Vail: The First 50 Years (Images of America)

Vail: The First 50 Years (Images of America)

Prior to 1962, sheep ranchers and homesteaders occupied Gore Creek Valley. A sleepy place studded with aspen and pine groves, the valley lay ripe for discovery. Two men, Pete Seibert and Earl Eaton, had a dream to build the perfect ski area. Earl knew of a mountain, and they climbed No-Name Mountain in 1957. Although the mountain seemed unpretentious, when Pete reached the top and saw the treeless back bowls, he smiled at Earl. The men had found their mountain. That day, Vail was born. With the spirit of adventure, the dream shaped the mountain, the mountain shaped the village, and the village prospered. As American skiing grew, it became a sport and then a lifestyle, and Vail is now the largest ski resort in America. Winter is why people come and summer is why they stay. How this all happened in 50 years is a story of dreams, perseverance, creativity, and unforgettable people.

Country	USA
Author	Shirley Welch
Binding	Paperback
Brand	Brand: Arcadia Publishing
EAN	9780738595320
Feature	Used Book in Good Condition
ISBN	0738595322
IsEligibleForTradeIn	1
Label	Arcadia Publishing
Manufacturer	Arcadia Publishing
MPN	black & white halftones, frontispiece
NumberOfItems	1
NumberOfPages	128
PartNumber	black & white halftones, frontispiece
PublicationDate	2012-08-27
Publisher	Arcadia Publishing
ReleaseDate	2012-08-27
Studio	Arcadia Publishing

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