Stowe (9:36)

Explains and shows how Stowe, Vermont became “The Ski Capital of the East” under the leadership of the Austrian Sepp Ruschp on Mt. Mansfield (1930s-1960s), and Johannes von Trapp at the Trapp Family Lodge (1970s - ). Sepp Ruschp, with the financial backing of AIG founder and owner C.V. Starr, led the development of the downhill ski area, which included his ski school that featured many top Austrian skiers, while Johannes created the first cross-country ski resort in the Americas. This story is told primarily by Johannes von Trapp, originally well known as member of Trapp Family Singers, but now better known as the owner and head of the Trapp Family Lodge.