A Video Tribute to Erik Roner The ski world lost a legend yesterday when Erik Roner died in a skydiving accident in Squaw Valley, California. It was a huge blow to all of us. This video gives us a glimpse into the incredible life that Erik lived. “One year Steve & I were flying in a heli back from Haines when we spotted the line. We shot it and later showed the footage to Roner, he was stoked at the possibility of a ski-BASE The timing had to be perfect, so we kept monitoring it. The year we were filming for Tangerine Dream, the crew had been in AK for five weeks, and we were about ready to leave. Flying back in the heli we went right past that same line from fours year ago SnowBrains | September 29, 2015 0 Comments
We Love You JP – Video Tribute It’s been less than 6 months, but the wound is still fresh for many of us. September of 2014, the skiing community lost one it’s greatest and most inspirational free skiers ever. JP Auclair passed away in a deadly avalanche in South America along with another great rider and person, Andreas Fransson. Michael Etezadi | February 2, 2015 3 Comments
East Vail Chutes Avy Victim, Tony Siebert, Tribute Video 2.0 24-year-old Tony Siebert died in an avalanche in the East Vail Chutes on January 7th, 2014. Tony was the grandson of Vail founder Peter Seibert. He will be greatly missed. This is a tribute video to Tony. Tony was a ripper. This video proves it. I had the opportunity to hang out and film with Tony Seibert in the Vail backcountry a few years back. His spirited charisma and hunger for life is something that I will always remember. This is what was captured from that day… – Dave Phelps […] Avalanche SnowBrains | January 15, 2014 0 Comments
East Vail Avalanche Victim, Tony Siebert, Was Vail Founder’s Grandson | His Tribute Video: This video really gives Tony Siebert a face and an energy that can’t be denied. Tony was one of us. Tony passed away in an avalanche in the East Vail Chutes today. Tony Seibert passed away January 7th in a large slide in the East Vail backcountry. Tony was a perfect example of why skiing is fun. I’ve never seen someone so positive after tearing their ACL. From pipe to big mountain, he crushed all aspects of the sport. Tony, thank you for […] Avalanche SnowBrains | January 7, 2014 4 Comments
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