This "English Channel Crossing" story features America’s two legendary balloonists,the late Mr. Ed Yost (30 June 1919 – 27 May 2007),who is known as the father of the modern hot-air balloon, and the recently deceased Mr. Don Piccrd (13 Jan. 1926 - 13 Sep. 2020).
1st Annual Snowmass Balloon Festival
Aspen, Colorado
July 1976
Photos by Nick DeWolf
Set includes photographs of:
- The 1st Annual Snowmass Balloon Festival - A lacrosse match in Wagner Park; Aspen State Teachers College vs. San Antonio - Rugby in Wagner Park, featuring the Gentlemen of Aspen Rugby Football Club - 'A Night in Old Ashcroft' - celebration in the area ghost town, part of the area's Bicentennial activities - Nightlife, at the Aspen Inn - The Aspen Alpine Cup Bike Race - Snowmass Village, from the air - Stapleton Airport, Denver - Live music, face painting and group dancing, under a tent; photos from an unidentified summer event - An unidentified wedding at Aspen Chapel
Part of an archival project, featuring the photographs of Nick DeWolf.
Image numbers indicate reel number and image number on reel.
