Remembering Steve Rieschl: Vail’s ski touring legend was known for his investment in friendships and faith

Remembering Steve Rieschl: Vail’s ski touring legend was known for his investment in friendships and faith

Steve Rieschl’s life was defined by two passions.  “He loved turning people onto skiing,” said longtime friend Gene Dayton. “And the Lord.” Rieschl, known locally for starting the country’s first commercial ski touring school in Vail in 1969, passed away on April 26. Throughout his adventure-filled, relationship-rich, 87-year life, he achieved notoriety in communities across the state — largely for his athletic accomplishments and contributions …