Vail: Triumph of a Dream

by Peter W. Seibert and William Oscar Johnson

Book Overview

A wounded World War II veteran, Pete Seibert came back dreaming of creating a ski resort in the Colorado Rockies. In 40 years he developed Vail from quiet ranchland to a spectacularly successful... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0967674719
• ISBN13: 9780967674711
• Release Date: November 2000
• Publisher: Mountain Sports Press
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 3.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 10.4" x 12.0"

Customer Reviews

Memories of Vail

This is a must read book for any Vail skier. I am the son of one of Vail's pioneers (Sigi Faller) and enjoyed many wonderful days on the Mountain in the "Glory Years". The book provides a perspective of Amercian history (Camp Hale and WWII) and relates a romantic business success story, especially for those who are independent, entrepreneural and have a love of the outdoors. It's a fascinating account of finding recreational "gold" in the Colorado Rockies. An excellent collection of photos is included.

If you're a ski fanatic - you'll love this book

This book captures the spirit of Peter Seibert and Earl Eaton and the early days of their lives and their dream to build Vail and Beaver Creek. The trimuphs are great. Hiking Vail for the first time with skins on the skis and seeing the bowls, what a trip! Getting fired from his dream and then getting asked back during the '89 World Championships - wow!! - what a roller coaster of emotions. If you love great stories and you know the Vail Valley and the ski industry - this book is a must read!!