Member Type: Sport Builder

Bob Meserve‘s Spinal Cord Injury in 1983 did not diminish his love for alpine skiing. An early pioneer in Adaptive Sit Skiing, Bob was the first Sit Skier allowed on Vail Mountain, won Para-Sport medals, and served as the USOC Athlete Liaison for the 1998 Paralympic Winter Games. Bob served on the National Board of Disabled Sports USA (DSUSA) from 1992 – 2018 (as Board President from 2005–2017), along with serving on the USOPC Affiliate Organizations Council as the Chairperson from 2016 until 2024. Recognized for his work to expand snow sport opportunities for people with disabilities, he was inducted into the DSUSA National Snow Sports Hall of Fame in 2009 and was the recipient of the DSUSA Dr. Bob Harney National Leadership award in 2016. Bob was on the Team that started the Adaptive Spirit Fundraiser in Vail, which secures crucial funding for the USA Para-Snowsports Teams. Bob is recognized by his peers as a true leader in the Adaptive Sports and Paralympic Movements.

Born in Steamboat Springs, Bob Beverly began skiing early, racing competitively and attending the University of Denver (1941–44), where he helped establish collegiate skiing as a varsity sport and earned one of DU’s first ski letters. He later played a key role in securing NCAA sanctioning of intercollegiate skiing. A pioneer in ski-area development at Grand Mesa and Glenwood Springs, he also advanced ski patrol, youth racing, and safety programs. In 1995, he received the Halstead Memorial Award.

While many tout Hugh’s war record, he is also one of the pioneers of Colorado skiing.  By helping to develop and direct the 10th Mountain Division Hut and Trail system, and administer programs and funding through the 10th Mountain Foundation, he and others have opened up the backcountry to all ages and abilities.  Hugh is the living spirit of tradition, remembering the old while embracing the new and passing on the spirit and love of the mountains.

Raised in Aspen, “Johno” trained with the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club (AVSC). He was named to the US Development Team and went on to race for the University of Vermont. He started coaching with AVSC in 1989 until 1995 and then the US Ski Team from 1995 to 2008 where he led his athletes to a US record number of wins and podium finishes on the World Cup in addition to Olympic and World Cup medals. In 2002, he became the head men’s downhill and super-G coach. From 2007-2008, he coached Bode Miller to Olympic medal performances and two overall Crystal Globes and Daron Rahlves to 28 World Cup podiums and 12 World Cup victories. In 2008/2009, Johno returned to Aspen and coached at Challenge Aspen, a competitive ski team for individuals with cognitive or physical impairment. From 2010 to 2014, the Canadian Team recruited Johno to lead their speed team through the 2014 Sochi Olympics. He led the Canadian team to 20 podiums in addition to Eric Guay’s gold medal at the 2011 World Championships and a bronze medal by Jan Hudec in the super-G at Sochi. Johno is currently focusing on the family ranch and stepped down from Alpine Director with AVSC (2014-2017, 2019-2024) at the end of May 2024 but would like to return to coach U12 athletes next winter.

Bjorn has been a force in elevating the sport of skiing through a lifetime of providing leadership and support for athletes, venues, and major events. His efforts and persistence were pivotal in bringing the FIS World Championships to the Vail Valley in 1989, 1999, and 2015. He consistently supported athletes in the United States, and his home country of Norway, making it possible for athletes to achieve their dreams on and off the snow through the creation and funding of educational scholarships. Through board service and leadership for the US Ski & Snowboard Team, Ski & Snowboard Club Vail, and the Vail Valley Foundation, his efforts have resulted in the successful completion of major projects in the U.S. and abroad, from the Ski & Snowboard Club Vail Clubhouse and race venue expansion to the USSA Center for Excellence in Park City to the expansion and enhancement of Kvitfjell Resort in Norway.

Larry is legendary in the history of Colorado winter sports broadcasting. He was the primary sportscaster, journalist, and voice of Colorado throughout the 1970s and 1980s. His passion for promoting Colorado skiing was clear through his coverage of major races including the World Alpine Ski Championships, FIS World Cup Events, and the Winter Olympics. He is also a board member of the Rocky Mountain Ski Writers Association and the Colorado Ski & Snowboard Museum.

During World War II, Gordy served with the famed 10th Mountain Division at Camp Hale. After service, he resumed competition by qualifying for all four events at the 1948 Olympics and placed 5th in Special Jumping at the St. Moritz games. After retirement, he began coaching youth in Steamboat Springs. During a span of 22 years, he served as area director and manager at Steamboat Springs, Loveland Basin, Jackson Hole (Wyoming), and Mt. Werner.

For over 30 years, Pete's U.S. Forest Service career involved him in ski area business. He convinced the Forest Service Chief to allow the industry to charge what they wanted for lift tickets. The result, which benefited all Colorado skiers, was increased investment in lifts, reduced lift lines, and improved on-mountain ski area development. He also helped organize the first National Avalanche School and his photography helped popularize back country skiing around the world.

During WWII, Leon served with the 10th Mountain Division and after with the Mountain and Cold Weather Training Command at Fort Carson. After the war, he helped develop Ski Broadmoor in Colorado Springs and worked as the sports director there for 33 years. Throughout his career, he also served as Executive Director of the World Figure Skating Championships, President of the Rocky Mountain Ski Area Operations Association, and a Vice-President of the USSA.