Ski Map Artist James Niehues Set to Release Original Vermont, New Hampshire, and Idaho Resort Art to the Public on March 17 The inimitable artist responsible for crafting intimate depictions of more than 200 ski areas across the globe is set to release more than two dozen original artworks of famed resorts in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Idaho for public purchase. That artist, James Niehues, has spent more than 35 years creating ski maps that have been as integral to a day […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 16, 2022 0 Comments
Wagner Custom Releases Exclusive Collection of James Niehues Inspired Skis If you are a skier, there is a good chance James Niehues has been your mountain guide. Related: The Making of a Trail Map: A Behind the Scenes Look With James Niehues and Sun Peaks Resort, BC Throughout his 30-year career, he has painted more than 200 ski resorts. He has left his mark in North America, South America, Australia, Asia, […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 19, 2021 0 Comments
James Niehues Announces Retirement After 30-Years of Painting Trail Maps After thirty years of painting ski maps, James Niehues officially confirmed that he would be hanging up his paintbrushes and retiring yesterday. It’s official, after 30+ years, I am stepping away from painting #trailmaps. With this news, I’m releasing a collection of originals for sale. Click here to learn more, sign up to be the 1st to know about future […] Industry News SnowBrains | October 6, 2021 3 Comments
Mad River Glen, VT & James Niehues Partnership Raises Over $120,000 “The Man Behind the Maps” has done it again. James Niehues, along with Open Road Ski Company, have completed their partnership with legendary ski area Mad River Glen, VT, and the results couldn’t have gone better. Related: “Mad River Glen, VT: Paint It If You Can?” The partnership raised a grand total of $121,327 from 514 backers in just over […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | October 9, 2020 0 Comments
Mad River Glen, VT: Paint It If You Can? Mad River Glen is known for its slogan “ski it if you can.” However, one man known for his iconic trail maps within the ski industry is finally going to “paint it if he can.” James Niehues, legendary trail map artist and creator of “The Man Behind the Maps,” is taking his talents to Eastern Vermont. He’s painted over 250 […] Industry News Taylor Stephan | September 17, 2020 1 Comment
The Making of a Trail Map: A Behind the Scenes Look With James Niehues and Sun Peaks Resort, BC This post first appeared on the Sun Peaks Resort website and is republished with permission There is something special about trail maps. What started as humble collections of lines to help people find their way around the local hill have now morphed into a cornerstone of ski culture, adorning the walls of luxury chalets and ski bum share houses alike. […] Industry News SnowBrains | April 29, 2020 0 Comments
New Trail Map for Alta, UT After New Chairlift Installed & 2 Chairs Removed “Alta Utah has a new lift this year! The Cecret lift is now dismantled. The new Supreme lift base will be at Alf’s Restaurant. I have repainted that area to better show the Supreme and Catherine terrain.” – James Niehues Alta will have a new lift on opening day 2017/18. A Leitner-Poma high-speed quad is replacing the Cecret & Supreme chairlifts […] Industry News SnowBrains | August 7, 2017 4 Comments
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