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1. 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.

2. "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.

3. Winter Carnival Spectacle - Steamboat's Lighted Man

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Claudius Banks and Jon Banks describe their experiences as "The Lighted Man" in the Steamboat Springs Winter Carnival Night Show. The father and son explain how the lighted man costume was created and improved over the years.

4. "Steamboat is a town of vitality and youth! I think it's great!" Narrated by Gloria Gossard

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Gloria Gossard describes her experiences growing up in Steamboat Springs and in the process reveals fascinating tidbits of Steamboat history.

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