"ASPEN — Many of the biggest names in skiing history will gather in Aspen this weekend to honor one of their own.
Aspen's Bob Beattie, the creator of World Pro Skiing, co-founder of the World Cup and a ski-racing television personality for more than four decades, will be honored at a gala Friday at the Hotel Jerome Ballroom. On Saturday, teams composed of former pros, children and members of the public will take part in the Bob Beattie Reunion Cup race at Aspen Highlands.
Among the roughly 70 former racers expected to attend are Billy Kidd and fellow World Pro Skiing champions Hugo Nindle, Hank Kashiwa and Andre Arnold plus Olympic medalists Franz Klammer, Tamara McKinney, Christin Cooper, Walter Tresch and Barbara Ferries.
“Beats built the U.S. Ski Team system that made us competitive,” Kidd said. “He was my coach at the University of Colorado and the Olympics. His vision and leadership helped to create the World Cup, World Pro Skiing and NASTAR. And his ABC television commentary helped millions enjoy our favorite sport whether they skied or not.
“Bob Beattie has influenced the sport of skiing more than any other single person.”...."
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