But what he’s most well known for at this point is a guitar which he developed called the Dobrato.  It combines elements of different types of guitars to create it’s own highly unique sound.  It’s been used in a Grammy-winning song,

Ian tells a great story about how RMBL started (you’d never guess the KKK was involved), and talks about some of the science that is currently happening in Gothic.  Another question I asked is “How does RMBL fit in with competing interests like recreation as Crested Butte grows?”

In this episode, Yon and I talk about the recreational opportunities in Sargents- including a free Nordic skiing track that he’s been working on.  It’s a great story involving a partnership between a local ranch owner, a Uranium mine located up Marshall Pass, and the Tomichi Creek Trading Post.