- The founder of Sport Obermeyer and Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame inductee turns one hundred today!
When it comes to ski industry mavericks, no living person has spent more time breaking ground and changing paradigms than Klaus Obermeyer.
The long-time Aspen local turns 100 today and in order to celebrate this centenarian’s long list of contributions to skiing and snowboarding, we’ve compiled a few of our favorite tweets that celebrate the man and his storied legacy.
Happy birthday Klaus!
Happy 100th birthday, Klaus Obermeyer!
Klaus is still working and skiing as he hits life's centennial mark. pic.twitter.com/jgJP8BdP2K
— Colorado Snowsports Museum (@COSnowsportsMus) December 2, 2019
I don't always drink glühwein this time of day, but when I do, it's in honor of Klaus Obermeyer's 100th birthday!
— ninhilista (@ninhilista) December 2, 2019
"I just love nature. I just think it’s so beautiful to look at a tree with snow on it standing there watching you like little people. It’s just such a miracle."
Read this interview with Aspen legend Klaus Obermeyer on his 100th birthday. So good!https://t.co/dbfMZMdnaH
— Dylan Bowman (@dylanbo) December 2, 2019
Happy 100th birthday to Klaus Obermeyer! https://t.co/sg471oAJ9k
— Vail Daily (@VailDaily) December 2, 2019
In honor of Klaus Obermeyer, who turns 100 today, The Aspen Times asked a few locals to tell us their best Klaus story. Here is a sampling of those responses:https://t.co/0Ip9qIanxi pic.twitter.com/CzfdnDiVQD
— Aspen Times (@TheAspenTimes) December 2, 2019
A living legend in the ski industry turns 100-year-old today and #Aspen is throwing him a big party.
Did I mention HE IS STILL SKIING?!?!
Can’t wait to introduce you to #KlausObermeyer later this evening on @CBSDenver
Happy Birthday, Klaus!
#Skiing pic.twitter.com/iqv9XTB0gd
— Matt Kroschel (@Matt_Kroschel) December 2, 2019
At three years old, Klaus Obermeyer made his first skis by nailing his best shoes to recycled chestnut boards. They had no tip. Today, he turns 100 and says he'll keep skiing as long as he can stand. Read my interview with him here: https://t.co/bXXAn73lQq
— Jay Bouchard (@jaymbouchard) December 2, 2019
As local mainstay Klaus Obermeyer nears 100 years old, many in Aspen have stories and thoughts on his long and successful life. https://t.co/Tb9WNLnXN9 pic.twitter.com/qYr1QpuY3A
— Aspen Times (@TheAspenTimes) December 1, 2019
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