Vail Region (Colo.) - History
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Rob LeVine examines his life in Vail and his role in the evolution of the community. LeVine discusses meeting Dr. Tom Steinberg at The Clinic in the 1960s and later serving with him on Vail Town Council. LeVine expounds upon key decisions by the Vail Town Council that dramatically influenced the character of the community. LeVine also considers the existence of a Lionshead culture, being mentored by his father and Bud Benedict, and his role in the...
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In 2020, a series of oral history interviews with Jack Eck, M.D. were performed and professionally compiled by the "Voice of Vail," Tony Mauro. Chupa Nelson and Elaine White Kelton are featured narrators in Mauro's oral history compilation of Dr. Jack Eck.
Dr. Jack Eck discussed his family and youth in the Pocono Mountains of northeast Pennsylvania, his early medical training, his duty as a 101st Airborne Division Flight Surgeon in Vietnam, being...
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The Two Elk Lodge and Restaurant atop Vail Mountain was destroyed by arson on 19 October 1998. The Lodge was subsequently rebuilt.
This image is courtesy of the building's architectural firm Zehren and Associates.
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Legendary Vail Children's Ski School instructor, Jebbie Browne, enjoyed visiting with friends during the 2022 Vail Pioneer weekend. Organized by Packy Walker, the event celebrated those who contributed to building the community of Vail during the 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s.
This image of Jebbie Browne was captured by Vail Daily journalist, John LeConte, on 29 August 2022.
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Legendary Vail Children's Ski School instructor, Jebbie Browne, wrote a children's book on skiing. An excerpt was published in the December 1980 issue of Skiing Magazine. This is the table of contents for the issue.
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Lyle Viers - November 1963. Viers was a pioneer ski instructor at both Mammoth, California and Vail, Colorado. Photo by Don Leomazzi.
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Kim Fuller is depicted on an early alpine ski tour up Simba Run on Vail Mountain. Photograph by Matt Holmes.
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This is the cover of the December 1980 issue of Skiing Magazine. Legendary Vail Children's Ski School instructor, Jebbie Browne, wrote a children's book on skiing. An excerpt was published in the December 1980 issue of Skiing Magazine.
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Legendary Vail Children's Ski School instructor, Jebbie Browne, wrote a children's book on skiing. An excerpt was published in the December 1980 issue of Skiing Magazine.
This article, "A Small Ski Lesson for Small Skiers," is found on page 116. It is brightly illustrated and written for children who love skiing.
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Hired in January of 1963, Jim "JC" Clarke was a member of the original Vail Ski Patrol. Ski patrol personnel of that era needed to be game for new experiences and a jack-of-all-trades. In this Vail Valley Voices History Nugget, Clarke discussed repair of the first telephone wires on Vail Mountain. Lodgepole pines that swayed readily in the wind served as poles for the phone lines.
JC Clarke was interviewed for the Vail Valley Voices oral history...
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Rob LeVine is in the starting gate for the Tashiro Cup, sponsored by Tashiro Marketing & Advertising. Tashiro Marketing was owned by popular 1980s Vail business owners, Harvey and Lori Tashiro. The event has been described as the Vail Mountain local's "social event of the year."
Unlike most skiers, LeVine is racing on telemark (touring-style) skis rather than alpine (dowhill) skis.
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In 2014, Bill Wilto and Sandy Ferguson Fuller enjoy the early "First Tracks" tradition on Vail Mountain. They are photographed by C.T. Thuerbach.
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Annie Staufer recounts her memories of moving to Vail in January of 1963, their first charming accommodations, and life "in the Wild West." Tony Mauro, the "Voice of Vail," performs Staufer's oral history interview.
Jonathan Staufer, Annie's son shares his remembrance of the early incarnation of Vail Mountain School at the base of Meadow Mountain near Dowd Junction.
