Hannes Schneider
Austrian ski instructor / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Johann "Hannes" Schneider (24 June 1890 ā 26 April 1955) was an Austrian ski instructor of the first half of the 20th century, famous for pioneering the Arlberg technique of instruction. Many consider him the Father of Modern Day Skiing. A statue of him in North Conway, New Hampshire, states the very same claim.
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Born | Johann Schneider (1890-06-24)June 24, 1890 Stuben am Arlberg, Austria |
Died | April 26, 1955(1955-04-26) (aged 64) |
Occupation | Ski school instructor/director |
Known for | Arlberg Technique, St. Anton ski school |
Awards | Inducted U.S. Ski Hall of Fame (1958) |
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