Sherman Poppen’s snurfer was an influential precursor for the snowboard. It was born out of a bit of Christmas magic.

A statue in downtown Muskegon pays tribute to the snurfer, predecessor to the snowboard, which was invented 50 years ago by Sherman Poppen. (Courtesy mlive.com) (Mlive.com) MUSKEGON, Michigan - ...

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IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Large rectangular 5 ply laminated, ...

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Sherman R. Poppen, a former Steamboat Springs resident and inventor of an early snowboard called the “Snurfer,” died at the age of 89 on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. On Christmas Day ...

Canadian snowboarder Ross Rebagliati won snowboarding's first gold medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics. AP Photo / Robert F. Bukaty Though snowboarding’s roots go back several centuries, its modern ...