Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Question: What famous Colorado ski resort was founded by a 10th Mountain Division veteran in 1962?

Answer: Vail Ski Resort was founded in 1962 by 10th Mountain Division veteran Peter Seibert. During World War II, Seibert was part of the division’s offensive against German troops at Riva Ridge, a victory that cleared the way for Allied forces to advance through enemy lines. Years after the war, Seibert raised funds to achieve his dream of building a ski resort, choosing for its location the base of Vail Mountain—an area which at the time had only “a few isolated farms.”