Member Type: Athlete

Buddy, a Colorado native, began his skiing activities in Steamboat Springs on famed Howelsen Hill. He won his first Regional Championship in jumping at the age of 10. During his formative years, he decided to concentrate on alpine events and became a three-time member of the United States Olympic Ski Team and two time US FIS Team member. In 1964, his life was tragically cut short when he was killed in an avalanche in Switzerland.

Paul grew up skiing in Steamboat Springs. As a teenager, he was a member of the National Ski Patrol at Berthoud Pass and Winter Park. He skied for Western State College, and later the University of Denver under Willy Schaeffler. He won several National Intercollegiate titles and was a member of the 1952 Olympic Team. After retirement, he became a skiing instructor at Vail and helped the development of Steamboat Springs ski area.

Lonny got his start in the Little Toots program at Howelsen Hill, then rose through the ranks to the U.S. Ski Team and reached the heights of glory on the World Pro Ski Tour in the late '70s and early '80s, quickly emerging as the top American on the tour. During a career that lasted from 1978 through 1984, Lonny won 20 professional races. He was the top American pro four years and captured the World Pro slalom title in 1981.

David Stapleton Jr., former U.S. Ski Team and professional racer who has dedicated his career to strengthening the Aspen Valley Ski Club. A true Aspen native with a family heritage dating back to 1881, Dave Stapleton Jr. fell in love with the sport of ski racing and thrived on the rich racing heritage and nurturing ski racing community and opportunities in Aspen. Dave has most certainly given back to the sport at a level beyond most, benefitting future generations of ski racers.

Johnny is a four-time Olympian from Steamboat Springs who competed in Nordic combined. In 2003, he won the gold medal at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in the 7.5 km sprint event. At his fourth Winter Olympic Games in 2010, he competed in three events and won three silver medals. He became the first ever American to medal in the Nordic combined. Spillane announced his retirement from Nordic Combined in April, 2013.

Park is a pioneer to freestyle skiing. He initiated the International Freestyle Skiers Association and the first professional freestyle tour. In 1983, he became the first U.S. Freestyle coach, holding the position throughout the decade. During his tenure, the team had more World Cup victories than any ski team in U.S. history. The Park Smalley Freestyle Aerial Complex at Howelsen Hill is a reminder of the contributions he has made to the skiing world.

Spider first came to Colorado in 1962 to race for Bob Beattie at the University of Colorado. He soon established himself as one of the best American ski racers of his time. He represented the United States at the 1968 Winter Olympics where he finished 5th in the slalom. After four World Cup podium finishes, he moved to the Pro Ski Racing Circuit. He won the 1971 and 1972 World Pro Skiing Championships.

Katy, a Colorado native, started skiing at the age of 14 in Steamboat Springs, under the instruction of ski coach, Al Wegeman. She was named to the United States FIS Team that competed in the World Championships in Aspen in 1950. Katy was named to two US Olympic Teams in 1952 and 1956. From 1949 to 1956, Katy won nine national titles. She was inducted in the National Ski Hall of Fame in 1966.