Aspen, CO, Introduces “Spider Sabich Day” in Honor of One of America’s Most Famous Ski Racers April 8th will be “Spider Sabich Day” in the Aspen Snowmass Village in honor of Spider Sabich. He’s arguably one of America’s most famous ski racers, yet many have never heard of him. Born in California, he grew up skiing Edelweiss, just outside of modern-day Sierra-at-Tahoe. Spider demolished the California race circuit and quickly moved his way up to the […] Industry News Aunika Skogen | April 5, 2022 0 Comments
For Sale: $3.2-Million Aspen, CO Home Built by Spider Sabich and Where he Was Shot and Killed The front door was a gift carved by friends of Spider Sabich, inviting you to ”Come in, be happy; this is your home.” Built by charismatic ”downhill racer” Spider Sabich and his brother in 1971. Related: Murder, Cocaine, Money, Olympics, & Skiing | California Golden Boy Spider Sabich According to local lore, Spider traded the lot for ski lessons with Starwood […] Industry News SnowBrains | July 31, 2020 1 Comment
Murder, Cocaine, Money, Olympics, & Skiing | California Golden Boy Spider Sabich In March 1976, the USA’s most famous skier, Spider Sabich, was shot and killed in Aspen, CO, by his singer/actress girlfriend, Claudine Longet. Cocaine was found in her bloodstream. Spider’s blood was found on his bathroom floor, and he died in the ambulance en route to the hospital. Claudine got away with a $250 fine. This still ranks as the […] Miles Clark | July 3, 2020 135 Comments
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