Growing Up Aspen - A Joiners Table Chat

Tony Vagneur reflects on the cowboy up Woody Creek.Tony Vagneur Cowboy/Historian/Ski Patrol/Aspen High class of 64. (6 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press.Book: Twist and Turn Presshttps://www.twistandturnpress.com/T-Shirts: Threadlesshttps://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/Happy Trails Animationhttps://www.happytrailsanimation.com/Tony Vagneur was born into the Vagneur ranching family in Woody Creek. His great-grandfather, Jeremie Vagneur arrived from Val d’Aosta, Italy, in 1882, and carved out a ranching dynasty that thus far includes five generations.Tony grew up on the original Vagneur homestead in Woody Creek, named the Elkhorn Ranch by his grandfather, Ben. He attended all 12 grades at the Red Brick School in Aspen, graduating in 1964. He went to college to play football and ended up an English major after the gridiron lost his interest. Tony graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing and business administration from the University of Colorado.Once back in Aspen, Tony began working for his aunt and uncle (Eileen and Vic Goodhard) at Aspen Trash Service, Inc., a relationship that would indelibly mark Tony’s business career for the next 25 years. He also did stints as a builder, a bartender, an equipment operator, a horse trainer, a ski racer, a string of Marlboro commercials and a long run at the T Lazy-7 Ranch. Tony put in seven years as an Aspen Mountain Ski Patrolman.Tony Vagneurhttps://www.aspentimes.com/search/tony+vagneur#Aspen #cowboy #history #smalltown #memoir #book #community #skitown #olddays

Tony Vagneur Cowboy/Historian/Ski Patrol/Aspen High class of 64. (3 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography/ Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press.Book: Twist and Turn Presshttps://www.twistandturnpress.com/T-Shirts: Threadlesshttps://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/Happy Trails Animationhttps://www.happytrailsanimation.com/Tony Vagneur was born into the Vagneur ranching family in Woody Creek. His great-grandfather, Jeremie Vagneur arrived from Val d’Aosta, Italy, in 1882, and carved out a ranching dynasty that thus far includes five generations.Tony grew up on the original Vagneur homestead in Woody Creek, named the Elkhorn Ranch by his grandfather, Ben. He attended all 12 grades at the Red Brick School in Aspen, graduating in 1964. He went to college to play football and ended up an English major after the gridiron lost his interest. Tony graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing and business administration from the University of Colorado.Once back in Aspen, Tony began working for his aunt and uncle (Eileen and Vic Goodhard) at Aspen Trash Service, Inc., a relationship that would indelibly mark Tony’s business career for the next 25 years. He also did stints as a builder, a bartender, an equipment operator, a horse trainer, a ski racer, a string of Marlboro commercials and a long run at the T Lazy-7 Ranch. Tony put in seven years as an Aspen Mountain Ski Patrolman.Tony Vagneurhttps://www.aspentimes.com/search/tony+vagneur#Aspen #cowboy #history #smalltown #memoir #book #community #skitown #olddays

Tony Vagneur talks about how the new folks are getting around the historic building codes.Tony Vagneur Cowboy/Historian/Ski Patrol/Aspen High class of 64. (4 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press.Book: Twist and Turn Presshttps://www.twistandturnpress.com/T-Shirts: Threadlesshttps://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/Happy Trails Animationhttps://www.happytrailsanimation.com/Tony Vagneur was born into the Vagneur ranching family in Woody Creek. His great-grandfather, Jeremie Vagneur arrived from Val d’Aosta, Italy, in 1882, and carved out a ranching dynasty that thus far includes five generations.Tony grew up on the original Vagneur homestead in Woody Creek, named the Elkhorn Ranch by his grandfather, Ben. He attended all 12 grades at the Red Brick School in Aspen, graduating in 1964. He went to college to play football and ended up an English major after the gridiron lost his interest. Tony graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing and business administration from the University of Colorado.Once back in Aspen, Tony began working for his aunt and uncle (Eileen and Vic Goodhard) at Aspen Trash Service, Inc., a relationship that would indelibly mark Tony’s business career for the next 25 years. He also did stints as a builder, a bartender, an equipment operator, a horse trainer, a ski racer, a string of Marlboro commercials and a long run at the T Lazy-7 Ranch. Tony put in seven years as an Aspen Mountain Ski Patrolman.Tony Vagneurhttps://www.aspentimes.com/search/tony+vagneur#Aspen #cowboy #history #smalltown #memoir #book #community #skitown #olddays

Tony Vagneur the power of stories and the joiners table.Tony Vagneur Cowboy/Historian/Ski Patrol/Aspen High class of 64. (8 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press.Book: Twist and Turn Presshttps://www.twistandturnpress.com/T-Shirts: Threadlesshttps://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/Happy Trails Animationhttps://www.happytrailsanimation.com/Tony Vagneur was born into the Vagneur ranching family in Woody Creek. His great-grandfather, Jeremie Vagneur arrived from Val d’Aosta, Italy, in 1882, and carved out a ranching dynasty that thus far includes five generations.Tony grew up on the original Vagneur homestead in Woody Creek, named the Elkhorn Ranch by his grandfather, Ben. He attended all 12 grades at the Red Brick School in Aspen, graduating in 1964. He went to college to play football and ended up an English major after the gridiron lost his interest. Tony graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing and business administration from the University of Colorado.Once back in Aspen, Tony began working for his aunt and uncle (Eileen and Vic Goodhard) at Aspen Trash Service, Inc., a relationship that would indelibly mark Tony’s business career for the next 25 years. He also did stints as a builder, a bartender, an equipment operator, a horse trainer, a ski racer, a string of Marlboro commercials and a long run at the T Lazy-7 Ranch. Tony put in seven years as an Aspen Mountain Ski Patrolman.Tony Vagneurhttps://www.aspentimes.com/search/tony+vagneur#Aspen #cowboy #history #smalltown #memoir #book #community #skitown #olddays

Tony Vagneur reminisce about classic old Aspen characters.Tony Vagneur Cowboy/Historian/Ski Patrol/Aspen High class of 64. (8 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press.Book: Twist and Turn Presshttps://www.twistandturnpress.com/T-Shirts: Threadlesshttps://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/Happy Trails Animationhttps://www.happytrailsanimation.com/Tony Vagneur was born into the Vagneur ranching family in Woody Creek. His great-grandfather, Jeremie Vagneur arrived from Val d’Aosta, Italy, in 1882, and carved out a ranching dynasty that thus far includes five generations.Tony grew up on the original Vagneur homestead in Woody Creek, named the Elkhorn Ranch by his grandfather, Ben. He attended all 12 grades at the Red Brick School in Aspen, graduating in 1964. He went to college to play football and ended up an English major after the gridiron lost his interest. Tony graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing and business administration from the University of Colorado.Once back in Aspen, Tony began working for his aunt and uncle (Eileen and Vic Goodhard) at Aspen Trash Service, Inc., a relationship that would indelibly mark Tony’s business career for the next 25 years. He also did stints as a builder, a bartender, an equipment operator, a horse trainer, a ski racer, a string of Marlboro commercials and a long run at the T Lazy-7 Ranch. Tony put in seven years as an Aspen Mountain Ski Patrolman.Tony Vagneurhttps://www.aspentimes.com/search/tony+vagneur#Aspen #cowboy #history #smalltown #memoir #book #community #skitown #olddays

Tony Vagneur talks about when he thinks the change in Aspen really happened.Tony Vagneur Cowboy/Historian/Ski Patrol/Aspen High class of 64. (5 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press.Book: Twist and Turn Presshttps://www.twistandturnpress.com/T-Shirts: Threadlesshttps://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/Happy Trails Animationhttps://www.happytrailsanimation.com/Tony Vagneur was born into the Vagneur ranching family in Woody Creek. His great-grandfather, Jeremie Vagneur arrived from Val d’Aosta, Italy, in 1882, and carved out a ranching dynasty that thus far includes five generations.Tony grew up on the original Vagneur homestead in Woody Creek, named the Elkhorn Ranch by his grandfather, Ben. He attended all 12 grades at the Red Brick School in Aspen, graduating in 1964. He went to college to play football and ended up an English major after the gridiron lost his interest. Tony graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing and business administration from the University of Colorado.Once back in Aspen, Tony began working for his aunt and uncle (Eileen and Vic Goodhard) at Aspen Trash Service, Inc., a relationship that would indelibly mark Tony’s business career for the next 25 years. He also did stints as a builder, a bartender, an equipment operator, a horse trainer, a ski racer, a string of Marlboro commercials and a long run at the T Lazy-7 Ranch. Tony put in seven years as an Aspen Mountain Ski Patrolman.Tony Vagneurhttps://www.aspentimes.com/search/tony+vagneur#Aspen #cowboy #history #smalltown #memoir #book #community #skitown #olddays

Tony Vagneur Aspen's historian talks the Aspen schools through his eyes.Tony Vagneur Cowboy/Historian/Ski Patrol/Aspen High class of 64. (5 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press.Book: Twist and Turn Presshttps://www.twistandturnpress.com/T-Shirts: Threadlesshttps://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/Happy Trails Animationhttps://www.happytrailsanimation.com/Tony Vagneur was born into the Vagneur ranching family in Woody Creek. His great-grandfather, Jeremie Vagneur arrived from Val d’Aosta, Italy, in 1882, and carved out a ranching dynasty that thus far includes five generations.Tony grew up on the original Vagneur homestead in Woody Creek, named the Elkhorn Ranch by his grandfather, Ben. He attended all 12 grades at the Red Brick School in Aspen, graduating in 1964. He went to college to play football and ended up an English major after the gridiron lost his interest. Tony graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in marketing and business administration from the University of Colorado.Once back in Aspen, Tony began working for his aunt and uncle (Eileen and Vic Goodhard) at Aspen Trash Service, Inc., a relationship that would indelibly mark Tony’s business career for the next 25 years. He also did stints as a builder, a bartender, an equipment operator, a horse trainer, a ski racer, a string of Marlboro commercials and a long run at the T Lazy-7 Ranch. Tony put in seven years as an Aspen Mountain Ski Patrolman.Tony Vagneurhttps://www.aspentimes.com/search/tony+vagneur#Aspen #cowboy #history #smalltown #memoir #book #community #skitown #olddays

Tom Crum reminisces about Aspen's original (10th Mountian Devision) ski bum Ralph Jackson.Tom Crum Akido master and John Denver's bodyguard/friend. (23 min) Images © Nick DeWolf Flickr Images (Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press.Book: Twist and Turn Presshttps://www.twistandturnpress.com/T-Shirts: Threadlesshttps://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/Happy Trails Animationhttps://www.happytrailsanimation.com/Tom is the founder of THE AIKI APPROACH taught through best-selling books, audio and visual materials, and live presentation designed to help people become more centered, connected, and resourceful in all situations. For over 40 years, Tom has been a teacher of Aikido, a graceful martial art which uses energy rather than force to resolve conflicts, and he includes principles and movements from Aikido, Tai Chi Chuan, Qi Gong, and other mind-body arts in his presentations, creating an experiential event which adds excitement, color, and value. Tom's regular practice of meditation, his love of golf and skiing, and his dedication to his wife Cathy (and their three children and eight grandchildren) are the center of his life. Listen to Growing Up Aspen’s podcast as he remises about life in Aspen and his compadre John Denver.Tom Crumhttps://aikiworks.com/toolbox.html#aspen #TomCrum #childhood #memoir #book #history #JohnDenver #community #skiing #smalltown

Tom Crum appreciates having Lo still in town to keep him grounded.Tom Crum Akido master and John Denver's bodyguard/friend. (3 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press.Book: Twist and Turn Presshttps://www.twistandturnpress.com/T-Shirts: Threadlesshttps://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/Happy Trails Animationhttps://www.happytrailsanimation.com/Tom is the founder of THE AIKI APPROACH taught through best-selling books, audio and visual materials, and live presentation designed to help people become more centered, connected, and resourceful in all situations. For over 40 years, Tom has been a teacher of Aikido, a graceful martial art which uses energy rather than force to resolve conflicts, and he includes principles and movements from Aikido, Tai Chi Chuan, Qi Gong, and other mind-body arts in his presentations, creating an experiential event which adds excitement, color, and value. Tom's regular practice of meditation, his love of golf and skiing, and his dedication to his wife Cathy (and their three children and eight grandchildren) are the center of his life. Listen to Growing Up Aspen’s podcast as he remises about life in Aspen and his compadre John Denver.Tom Crumhttps://aikiworks.com/toolbox.html#aspen #TomCrum #childhood #memoir #book #history #JohnDenver #community #skiing #smalltown

Tom Crum speaks to a way of being.Tom Crum Akido master and John Denver's bodyguard/friend. (12 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press.Book: Twist and Turn Presshttps://www.twistandturnpress.com/T-Shirts: Threadlesshttps://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/Happy Trails Animationhttps://www.happytrailsanimation.com/Tom is the founder of THE AIKI APPROACH taught through best-selling books, audio and visual materials, and live presentation designed to help people become more centered, connected, and resourceful in all situations. For over 40 years, Tom has been a teacher of Aikido, a graceful martial art which uses energy rather than force to resolve conflicts, and he includes principles and movements from Aikido, Tai Chi Chuan, Qi Gong, and other mind-body arts in his presentations, creating an experiential event which adds excitement, color, and value. Tom's regular practice of meditation, his love of golf and skiing, and his dedication to his wife Cathy (and their three children and eight grandchildren) are the center of his life. Listen to Growing Up Aspen’s podcast as he remises about life in Aspen and his compadre John Denver.Tom Crumhttps://aikiworks.com/toolbox.html#aspen #TomCrum #childhood #memoir #book #history #JohnDenver #community #skiing #smalltown

Tom Crum Akido master and John Denver's bodyguard/friend. (7 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press.Book: Twist and Turn Presshttps://www.twistandturnpress.com/T-Shirts: Threadlesshttps://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/Happy Trails Animationhttps://www.happytrailsanimation.com/Tom is the founder of THE AIKI APPROACH taught through best-selling books, audio and visual materials, and live presentation designed to help people become more centered, connected, and resourceful in all situations. For over 40 years, Tom has been a teacher of Aikido, a graceful martial art which uses energy rather than force to resolve conflicts, and he includes principles and movements from Aikido, Tai Chi Chuan, Qi Gong, and other mind-body arts in his presentations, creating an experiential event which adds excitement, color, and value. Tom's regular practice of meditation, his love of golf and skiing, and his dedication to his wife Cathy (and their three children and eight grandchildren) are the center of his life. Listen to Growing Up Aspen’s podcast as he remises about life in Aspen and his compadre John Denver.Tom Crumhttps://aikiworks.com/toolbox.html#aspen #TomCrum #childhood #memoir #book #history #JohnDenver #community #skiing #smalltown

Tom reflects about when and where he met his wife Cathy.Tom Crum Akido master and John Denver's bodyguard/friend. (23 min) Images © Nick DeWolf Flickr Images (Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press.Book: Twist and Turn Presshttps://www.twistandturnpress.com/T-Shirts: Threadlesshttps://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/Happy Trails Animationhttps://www.happytrailsanimation.com/Tom is the founder of THE AIKI APPROACH taught through best-selling books, audio and visual materials, and live presentation designed to help people become more centered, connected, and resourceful in all situations. For over 40 years, Tom has been a teacher of Aikido, a graceful martial art which uses energy rather than force to resolve conflicts, and he includes principles and movements from Aikido, Tai Chi Chuan, Qi Gong, and other mind-body arts in his presentations, creating an experiential event which adds excitement, color, and value. Tom's regular practice of meditation, his love of golf and skiing, and his dedication to his wife Cathy (and their three children and eight grandchildren) are the center of his life. Listen to Growing Up Aspen’s podcast as he remises about life in Aspen and his compadre John Denver.#aspen #TomCrum #childhood #memoir #book #history #JohnDenver #community #skiing #smalltown

Tom Crum walks us through some of Aspen's classic characters.Tom Crum Akido master and John Denver's bodyguard/friend. (8 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press.Book: Twist and Turn Presshttps://www.twistandturnpress.com/T-Shirts: Threadlesshttps://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/Happy Trails Animationhttps://www.happytrailsanimation.com/Tom is the founder of THE AIKI APPROACH taught through best-selling books, audio and visual materials, and live presentation designed to help people become more centered, connected, and resourceful in all situations. For over 40 years, Tom has been a teacher of Aikido, a graceful martial art which uses energy rather than force to resolve conflicts, and he includes principles and movements from Aikido, Tai Chi Chuan, Qi Gong, and other mind-body arts in his presentations, creating an experiential event which adds excitement, color, and value. Tom's regular practice of meditation, his love of golf and skiing, and his dedication to his wife Cathy (and their three children and eight grandchildren) are the center of his life. Listen to Growing Up Aspen’s podcast as he remises about life in Aspen and his compadre John Denver.Tom Crumhttps://aikiworks.com/toolbox.html#aspen #TomCrum #childhood #memoir #book #history #JohnDenver #community #skiing #smalltown

Tom Crum talks about John Denver's passion project... Windstar!Tom Crum Akido master and John Denver's bodyguard/friend. (23 min) Images © Nick DeWolf Flickr Images (Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press.Book: Twist and Turn Presshttps://www.twistandturnpress.com/T-Shirts: Threadlesshttps://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/Happy Trails Animationhttps://www.happytrailsanimation.com/Tom is the founder of THE AIKI APPROACH taught through best-selling books, audio and visual materials, and live presentation designed to help people become more centered, connected, and resourceful in all situations. For over 40 years, Tom has been a teacher of Aikido, a graceful martial art which uses energy rather than force to resolve conflicts, and he includes principles and movements from Aikido, Tai Chi Chuan, Qi Gong, and other mind-body arts in his presentations, creating an experiential event which adds excitement, color, and value. Tom's regular practice of meditation, his love of golf and skiing, and his dedication to his wife Cathy (and their three children and eight grandchildren) are the center of his life. Listen to Growing Up Aspen’s podcast as he remises about life in Aspen and his compadre John Denver.Tom Crumhttps://aikiworks.com/toolbox.html#aspen #TomCrum #childhood #memoir #book #history #JohnDenver #community #skiing #smalltown

Tom Crum tells us his journey to Akido.Tom Crum Akido master and John Denver's bodyguard/friend. (8 min) Image of Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press.Book: Twist and Turn Presshttps://www.twistandturnpress.com/T-Shirts: Threadlesshttps://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/Happy Trails Animationhttps://www.happytrailsanimation.com/Tom is the founder of THE AIKI APPROACH taught through best-selling books, audio and visual materials, and live presentation designed to help people become more centered, connected, and resourceful in all situations. For over 40 years, Tom has been a teacher of Aikido, a graceful martial art which uses energy rather than force to resolve conflicts, and he includes principles and movements from Aikido, Tai Chi Chuan, Qi Gong, and other mind-body arts in his presentations, creating an experiential event which adds excitement, color, and value. Tom's regular practice of meditation, his love of golf and skiing, and his dedication to his wife Cathy (and their three children and eight grandchildren) are the center of his life. Listen to Growing Up Aspen’s podcast as he remises about life in Aspen and his compadre John Denver.Tom Crumhttps://aikiworks.com/toolbox.html#aspen #TomCrum #childhood #memoir #book #history #JohnDenver #community #skiing #smalltown

What is your story about the journey you took to Aspen? Tom Crum Akido master and John Denver's bodyguard/friend. (18 min) Images © Nick DeWolf Flickr Images (Maroon Bells ©Mark Ronay Photography) Music by Felix Plante. Produced by Twist and Turn Press. Book: Twist and Turn Press https://www.twistandturnpress.com/ T-Shirts: Threadless https://happytrailsanimation.threadless.com/ Happy Trails Animation https://www.happytrailsanimation.com/Tom is the founder of THE AIKI APPROACH taught through best-selling books, audio and visual materials, and live presentation designed to help people become more centered, connected, and resourceful in all situations. For over 40 years, Tom has been a teacher of Aikido, a graceful martial art which uses energy rather than force to resolve conflicts, and he includes principles and movements from Aikido, Tai Chi Chuan, Qi Gong, and other mind-body arts in his presentations, creating an experiential event which adds excitement, color, and value. Tom's regular practice of meditation, his love of golf and skiing, and his dedication to his wife Cathy (and their three children and eight grandchildren) are the center of his life. Listen to Growing Up Aspen’s podcast as he remises about life in Aspen and his compadre John Denver.#coaching #aspen #childhood #change #aspenideas #memoir #johndenver #tomcrum #Akido #book #colorado