Grassroots Community Network

Host Erik Skarvan interviews Aspen legend Klaus Obermeyer, founder of Sport Obermeyer. Klaus' innovations include, but aren't limited to: The quilted down parka. Stitched together from his own down comforter. Developed the first mirrored ski sunglasses from vaporized metal. Created the first nylon windshirt. With Friedl Pfeiffer developed the first high-altitude suntan lotion. Developed a dual layer ski boot. The first with a warm liner & a rigid exterior shell. Created the first turtlenecks with elasticized collars.