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1) 1961 Ski Steamboat

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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.

2) Issue #17, Fall 1983 - Ralph Selch Interview, Part 2

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Ralph Selch discusses the early days of the Steamboat ski area and the development of Mount Werner, formerly Storm Mountain.

3) John Fetcher: An Inspiration for our time

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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.

4) Issue #18, Winter 1984 - Del Scott Interview, Part 1

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Del Scott describes his banking career and explains numerous aspects of the United States monetary system. He tells about his family and his plans for retirement in this interview with Bill McKelvie and Damien Mitchell.

5) George Ray Tolles - Three Wire Winter Interview

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George Ray Tolles discusses the early years of the Yampa Valley College, later the Colorado Mountain College Steamboat Springs Campus. Teachers, student life, and curriculum are discussed, as are current events.

6) Tyrone R. Lockhart - Three Wire Winter Interview

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Ty Lockhart talks about the history and the running of F.M. Light & Sons, a business started in 1905 by his great grandfather.

7) Eileen Allen - Old Town Hot Springs Interview

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Eileen Allen discusses moving to Steamboat in 1978, her marriage to native resident Lon Allen, raising their children, and the many community organizations she’s been involved with, including fund-raising efforts beginning in 2016 for a $10 million dollar renovation and expansion of the Old Town Hot Springs facilities in downtown Steamboat Springs.

8) Issue #13, Winter 1980 - Gordy Wren Interview

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Gordy Wren is interviewed by John Weber and Mark McCoy about his time serving in the 10th Mountain Division during World War II.

9) Issue #10, Winter 1979 - Dee Richards Interview, Part 1

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Dee Richards is interviewed by John DeYoung about her job at the Steamboat Pilot and the organization's history.

10) Issue #17, Fall 1983 - Marvin Crawford Interview

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Marvin Crawford talks about the Steamboat Springs ski area and Mount Werner, formerly known as Storm Mountain.

11) "Professional Freestyle Skiing"

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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.

12) Issue #20, Spring 1985 - John Fetcher Interview, Part 2

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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.

13) Lonny Vanatta

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Lonny Vanatta talks about his ski racing experiences from "Little Toots" in Steamboat Springs to the pro racing circuit.

14) Lonny Vanatta - Three Wire Winter Interview

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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.

15) "5000 feet off the ground and there's nothing like it"

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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.

16) Roger Butler

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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...

17) "I have always been closer to animals than people!"

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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.

18) Issue #20, Spring 1985 - Roger Butler Interview, Part 1

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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.