Legacy Films

Legacy: Austria’s Influence on American Skiing, documents three generations of ski racers and ski instructors. Part I*:Hannes Schneider & His Disciples (1890 - )(Note: Part I is divided into two DVD segments) Part II*:Kruckenhauser & His Am.. Read More

Why have so many American ski schools and resorts been influenced by Austrians? From 1931-1971 Professor Stefan Kruckenhauser and his ski instructors/ambassadors dominated the world of alpine ski instruction and alpine ski racing in particular. Ameri.. Read More

This award-winning film, a story told in two parts (two DVDs) - 1890-1940 (56:11 min.) & 1940 - (54:16 min), that together are close to two hours, is about how Hannes Schneider became known as the “Father of Modern Alpine Skiing” by starting.. Read More

For generations Austrian architecture, après ski ambience, ski school directors and instructors gained notice and profits in the Americas. The Austrian instructors Emo Henrich at Stratton, Hans Gmoser and Mike Wiegele in the Canadian Rockies, used th.. Read More