Ski Steamboat For Pete's Sake
The story of Steamboat Springs, Colorado told by third-generation local, Pete Wither. Pete covers events from the gold rush up north in Hahn's Peak, to early downtown Steamboat development, and of course the birth of Steamboat Resort to present.
Pete was born and raised in Steamboat and only left for a short while to serve in Vietnam and live in Winter Park, Colorado as a patroller in the 60s. He and his wife, Barbi, were integral parts of the Steamboat Ski Resort effort including clearing trails, building lifts, running ski patrol and Barbi as a long time ski lesson supervisor.
Pete is an epic storyteller and covers many lesser known stories about Steamboat including when the Gondola car fell over 200 feet in 1972, and an hero-like rescue of every person on the Gondola was safely conducted (as well as very little press).
Enjoy listening to all of Pete's stories - with Barbi's shoutouts from the kitchen - in short 25 minutes or less episodes.
Ski Steamboat!
Ski Steamboat For Pete's Sake
1: Steamboat Ski Resort - How It Began
Introducing Pete Wither, an icon of the Steamboat Springs, Colorado community. We start with "Speaking of the 60s...", the story from Pete's eyes of how Steamboat created a ski resort, attracted hippies from all over, and inspired many to try the sport of downhill skiing.
Pete covers the families who got it going, his stories of working on the tree removal and lift installation, early real estate boom, and how he wishes he had taken a different payment than cash for his work.
Enjoy the stories from a local legend.
