Piste Maps by Murray Hay

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Murray Hay, "Azu Powder King, BC (rare, unique)," 1980

piste map, with overlay, acrylic on foam board with overlay; 36.5 x 51 inches (93 x 129.5 cm); signed l.l. (Murray Hay); Description: panorama view, mountain ski resort piste map with overlay showing ski runs of Azu – Powder King Ski Resort, BC (Highway 97, near Mackenzie, BC).

Piste Maps by Murray Hay

We are fortunate to exhibit for sale three unique and original piste maps by Murray Hay (1931-2015).  A well known Calgary artist, best known for painting ski areas (piste maps) from 1976 to the early 2000’s, who left behind a unique legacy.  His work helped thousands of skiers navigate many beautiful ski areas, including the featured Fernie, Kimberley, and Azu Powder King.

Piste Maps Definitions:

Piste - French term - a groomed course or run for skiing.

Piste map - ski map showing locations of slopes and trails for downhill skiing, as well as areas that are ‘off-piste’ (out of bounds).

Murray Hay (1931-2015) was a well known Calgary artist. He was best known as the artist who painted ski areas from 1976 to the early 2000's.

Murray Hay left behind a unique legacy. His work has helped thousands of skiers navigate our beautiful ski areas. From 1976 thru to around 2000, you would notice his signature on most of the ski area trail maps and posters in Canada, and some in the US.

Most of his originals are still hanging at the various ski areas.