Describes Vickie's family history in Telluride, Colorado. Vickie's grandfather was a miner that immigrated from Italy in 1912. Other grandfather immigrated from Finland in 1900. Mother, father, and brother grew-up in Telluride. Telluride culture and activities in the 1900s, before the ski area opened, are discussed. The Sheridan Hotel opening is mentioned. Hippies versus miners, and their different life styles is discussed. The ski area opening and the positives versus negatives are mentioned. Challenges/benefits of living in the 1970s and the 1980s. The first Bluegrass festival is spoken of. Other festival beginnings are also discussed. The opinions of Mountain Village opening and the major changes this brought about are spoken of.
