Ski Resort Icon James Niehues Releasing Original Paintings

If you have skied or snowboarded at any major ski resort around the world there is a high chance the trail map was painted by James Niehues. This iconic legend has been painting the trail maps of the world’s best resorts for over 30 years and we here at SnowStash are massive fans of his work. Now, Niehues has let everyone know that he is officially going to retire from the duties of painting professionally and as part of this decision he has advised that for the first time ever he will be releasing 10 pieces of original artwork from his collection. On October 19th, 2021, I will release the first set of 10 originals showcasing resorts across the United States including select original paintings and sketches of Brighton, Mount Hood Ski Bowl, Northstar, Killington Pico, Okemo, and Heavenly.Paintings of Telluride and Snowmass highlight the list as they were done for Snow Country Magazine more than 25 years ago. They will be auctioned with 100% of the proceeds going to support the Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame.You can buy any of James Niehues’ work directly from his website.

James Niehues Painting: Credit jamesniehues.com We highly recommend checking out his website but also his coffee table book ‘The Man Behind The Maps”. It is an incredible collection of trail maps from globally acclaimed ski resorts and also some of the smallest resorts you may have never heard of and makes the perfect gift for any skier or snowboarder. You can buy your own copy of this book here.

More info on the collection being auctioned off can be found in the official press release belowLegendary Ski Map Artist James Niehues Releasing Original Paintings and Sketches to the Public for the First Time EverSnowmass and Telluride originals to be auctioned off to support Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of FameDENVER (October 5, 2021) — James Niehues, the celebrated artist behind the evocative hand-painted depictions of more than 200 ski resorts across the globe, announces a release of his collection of original paintings and sketches covering the past 35 years as he steps away from creating ski resort trail maps to focus on other projects.On October 19th, 2021 Niehues will release his first set of 10 originals showcasing the breadth of his work spanning resorts across the United States including select original paintings and sketches of Brighton, Mount Hood Ski Bowl, Northstar, Killington Pico, Okemo and Heavenly.Two of the original works being released – Snowmass and Telluride – are among the most rare items in Niehues’ collection as they feature his early work with Snow Country Magazine from more than 25 years ago. They will be auctioned with 100% of the proceeds going to support the Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame.