Maine is very rich in ski history, yet many people do not realize it nor recognize the place this history holds within the American ski world. Because of this, many of those who have valued the special spirit our sport entails are concerned this history will be lost. It is this concern which motivated the founders of the Ski Museum of Maine to organize. The Ski Museum's mission is to “celebrate and preserve the history and heritage of Maine skiing". The board of directors has undertaken a number of projects to identify and preserve our skiing heritage and to share this heritage with all generations.