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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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This lovely Gore Range panorama was captured by Aaron Spong, a Colorado Front Range artist and photographer. Mount Powell is the mountain on the left, while Peak C is featured in the center. This sunset reflection image was captured 25 June 2014.
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Former First Lady Betty Ford is featured in this series of eight images captured at Vail Public Library (VPL).
In 1987, Mrs. Ford accepted a VPL book signing invitation for her autobiographical effort, Betty: A Glad Awakening. VPL Reference Librarian Dean Willms issued the invitation through Mrs. Ford’s personal secretary and the event was held on 11 March 1987. Mrs. Ford effectively removed the stigma of addiction and alcoholism with this...
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Former First Lady Betty Ford is featured in this series of eight images captured at Vail Public Library (VPL).
In 1987, Mrs. Ford accepted a VPL book signing invitation for her autobiographical effort, Betty: A Glad Awakening. VPL Reference Librarian Dean Willms issued the invitation through Mrs. Ford’s personal secretary and the event was held on 11 March 1987. Mrs. Ford effectively removed the stigma of addiction and alcoholism with this...
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Former First Lady Betty Ford is featured in this series of eight images captured at Vail Public Library (VPL).
In 1987, Mrs. Ford accepted a VPL book signing invitation for her autobiographical effort, Betty: A Glad Awakening. VPL Reference Librarian Dean Willms issued the invitation through Mrs. Ford’s personal secretary and the event was held on 11 March 1987. Mrs. Ford effectively removed the stigma of addiction and alcoholism with this...
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Featured near the front of in the Vail Public Library galleria is a bronze plaque commemorating the library's dedication on 4 July 1983. Snowdon and Hopkins Architects was named the best design in a Vail Town Council timed architectural contest. The design received an Award of Excellence given jointly by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and American Library Association (ALA).
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Vail Town Councilman, Kevin Foley, listens to a community member at the 2011 community picnic at Bighorn Park in East Vail.
This photograph is provided courtesy of the Town of Vail. It was used in Ali Longwell's 25 November 2023 Vail Daily article that honored Kevin Foley's longstanding community service.
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This image of the 2022 - 20233 Town Council of Vail, Colorado appears here courtesy of the Town of Vail. Left to right: Jonathan Staufer, Kevin Foley, Jen Mason, Kim Langmaid - Mayor, Barry Davis, Travis Coggin - Mayor Pro Tem, Pete Seibert Jr.
The photograph is also found in the 25 November 2023 Vail Daily article, "Kevin Foley Exits Vail Town Council After 22 Years of Service" written by Ali Longwell.
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A Rotary Club tradition is the gift (or exchange) of banners with visiting Rotarians.
This image depicts the original design of the Vail Rotary Club banner. According to Vail Rotary Club founding member, Bill Wilto, the motif was altered to its current design during the presidency of Tom Davies in 1988 – 1989.
Found in the digital archives of the Digital Public Library of America, this banner is held in the Herman Blizzard Rotary Archive,...
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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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Three young patriots, and Vail Public Library patrons, are featured during Vail's 1976 Independence Day parade. One of the children carries a placard saying: "VPL Salutes BEN FRANKLIN Library Founder."
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Captured on the north side of Piney Lake, this image features Peak C (approx 13, 200') and part of the Gore Range. Kim Fuller, Jaunt Publications photograph.
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Kim Fuller self-portrait in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Vail's sister-city.
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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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"The Ski Trooper" bronze sculpture concept was inspired by 10th Mountain Division veteran Donald E. Traynor. Based upon the bronze sculpture by Victor Issa, “The Ski Trooper” was created by Colorado artist Scott Stearman.
The 12 ½ feet tall, 7000-pound Ski Trooper sculpture is found near the Covered Bridge in the Slifer Plaza located at the heart of Vail Village. The artwork is curated by the Town of Vail's Art in Public Places collection...
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Alice "Widge" Ferguson is depicted holding a Widge's Ridge sign while standing behind her family's ski retreat at the Edelweiss in Vail. Widge's Ridge is located in Sun Down Bowl on Vail Mountain. Widge's Ridge was named for Widge Ferguson by Vail pioneer and first public relations director, Bob Parker. Ferguson became locally renowned for bringing snow to Vail when she came skiing.
Gore Creek and the International Bridge are in the background....
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Lyle Viers catches air circa 1963. Viers was a pioneer ski instructor at both Mammoth, California and Vail, Colorado. Photo by Don Leomazzi.
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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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Located in Vail Village at Silfer Square. This mural of ceramic tiles tells the history of Gore Valley and was designed by area children - the official artists are listed as "The Children of Gore Valley."
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Sandy Ferguson Fuller and Alice "Widge" Ferguson celebrate the 2019 Independence Day at the 4th of July Concert at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail, Colorado. It is Widge's tradition to celebrate each Independence Day with this concert.
A random patron of Bravo! Vail photographed mother and daughter together.
