Skis and skiing -- Colorado -- Steamboat Springs -- History. Archive Search Results
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1. 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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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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Marcellus Merrill talks about his life in Steamboat Springs and skiing history.
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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.