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A history of how Texas Longhorns arrived and thrived in the United States is mentioned, followed by Curtis Zabel explaining how he came about ranching with that particular breed and why he enjoys them so much.
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John Fetcher describes his early life and education and his involvement in munitions manufacturing during World War II. After the war John and his family purchased a ranch in Routt County, and John went on to make numerous contributions to the Yampa Valley including establishing the Steamboat Springs ski resort.
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Bill Higbee is interviewed about scrimshaw, the whaler folk art of carving ivory or bone.
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Hazel Henson is interviewed by Gary O'Dell and Darin O'Dell about her life growing up in South Routt County in the early twentieth century.
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Katherine Ellis Sandelin describes the history of her family and the family of her husband who were Routt County pioneers.
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Don Valentine, Chapman Theil, and Daniel Jenkins describe how they became airplane pilots and their flight experiences.
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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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Details about the founding of the Tread of Pioneers Museum and stories about the collection are provided through interviews with Irene Padgett and Jim Stanko.
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George Tolles explains the history of water dowsing, describes the process he uses and his dowsing experiences in this interview with Tara Grillo, Elise McGill, Tanna Brock, and Bill McKelvie
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In this interview with Bill McKelvie and Mari Jo Hoaglund John Abner "Doc" Utterback Jr. describes his life growing up in Routt County and voices his opinions on a variety of topics including changing values, music, and education.
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John Abner "Doc" Utterback Jr. describes his military experience primarily as a veterinarian and medical team member during WWII. He was stationed in Europe during the war and remained after the war as part of a medical rehabilitation team in Germany. He also tells interviewer Mary Jo Hoaglund about his veterinary practice after the war.
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Bob Gay recalls ranching life in Pleasant Valley.
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Ralph Belton is interviewed by David May and Mitch Rule about his life on a ranch in the Elk River Valley of Routt County.
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Joseph Remo "Shorty" Hamidy describes his early life in Oak Creek, Colorado, and working in a mine and a lumber yard. Shorty goes on to explain his experiences as proprietor of Hamidy Hardware.
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Ralph Belton is interviewed by David May, Mitch Rule, Debbie Green and Cathy Landon about his life on a ranch in the Elk River Valley of Routt County.
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She was born in Grand Junction, Colorado. Her mother was Alice Elizabeth (Bittinger) Buthorn of Iowa. Her father was William Frederick Buthorn, a German immigrant and owner of the prominent La Court Hotel on Main Street in the early and mid-Twentieth century. She had a twin sister named Willa Maude. While in high school she played in the orchestra, sang for school clubs, and was a member of the Spanish Club. They grew up living in the LaCourt Hotel...
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Karen Caouette of 2965 S. Elati takes a spin before class. Rhonda (center) and Marie Eaton of 2936 S. Elati watch.
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Twirling class under the instruction of Mrs. E. A. Ricketts and her daughter Cheryl.