NFR 2022-23 ski season. Let's Go!!!!

[Paige]

Kyle Smaine died in a avalance in Japan.
RIP Kyle, condolences to family and friends!

U.S. freestyle skier dies in avalanche in Japan

Kyle Smaine died after an avalanche Sunday in Nagano Prefecture, in the center of Japan’s Honshu island, his family confirmed.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[Dr. Magill]

I believe Adam was hit but survived
Terribly tragic

 

[mcswny]

I believe Adam was hit but survived
Terribly tragic

jesus

 

[Josh]

Holy shit. That's heavy. My heart goes out to everyone involved.

 

[Josh]

Photographer Grant Gunderson has a bit more info on an IG post. I won't embed it here in case people want to skip it. It's pretty heavy and makes my adrenaline pump and heart sad just reading it.

TL : DR - Adam is alive and sounds like no serious physical injuries. But had what must have been a terrifying experience until he was dug out. Kyle and another skier didn't make it.

Stay safe out there everyone. Hug those you love. Life the life you want to live now, not someday. Don't waste time on stupid shit. Nobody knows how long we get on this earth.

 

[Canuck from Kansas]

Terribly sad news. Condolences to all and their families.

 

[adamcu280]

I'd buy a lottery ticket but I'm pretty sure I used up all of my luck on this one.

Beloved South Lake Tahoe Skier Kyle Smaine Killed in Avalanche in Japa

Written by Mike Rogge It is with great sadness we report beloved South Lake Tahoe Professional Skier Kyle Smaine has died in an avalanche in Japan. Smaine, 31, was skiing on a marketing trip for Ikon Pass and Nagano Tourism. Mountain Gazette Senior Photographer Grant Gunderson, the photographer...

mountaingazette.com

 

[Canuck from Kansas]

I'd buy a lottery ticket but I'm pretty sure I used up all of my luck on this one.

Beloved South Lake Tahoe Skier Kyle Smaine Killed in Avalanche in Japa

Written by Mike Rogge It is with great sadness we report beloved South Lake Tahoe Professional Skier Kyle Smaine has died in an avalanche in Japan. Smaine, 31, was skiing on a marketing trip for Ikon Pass and Nagano Tourism. Mountain Gazette Senior Photographer Grant Gunderson, the photographer...

mountaingazette.com

Glad to hear from you, so sorry for your loss.

 

[DimeBrite]

I'd buy a lottery ticket but I'm pretty sure I used up all of my luck on this one.

Beloved South Lake Tahoe Skier Kyle Smaine Killed in Avalanche in Japa

Written by Mike Rogge It is with great sadness we report beloved South Lake Tahoe Professional Skier Kyle Smaine has died in an avalanche in Japan. Smaine, 31, was skiing on a marketing trip for Ikon Pass and Nagano Tourism. Mountain Gazette Senior Photographer Grant Gunderson, the photographer...

mountaingazette.com

Great to see your post! A scary event and heart breaking event.

 

[Stonedfish]

I'd buy a lottery ticket but I'm pretty sure I used up all of my luck on this one.

Beloved South Lake Tahoe Skier Kyle Smaine Killed in Avalanche in Japa

Written by Mike Rogge It is with great sadness we report beloved South Lake Tahoe Professional Skier Kyle Smaine has died in an avalanche in Japan. Smaine, 31, was skiing on a marketing trip for Ikon Pass and Nagano Tourism. Mountain Gazette Senior Photographer Grant Gunderson, the photographer...

mountaingazette.com

Adam,
Very glad you are still with us and sorry for the loss of your friends.
SF

 

[Josh]

I'd buy a lottery ticket but I'm pretty sure I used up all of my luck on this one.

We're all really glad to hear from you. And really heartbroken for everyone involved in what happened.

 

[Paige]

Damn glad you made it out Adam, sorry for your loss.

 

[Billy]

Dang @adamcu280. Glad you are still with us and sorry for the loss of your friend. I can't even imagine but my thoughts are with you

 

[O' Clarkii Lewisi]

A ski industry visionary, John Kircher dies at 64

This story was updated on 1/31 to include comments from John’s son Andrew. By Jack Reaney STAFF WRITER John Kircher, a longtime member of the Big Sky community and former... READ MORE

www.explorebigsky.com

One of the last of the 2nd generation pioneers of the industry. RIP John.

 

[adamcu280]

I spent a little time on the mountain/I spent a little time on the hill
Things went down we don't understand/But I think in time we will

 

[adamcu280]

It's been good up here!

 

[Replicant]

So, this happened at Jackson Hole, a few weeks back.






The lifty didn't believe us at first, when we told her that there was a momma and baby moose on the slopes.

 

[Josh]

The lifty didn't believe us at first, when we told her that there was a momma and baby moose on the slopes.

That's kinda really awesome. I can't say I've ever seen anything like that on the slopes.

 

[Replicant]

That's kinda really awesome. I can't say I've ever seen anything like that on the slopes.

I asked around, and was surprised to hear that many of the locals and a couple of long time employees on the mountain hadn't ever seen moose on the slopes. One guy said, he hadn't seen anything like it in the thirty years, he had worked there. The cool thing was that there was no freak outs. They let the moose do their thing, which ultimately meant that the pair came down into the village and started to eat the tree branches (last picture). People kept a respectful distance and just went on about their day.

 

[O' Clarkii Lewisi]

I asked around, and was surprised to hear that many of the locals and a couple of long time employees on the mountain hadn't ever seen moose on the slopes. One guy said, he hadn't seen anything like it in the thirty years, he had worked there. The cool thing was that there was no freak outs. They let the moose do their thing, which ultimately meant that the pair came down into the village and started to eat the tree branches (last picture). People kept a respectful distance and just went on about their day.

I haven't skied much at Jackson much in the past 25 years, but in the 70s, 80s, and 90s, it was very common to see moose on the lower mountain especially in the spring.