James Niehues will be inducted into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame next week in Sun Valley. For what is James Niehues famous?
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James Niehues will be inducted into the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame next week in Sun Valley. For what is James Niehues famous?
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March 12, 2020 at 5:37 pm
HI Greg. James Niehues did the wonderful graphics of so many ski resorts—as much artistry as they were trail maps.
So, given the weather forecast there’s a better-than-even chance I’ll be having coffee tomorrow (Friday) at Green Goddess rather than the Octagon–hope to see you there.
Best,
Tom Hubbs
March 12, 2020 at 10:44 pm
Yes, James Niehues is possibly the only map maker that still paints them with gouache water colors! I emailed with him a few years ago in answer to a request he had for an apprentice. That would have been a dream job. Maybe still possible ? =}
March 13, 2020 at 12:18 am
James Niehues is noted for his artist’s renditions / drawings of ski area trail maps.
March 13, 2020 at 6:45 pm
He does all the ski area maps
March 21, 2020 at 9:33 am
Those were the best, 60’s and 70’s maps, be nice to get reprints to frame.