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Nearly a year ago, Mike Greenwood invited Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet to meet with a group of Greenwood’s friends at Camp Hale, the famed World War II training site of the 10th Mountain Division located between Leadville and Red Cliff in Eagle County.
Those friends, members of the 10th Mountain Division’s 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment known as the Triple Deuce who served with Greenwood were at Camp Hale to take in the fresh mountain air on a cloudless day in the High Country. They went snowshoeing and cross-country skiing and paid homage to the brave 10th veterans who fought in the Italian Alps during some of the bloodiest battles of World War II. Those World War II veterans then returned stateside to help found the modern ski industry.
The banner to be placed at the top of Rudi s Run at Steamboat Resort in memory of Rudi Schnackenberg, who would have turned 100 Jan. 25. (Courtesy photo)
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS Rudi Schnackenberg was many things a skier, a coach, an instructor, a father but he was perhaps foremost a lover of life.
“He touched the lives of all he met in a positive and lasting way. He was openly happy with life; his whistle, smile, quick humor and twinkle in his eye gave evidence to the love he had for life and all his friends,” said Ruth McClelland, Schnackenberg’s daughter.
Schnackenberg, a longtime Steamboat Springs resident, died in 1985 at age 64. His legacy has since lived on.
It isn’t far-fetched to say some Aspen environmentalists cried tears of joy when Joseph Biden replaced Donald Trump as president on Tuesday.
The staff at Aspen Center for Environmental Studies couldn’t watch the ceremony together because of the pandemic, but they shared a sentiment.
“The mood was elation,” ACES President and CEO Chris Lane said. “We all watched the inauguration and cried.”
A photographer takes a picture of the namesake geologic feature in the Bears Ears National Monument in December 2017. Aspen-based Ecoflight helped with the process that got the monument designated. Now it will help get it restored.
Photo courtesy Eagle Valley Library District and Eagle County Historical Society
5 years ago
Week of Jan. 14, 2016
The Eagle Town Board launched the search for a new town manager, despite concerns voiced by some residents that the Jan. 22 deadline for applications was too short and the plan to fill the position prior to the April election was ill-advised.
Former Eagle Valley High School teachers and coaches John Rammuno and Randy Rohweder were the honorees for the annual Fire and Ice Gala.
A study by ConsumerAffairs.com found that Eagle was the second-safest, burglary proof town in Colorado.
10 years ago
Week of Jan. 13, 2011
Snowshoe of the Week
It’s time for snowshoeing. Walking Mountains Science Center is excited to kick off another season of backcountry snowshoeing in the White River National Forest. Perfect for those seeking a tranquil winter experience far from the ski slopes, these hikes offer an excellent introduction to winter backcountry exploration. We lead half day hikes each week on Tuesday and Thursday, and also offer a special full moon program each month.
Walking Mountains Science Center is located in Avon. Full Moon hikes meet here for a quick one-mile trek up nearby Buck Creek Trail.
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