Fallen Comrades
Authored by biglines on Sunday, January 20, 2013 - 20:24
Even if you just watch the first five minutes, take a second to hear what Craig Kelly had to say about the way he lived his life. Today's the ten year anniversary of him passing away in an avalanche just outside of Revelstoke. Another one gone too soon, The King of Style's impact on snowboarding will be felt forever.
|
Full View
|
1,926 Views
Authored by biglines on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 - 11:52
Sarah Burke was a sports icon, an activist and humanitarian. Though she won countless medals, trophies, and championship titles, she will be most remembered for her glowing personality, generosity, and compassion for others. It is in keeping with Sarah’s spirit of giving, that those close to her are proud to formally announce the formation of the Sarah Burke Foundation. http://...
|
Full View
|
855 Views
Authored by biglines on Wednesday, October 24, 2012 - 12:13
It would seem that winter is truly here once she shows her more malevolent side.According to Global BC "The slide happened about 50 kilometers north of Stewart near the B.C.-Alaska border.Two men were working at a remote mine site when the slide hit. One of the men was killed -- while the other was unhurt and managed to pull himself clear."
|
Full View
|
1,026 Views
Authored by biglines on Sunday, October 14, 2012 - 14:56
The big mountain community took a hard hit when it lost Jim Jack in an avalanche last season. As the head judge of The Freeskiing World Tour, his legacy will have a lasting effect on the way skiers tackle gnarly terrain both in and out of competitions. Here's a shot from the FWT archives that shows him using his head and his huevos at the same time. RIP Jim Jack.
|
Full View
|
883 Views
Authored by biglines on Sunday, September 23, 2012 - 21:03
Tragedy has struck again in our ever-shrinking circle of mountain adventurers. Reports have been trickling across the world about a massive avalanche that hit Camp 3 on Nepal's Manaslu, the 8th highest mountain in the world.As is always the case with these events, it's difficult to piece together what's actually happened. But Revelstoke-based Ski Mountaineer Greg Hill was on separate expedition...
|
Full View
|
1,687 Views
Authored by biglines on Thursday, September 13, 2012 - 13:34
Tom Sims, one of snowboarding's Forefathers, passed away last night. Here's a slice of snowboard history to give you a sense of what he did for the sport. RIP Mr.Sims. Thanks for everything . . .
|
Full View
|
842 Views
Authored by biglines on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - 13:03
Friends and Family are gathering in Whistler today to celebrate the life of Sarah Burke. Whether you can be there or not, take the time to smile as much as you can and let the people who matter know how much you care about them. And if you're lucky enough to find yourself on skis or a snowboard today, do it for Sarah.
|
Full View
|
781 Views
Authored by biglines on Thursday, March 8, 2012 - 14:45
There's sad news today out of Jackson Hole. 2 bodies have been extracted by rescue teams from avalanche debris on Ranger Peak in the Grand Teton National Park. The dead skiers are reported to be Steve Romeo from the popular blog www.tetonat.com and Chris Onufer. THIS POST WILL BE UPDATED AS WE GET INFO.
|
Full View
|
1,490 Views
Authored by biglines on Monday, February 27, 2012 - 09:01
Here's a video that the Freeskiing World Tour posted in memory of Jim Jack.
|
Full View
|
1,197 Views
Authored by dobbs on Friday, February 24, 2012 - 17:12
[Originally posted on Feb 25. 2010 we have bumped this up to the front page in loving memory.] As news of C.R. Johnson’s tragic passing traveled, it sent shocks through our tight community, prompting unanswerable questions from his adoring family and friends; from those who are inspired by him, to those who simply heard his story, and shared his infectious love for skiing and life.
|
Full View
|
1,951 Views
Authored by biglines on Friday, February 24, 2012 - 11:09
Heading into the winter of 2005-06, CR Johnson was taking the sport of skiing to new levels. With legendary X Games performances, mind blowing film segments, and tons of coverage in every major ski magazine already on his resume, the then 22 year old was on top of the world. All of that changed in an instant when a ski accident left him in a coma faced with a long and difficult road to recovery.
|
Full View
|
592 Views
Authored by biglines on Friday, February 24, 2012 - 10:17
This is in memory of CR Johnson.
|
Full View
|
3,401 Views
Authored by biglines on Monday, February 20, 2012 - 00:10
*UPDATED with a video interview and Eulogy -- It is with heavy hearts that we must post that, our friend and International Free Skiing Association Head Judge, Jim Jack perished in an avalanche today in Stevens Pass along with 2 others. According to ESPN.com, the other two in the slide that died were 'Stevens Pass Director of Marketing Chris Rudolph and skier John Brenan.'The ESPN story is here:...
|
Full View
|
3,222 Views
Authored by mikeynix on Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 13:02
Somewhere in the middle of the BC interior, roughly 200 friends, family and strangers scream at the top of their lungs in the name of Greg Todds, a backcountry riding pioneer that, like so many others, left us earlier than we expected.
|
Full View
|
3,011 Views
Authored by izzylynch on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 12:45
The trip began, as per usual, like a dream.We were on our way to Sentry Lodge for a ski and yoga week led by ACMG Ski Guide Kitt Redhead, IFMGA guide Lilla Molnar and yogi extraordinaire Ally Bogard.
|
Full View
|
2,404 Views
Authored by biglines on Thursday, January 19, 2012 - 15:52
It is with profound sadness that we report that Sarah Burke has died from injuries sustained in a training accident. Please read on from the statement from her publicist.
|
Full View
|
1,686 Views
Authored by joeyvosburgh on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 - 14:47
A short of a great day out with Mark Hartley, Greg Hill and Conor Hurley. We summited and shreded the south faces of both 8812 and Ursus Minor. GT would have been proud. Parks Howitzers were giving him the 21 gun salute that he deserved.
|
Full View
|
948 Views
Authored by biglines on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 - 23:30
Here's a good little piece on Jamie Pierre by the Bomb Snow crew. --Although Jamie Pierre had just recently moved to Big Sky, the Bomb Snow Team was fortunate enough to spend some quality days on the mountain with him skiing, taking photos and eventually getting to know Jamie as the genuine fun-loving guy he was.
|
Full View
|
957 Views
Authored by biglines on Sunday, November 13, 2011 - 21:46
There is terrible news tonight. Pro skier Jamie Pierre is being reported as being killed in an avalanche in an unopened run at Snowbird resort. We can't even express how sad this makes us feel. We loved Jamie. He pushed the sport and all of us at the same time.
|
Full View
|
2,709 Views
Authored by biglines on Sunday, October 23, 2011 - 19:13
There is sad news today in the world of speed flying. Reknowned star Antoine Montant has been found by friends dead in the mountains after he went for a solo wing suit descent. Just Acro reported the news on their website earlier today. Antoine was known for his speed flying descents of the Eiger and for skimming the cable line on a lift in Chamonix. He was 30 years old.
|
Full View
|
3,546 Views
Authored by nearls on Friday, September 16, 2011 - 22:10
Footage from a couple weekends at a remote luxury lodge in the BC interior. Splitboard snow surfing funs times.
|
Full View
|
1,586 Views
Authored by skinuts on Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 18:07
Brent Young was skiing on Monday and fell into an ice cravas, by the time he was rescued and got to a hospital he had passed away from his injuries and hypothermia. He was a great person, he will be sorely missed in his community of Nordeg. Shaka kawn brother keep skiing the waist deep pow in the sky. You will be in our hearts and thoughts forever.
|
Full View
|
2,328 Views
Authored by biglines on Friday, April 29, 2011 - 09:59
Biglines.com would like to express our sincere condolences to the friends and families of Kip Garre and Allison Kruetzen, who perished on Split Mountain, south of Bishop, California on April 26th. Kip was a renowned ski mountaineer, a guide for Points North Heli Skiing in Alaska and an athlete for K2 and Mountain Hardware. He was based in Lake Tahoe California. Allison Kruetzen was his girlfriend...
|
Full View
|
2,704 Views
Authored by biglines on Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 09:09
Jack Hannan was killed on March 31, 2010. This is a video tribute for him.
|
Full View
|
2,508 Views
|
