Ratepayers Association, lobbied the Mt Buller Resort Management Board for funding to begin a museum collection.
