Skis and skiing -- Colorado -- Steamboat Springs -- History.
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Jean Wren describes the history of skiing in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, from the early 20th century to about 1977.
2) 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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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.
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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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Joseph Remo "Shorty" Hamidy describes his early life in Oak Creek, Colorado, and working in a mine and a lumber yard. Shorty goes on to explain his experiences as proprietor of Hamidy Hardware.
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Marcellus Merrill talks about his life in Steamboat Springs and skiing history.
8) 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...
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Jim "Moose" Barrows describes growing up in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, and his life as an Olympic and professional skier.
NOTE: Several local and national ski competitors are mentioned, including Billy Kidd, Buddy "Wallace" Werner, Loris Werner, Butch Gooding, and many others.
10) Si Lockhart
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Simon "Si" Lockhart describes life as a Pioneer child moving West, as well as his adventures growing up farming, making his first pair of skis, riding broncos and ranching in Colorado.
11) Bud Johnsen
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Murl Carlton "Bud" Johnsen describes growing up in Benton Minnesota, his service in the U.S. Navy and his early jobs. As a realtor he helped establish Stagecoach Ski Resort. He became a business owner and was involved in various community organizations in Steamboat Springs.
