Skis and skiing.
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A KOTO Radio show, called Straight Talk, in Telluride, Colorado. The name of this particular show is "Inside the Pro-Ski Racing Tour", dated January 12, 1989. Terry Tice interviews the Telluride race organizer, Dyno Wahl, National Championship of the men's ski tour 1984 winner, Cary Adgate, 1983 men's ski tour winner, Reider Wahl, and Chris Richards, marketing director of the tour.
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Pete Wither, supervisor of the Steamboat Ski Patrol, explains the duties of the ski patrol as well as the job requirements and hiring process.
23) Vern Greco
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Vern Greco describes his work as a ski instructor at the Steamboat Ski Area, and provides insight into the evolution of skiing equipment and technique.
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Gary Crawford, Chris McNeil and Jeff Davis describe their preparation for the 1980 Winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid. Jeff Davis and Gary Crawford also reflect on their Olympic experiences upon returning to Steamboat Springs. Cathy McGill offers her recollections while visiting the 1980 Olympics.
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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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In this interview Sven Wiik gives an authoritative and detailed description of cross-country skiing and equipment. He explains how a beginner cross-county skier can get started in the sport.
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In this interview Sven Wiik explains his ski coaching experiences at Western State Colorado University (formerly known as Western State College).
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In this interview with Henry Root, Robert James "Bob" Gilbert talks about growing up in Routt County, his time in the air force during World War II, and the automobile repair shop where he works as an adult. Bob also gives his opinion about the future of Routt County and Oak Creek.
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Jerry and Rusty Nay are interviewed by Troy Keller and Lara Johnson about their lives growing up in Steamboat Springs.
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In this interview with a Steamboat Springs High School student named Kathy, Glenn Werner and Thelma Werner tell about people who are pictured in a family photo album. They include memories about Buddy Werner's early ski training and experiences.
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Bob Swinehart is interviewed by Bill McKelvie, Jolene (Stetson) Linke and Curtis Laisle about his long life in Routt County.
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Billy Mahoney describes life in Telluride, Colorado in 1932. He speaks of the first ever ski lift and skiing, also starting his mining career at age 15.
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The first ever ski report for the Telluride Ski Resort! Dated 11/29/1975. Weekend only operations, at that time, until December, and then opened every day.
Then, George Faulkner retracts the earlier policy, to be opened weekends only, and states the decision will be made the following week.
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Anne Savoth describes the first ski school/clinics designed to help Telluride residents improve their skiing skills. She also discusses ski racing clinics. The date of this recording is either 1978 or 1979. Length is about 6 minutes.
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Billy Mahoney describes the ski races in the 1930's, ski clubs, and a story of trying to ski off a rock (unsuccessfully).
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From November of 1978, this is Sherry Annes discussing the Telluride ski area liability for injured skiers. Who's responsible for these types of injuries? The recording is about 2 minutes, 30 seconds long.
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Lonny Vanatta discusses ski training, technique, and equipment while reflecting on his participation in the Winter Olympics and Winter Sports Club in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
