This week I received a Spider Sabich story from Reid Williams of Stowe that exemplifies the appeal Spider generated. Reid was in Aspen in 1972 when the World Pro Tour wrapped up its season there. He was at the ceremony… Continue Reading →
When did the World Pro Ski Tour visit Stowe?
Vladimir Sabich Jr. was born on January 10, 1945. Literally as soon as he was born, his father gave him the nickname that would follow the younger Sabich his whole life. Seeing his son’s unusually long, skinny arms and legs,… Continue Reading →
Who shot Spider Sabich?
I’ll start this week with a couple of follow-up items from last week’s column. The Stowe Winter Carnival freestyle event held in 1975 was sponsored by Midas and Colgate. Actually the men’s tour was sponsored by Midas and the women’s… Continue Reading →
What is the origin of the word “mogul” as it pertains to skiing?
The 1960’s will always be remembered for their counter-culture and rebellion against the status quo: long hair, loud music, and loud clothes! Skiing in the 1960’s was no exception. A whole group of young skiers began to do things on… Continue Reading →
Who invented the “Slow Dog Noodle” and “The Worm Turn”?
There goes my PG rating and yes, I probably have watched too much Entertainment Tonight! So why should we care? As some unknown marketing guru said “sex sells.” Skiing sex symbols help sell skiing! Picking the greatest is a subjective… Continue Reading →
What famous skier from the past was the star in two U.S. network television series?
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