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Steamboat Springs locals comment on the formation of the Steamboat Springs ski area and development of Mt. Werner, formerly known as Storm Mountain.
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John Fetcher describes his early life and education and his involvement in munitions manufacturing during World War II. After the war John and his family purchased a ranch in Routt County, and John went on to make numerous contributions to the Yampa Valley including establishing the Steamboat Springs ski resort.
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Basic components of freestyle skiing are explained and two freestyle skiers, Park Smalley and Rusty Taylor, describe their experiences learning the skills and competing in freestyle skiing. Park also talks about the amateur freestyle team he started in Steamboat Springs. Of note several members Park's amateur team later became Olympians.
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Lonny Vanatta talks about his ski racing experiences from "Little Toots" in Steamboat Springs to the pro racing circuit.
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Monte Bell and Jeff Steber explain the aeronautics, construction, safety and regulations involved in hang gliding as well as the joy they experience in the sport. Dave Shoffner describes his hang gliding experiences.
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Roger Butler describes his experiences growing up in Routt County and the time he spent in the United States Army during World War II. He mentions how he went AWOL numerous times without getting caught. Upon returning to Routt County after the war, Roger held jobs with the US Forest Service and the Routt County Assessor's Office. Roger's wife, Lucille, (a frequent accomplice in his AWOL escapades) talks about her teaching career in one room schools...
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Dr. Earl Dean "Pinky" Smith talks about being a Veterinarian in Steamboat Springs, and his love for animals. Also includes the poem "Mountains" by Anna Bowie May.
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Floyd Montgomery describes his interest in bronze sculpting, taxidermy and trophy hunting.
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Gordy Wren, Rudi Schnackenberg, and Bob Krear talk about their experience with the 10th Mountain Division during World War II.
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Ed O’Brian and Bob Martin talk about their roles in the second Steamboat Vintage Auto Race, and what it takes to put on such an event.
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Pat Dempsey talks about buying her own ranch, raising horses, and what kind of work goes into showing them at various competitions.