Peter Graves

Peter Graves has played a prominent role in the sport of skiing since his racing days in the ‘60s and ‘70s. He also was a U.S. Team coach and an administrator for USSA. His broadcasting career began with ABC Sports at the 1980 Olympic Winter Games, and he was most recently an alpine skiing announcer at the 2018 Games. In total, he was a broadcaster at 11 Olympic Games. He was head Nordic skiing coach at Harvard from 2002-2008 and was elected as the FIS Ski Journalist of the Year in 2016. (2/7/24)

 The History of American Skiing (Winter Term 2024)

Participant Testimonials:

it was incredible. Much enjoyed and a real privilege to hear from such an accomplished professional who has seen and done it all!

Peter Graves is so knowledgeable on the subject of the history of skiing. Wonderful class!

The History of American Skiing, Thru the Dartmouth Lens (Fall Term 2021)

Participant Testimonials:

If anything this course exceeded the course description.

Peter's deep experience in skiing and the media allowed him to make each class super interesting.

The History of the Tour de France (Fall Term 2021)

Participant Testimonials:

Peter was amazing with his knowledge and connections to The Tour. He arranged for us to hear professional riders and supporting professionals via phone calls. Quite a special treat to be able to hear and ask questions of them.

Very engaging, at all times

The History of American Skiing, Thru the Dartmouth Lens (Fall Term 2018)

Participant Testimonials:

Peter Graves personally knows just about all the key present and many past players in US competitive skiing and brought a vast knowledge base to the class. He's enthusiasm for the sport was infectious.

Peter is a great narrator and a fine facilitator encouraging class discussion. Peter enhanced several classes with guest speakers and telephone interviews with living legends of American skiing.