Historical Stories

Former Vail Mayor Kent Rose explains why the town council abandoned plans to condemn the ski area permit in the early 1990s, leading to the rise of Vail Resorts.

Eric Brunner and Ashley Frye claimed victory in the Vail Pass climb at the GoPro Mountain Games, with Brunner beating Seth Hirsch by less than eight seconds and Frye winning by nearly 90 seconds.

In this Colorado Sun excerpt, Jeanne LeJeune prepares for a crucial governor's meeting at a Halifax inn in 1755, navigating social scrutiny and family dynamics before the 'crime' begins.

Explore how the construction of Vail's first golf course in 1964 shifted the valley from a winter ski hill to a premier year-round luxury resort, driving local economic growth and tourism.

Tom Mowle reflects on his 2004 time in Baghdad, where he navigated bureaucratic ambiguity and a demanding Colonel to interpret the strategic shift from 'partner' to 'ally' in the Iraq War.

Retired Air Force officer and Divide resident Tom Mowle explores the bureaucratic friction and hidden truths of the Iraq War in his new book, Hope is Not a Plan.

A sensory journey through Aspen's Galena Street in 1957, revealing a working town defined by mining money, local businesses, and childhood memories before the ski industry transformed the valley.

Inside the high-stakes Yeti Catch Wars at the GoPro Mountain Games, where teams must fish and row class III-IV whitewater on the Colorado River under strict judging rules.

The 1886 Sherwood v Walker case illustrates how sellers exploit ambiguity in contracts. Learn how the 'mutual mistake' doctrine applies to modern agreements and why 'probably' is a dangerous word in law.

Diane Prather’s column details the gritty reality of living in a White River National Forest cow camp, where ranchers managed risk by monitoring larkspur and relied on direct presence rather than modern bureaucracy.

A look back at the Eagle Valley Enterprise's 125-year history, tracing the region's evolution from a rugged mountain settlement to a hub for recreation and civic pride.

Explore how Aspen's gritty Limelite Club and other small venues served as a strategic launchpad for folk stars like Bob Gibson and Glenn Yarbrough during the 1950s and 60s.