Vail Region (Colo.) - History.
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George Gillett discusses his early years in Racine, Wisconsin, his family, education, entrepreneurship and business career, his arrival in Vail in the 1960s, the early movers and shakers of the community of Vail and corporation of Vail Associates, the evolution of Vail’s ski culture, and his role in the transition from Vail Associates to Vail Resorts. The primary interviewer was Hayden Scott.
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This is an image of the original charter for the Rotary Club of Vail - Eagle Valley, Colorado, U.S.A. - otherwise known as the Rotary Club of Vail or Vail Rotary Club.
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Original caption of 1974 press photo reads: "MOD CHIEF - Gary Wall, police chief of Vail, Colo., chats with mayor John Dobson (left). The chief stresses treating people with dignity, respect."
In the background of the image are the iconic Covered Bridge (over Gore Creek) and the Vail Village Clock Tower, in addition to Vail Ski Mountain viewed from the main village of Vail.
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Lyle Viers skiing moguls and catching air circa 1963. Viers was a pioneering ski professional at both Mammoth, California and Vail, Colorado. Photo by Don Leomazzi.
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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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Lyle Viers - ski racing. n.d. Unknown photographer.
Viers coached ski racing and instructed skiing for over 55 years. He was a pioneering ski professional both Mammoth, California and Vail, Colorado.
