Eaton identified the site that would become the Vail Resort, and helped design and build one of the world's most famous ski mountains.Eaton, who died May 25that age 85, played a behind-the-scenes role. Host Ryan Warner speaks with Eaton's longtime friend, Morrie Shepard.
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