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Ann and Pepi Langegger were both born in Europe and survived the ravages of World War II. In the aftermath, they individually migrated to North America, and subsequently, met and married in Chicago. They removed to Vail circa 1966. The Langeggers were involved in several landmark restaurants of Vail. Drawn to the Austrian ski and hospitality culture, the Langeggers helped establish the European mountain community feel of Vail.
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Dick Pownall, who was a member of the 1963 American Mount Everest Expedition (AMEE), discusses his role in the history of alpinism and technical climbing. Climbing extensively in North America and the Dolomites of Europe, as well as in the Armenian Highlands and in the Himalayas, Pownall was an early guide for Exum Guide Service in Grand Teton National Park area.
Dick Pownall was also an original Vail ski instructor and a member of Vail Ski...
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In this remarkable oral history, Pete Seibert Jr. discusses the earliest days of Vail. As a youth, Seibert explored, fished, skied and generally "Huck Finned" it in the Gore Creek Valley.
Seibert also discusses his father (Pete Seibert Sr.) and his father's New England youth, Camp Hale 10th Mountain Division training, war injuries, and contributions to Colorado's ski legacy and the world's ski culture.
Pete Seibert Jr. is interviewed by Walter...
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Merv Lapin reflects upon Pepi Gramshammer and what he would share at Pepi's memorial later today. Lapin also discusses the 1960s Vail Town Council, Vail Associates and its transition to Vail Resorts, Vail's early youth ski and hockey clubs, the creation of youth hockey exchanges with Soviet Bloc countries including Russia and China, and the resultant life-long friendships created in Russia and China. Merv Lapin also discusses in detail his witnessing...
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Interview of Lynn Kanakis by Walter Gallacher. Lynn discusses his arrival in what is now the Vail Valley to herd sheep at his godfather's ranch. Lynn goes on to describe his career in the Gilman Mine and in Leadville. He also talks about his life in Minturn.
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Joe Marquez discusses his early entrepreneurship in the Gore Creek and Eagle River valleys. Marquez also discusses building his home and other structures in Minturn and Vail, the good education and skiing experiences his children had at Vail Mountain School, caring for family, and being a founding father of Vail.
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A KOTO show, called Friday Live, that probably aired in the late 1970's. Terry Selby interviews Johnnie Stevens about Johnnie's career as the head of the ski patrol and the assistant mountain manager on the Telluride Ski Resort. Recording length is about 32 minutes.
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Vail early resident and orthodontist, Fred Distelhorst, discusses his youth in Madison, Wisconsin and his early experiences skiing in Wisconsin, Aspen and Europe. Dr. Distelhorst also expounds on his dental practice in Europe with the U.S. Army Dental Corps, his family orthodontic practice in East Vail (alongside wife Dr. Ines Distelhorst and daughter Dr. Dorothy Distelhorst), his love of family, and his life in Vail.
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News Archive #27: A KOTO Radio Newscast, in Telluride, Colorado, featuring newscaster Rita Robinson.
See transcription for time stamps, to jump between tracks.
1.) Tailings coating (Johnson/TIE): 3/12/79
2. XYZ-TV programming (Sullivan): 4/12/79
3.) Town council: Summit meeting about ski area development (with Savath): 3/12/79
4.) Town of Telluride County Planning Committee about if Telluride should have festivals: 4/3/79
5.) Sunnyside development...
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Marvin Crawford talks about the Steamboat Springs ski area and Mount Werner, formerly known as Storm Mountain.
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In this interview with Tommy Sharp and Bill McKelvie, John Fetcher talks about his experiences as an Elk River Valley cattle rancher and describes his part in the establishment of the Steamboat ski area.
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A KOTO newscast, from 3/11/1991 To 3/22/1991, featuring Jon Kovash and Dominic Cross. Here are the headlines:
3/11/1991: The state takes the Idarado case to the US Supreme Court. Questions remain on how curbside recycling will work. Should employers be allowed to control affordable housing units? THA says No. The town takes up ethics and conflict of interest issues. We've got today's weather report and a personal commentary.
3/12/1991: Two Telluride...
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A KOTO show, called Straight Talk: Out of Bounds Skiing, that aired on March 5, 1987. Ashley Montague interviews Michael Friedman, Johnnie Stevens, and Tom Goodwin about the dangers of out of bounds skiing. Recording is about 46 minutes long.
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Should the town of Telluride put in a gondola to link Telluride and Mountain Village? If so, who should pay for it? The date of this recording is unknown--probably late 1980's or early 1990's.
Carol Ward interviews many local Telluride residents on this controversial issue.
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A KOTO newscast, from 04/05/1991 To 04/26/1991, featuring Jon Kovash, Debbie Laity, & Dominic Cross. Here are the headlines:
4/5/1991: The BLM seeks public comment on land use amendment. Travel symposium attracts members of resort communities nationwide; and free health examinations are available at the Norwood School. Actor Director workshop gives Tellurides’ theater community another perspective; and we have the avalanche Report.
4/8/1991:...
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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.
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A KOTO show, called Friday Live. Jerry Greene interviews John Lifton-Zoline, designer and planner for the Telluride company. Date is September 7, 1979 and length is about 33 minutes.
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Jean and Benerita Dolores (Velazquez) Urruty discuss Jean’s immigrant experience, the life of a Basque sheepherder, Basque culture, and sheepherding in Mesa County. The interview was conducted by the Mesa County Oral History Project, a collaboration of Mesa County Libraries, the Museums of Western Colorado and the Mesa County Historical Society.
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In this interview with Bill McKelvie, Troy Keller and Kent Fletcher, 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 and his participation in the campaign in Italy during World War II. Roger also talks about some of his hunting and fishing experiences in Routt County.
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News Archive #25: A KOTO News Archive, from 1978, recorded in Telluride, Colorado.
Note: Recording is muffled until 5 minutes into it. Please see transcript and use the timestamp links to jump between recordings.
1.) Uranium mining task force with J. Pacal (not audible): 12/22/1978.
2.) Streetlights with Rita Robinson and J. Micetic: 12/26/1978.
3.) Accommodation tax interviews with tourists: 12/27/1978.
4.) Bed tax interviews with local residents,...
