Peter Graves

Peter Graves, an Upper Valley resident and Vermont native, will lead the way on our skiing history journey. He is a former racer, who turned his attention more than fifty years ago to broadcasting and PA announcing. He has announced at 13 Olympic Games, both summer and winter, starting with his noteworthy coverage of the 1980 Olympic Winter Games in Lake Placid for ABC Sports. Later, he became one of the lead announcers for skiing for ESPN, the Outdoor Life Network (OLN), and NBC Sports.

 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.