Vail Valley Voices

: 10th Mountain Chapter - NSDAR: Organizing Regent Challenge Coin (a); In gratitude to organizing regent, Wendy Kidder Becker, of the 10th Mountain Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), a challenge coin was designed by chapter registrar Mary Anne Baker. The front of Becker’s challenge coin features the emblematic 10th Mountain Division motif, while the back features a stylized image of Mount of the Holy Cross. The Mount of the Holy Cross is an iconic 14,011’ peak located in the Rocky Mountain Sawatch Range in Eagle County, Colorado. It was first photographed by William Henry Jackson in 1873. For over 20 years, Becker commuted from her hometown of Vail to the Colorado Front Range for DAR meetings and events. However, health challenges forced her relocation to California. Prior to leaving the mountains of Colorado, Becker organized the 10th Mountain chapter – NSDAR as a legacy. Becker was presented with this gift of gratitude and named Honorary Chapter Regent in June 2019.

: 1974 Vail Mayor John Dobson - Vail Police Chief Gary Wall; 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.

: Alice "Widge" Ferguson - Oral History; Widge Ferguson discusses her life in 1960s Vail, the naming of Widge's Ridge in Sun-Up Bowl in Vail, and her family's quiet, yet profound, role in the history of skiing. Widge is interviewed by Tony Mauro, the "Voice of Vail," and joined by her daughters, Sandy Ferguson Fuller and Susie Ferguson Fuller, and granddaughter, Kim Fuller.

: Andy Daly - History Nugget with Tony Mauro; Former Vail Mayor and Colorado ski industry executive, Andy Daly, recalled the arson that claimed Two Elk Restaurant and other structures atop Vail Mountain.

: Andy Daly - Oral History; Former Vail Mayor, Andy Daly, discusses his experiences as a Colorado ski area executive with Tony Mauro, "the Voice of Vail," David O. Williams, award-winning journalist and Stan Zemler, former Town Manager for the community of Vail. Andy Daly and Mikaela Shiffrin image from online interview by Troy Hawks for CO Ski Country - USA. 24 February 2015.

: Ann Loper - Oral History; Ann Loper discusses the early days of Vail, her joy of skiing and furry creatures, and her years as a ski instructor at Vail. Ann and Bill Loper are depicted in the image.

: Ann Loper - Vail Powder Day; Retired veteran ski instructor, Ann Loper, enjoys a powder day on Vail Mountain., Ann Loper is the subject of this image by an unknow photographer.

: Ann and Pepi Langegger - Twin Creek Ranch; Hanna "Ann" and Josef "Pepi" Langegger at Twin Creek Ranch near Silt (1993).

: Anne "Annie" Staufer - Oral History; Annie Staufer recounts her memories of moving to Vail in January of 1963, their first charming accommodations, and life "in the Wild West." Tony Mauro, the "Voice of Vail," performs Staufer's oral history interview. Jonathan Staufer, Annie's son shares his remembrance of the early incarnation of Vail Mountain School at the base of Meadow Mountain near Dowd Junction.

: Antholz Ranch Historic A-Frame Barn - ca. 1969 Gore Creek Valley; This view of the former historic A-frame barn at Antholz Ranch is likely from Gore Creek looking south toward what is now the Northwoods subdivision (located just east of the Gold Peak complex in Vail). This former ranch site is now home of Ford Park. During 1971 and 1972, Summervail Workshop in Art and Critical Studies (also known as Summervail Art Workshop) was held at Antholz Ranch. Originally the brainchild of Randy Milhoan, Dan Telleen and Jim Cotter, Summervail Art Workshop became a continuing education program of Colorado Mountain College. The image was believed created circa 1969; the photographer is unknown. This A-frame barn is not to be confused with "The A-Frame," a former Town of Vail Public Works building that became a site for the Summervail Art Workshop., Image is courtesy of Summervail Art Workshop Legacy Project (SAWLP) and the Milhoan family.

: Barbara Mooney - Skiing at 80 Years; At 80 years of age, Barbara Mooney demonstrates a lifetime of skiing elegance on Vail Mountain., This is a 2006 Vail Daily image.

: Bill Andree and Bill Heicher: Oral History; Bill Heicher and Bill Andree established legacies as District Wildlife Managers with the Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW). Heicher began with Colorado Game, Fish and Parks Department (later DOW) and served the Eagle District from 1971 until 2003. Andree began with the DOW in 1980 and served the Vail District from 1981 until 2018. Circa 2012, the DOW evolved into Colorado Parks and Wildlife. In this remarkable oral history, Heicher and Andree shared their wildlife experiences and concerns. They also discussed the evolution of their positions from local game wardens, who were hands-on and research-oriented wildlife caretakers, to law enforcement officers who managed nuisance wildlife as a result of habitat destruction., The image depicts Eagle County game warden, Bill Andree, working with a bighorn sheep during winter conditions.

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