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Former Pro-Skier David Lesh Found Guilty of Riding Snowmobile at Closed Keystone Resort, CO to Promote His Business

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Former pro-skier David Lesh has been found guilty of illegally riding a snowmobile at a terrain park in closed Keystone Resort on April 24, 2020, and undertaking an unauthorized commercial venture on national forestland. Lesh’s own social media pictures played a part in the conviction. US Magistrate Judge Gordon Gallagher ruled that Lesh’s social media campaign with photos on or pretending […]

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SnowBrains | October 25, 2021
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Who is David Lesh?

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Over the last few years, the name David Lesh has circulated around the ski, snowboard, and outdoor enthusiast communities. Lesh is a 35-year-old Coloradan and the owner of an apparel company called Virtika. Virtika has become a huge success and is responsible for Lesh’s fame, but he has become much more than his brand and has amassed nearly 100,000 followers on […]

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Jesse | August 6, 2021
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Former Pro-Skier Has 5 Criminal Charges Against Him Dropped | 2 Other Charges Will Still be Pursued

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Former pro-skier David Lesh had five criminal counts against him dropped by the US Government yesterday, Vail Daily is reporting. The counts relate to the alleged trespassing in Hanging Lake last summer. The charges for allegedly snowmobiling at a closed Keystone Resort, CO, and using forest lands to promote his clothing brand without the required permit will still be pursued. Lesh pleaded […]

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SnowBrains | February 12, 2021
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VIDEO: David Lesh May Be Banned From U.S. Forest Service Land

SnowBrains | September 30, 2020
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David Lesh in Court Facing 6 Misdemeanor Charges

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Former pro-skier David Lesh was yesterday cited for illegally swimming in Hanging Lake and snowmobiling in a Keystone Resort, CO terrain park. Lesh, 35, founder and owner of Virtika clothing company, faced six misdemeanor charges in the US District Court in Grand Junction, CO. Related: Virtika Outerwear CEO David Lesh Turns New Leaf, Announces Priesthood and Path to Salvation To Right […]

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SnowBrains | September 16, 2020
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David Lesh Fined $500 and 50-Hours Public Service For Snowmobiling on Independence Pass, Aspen, CO

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Former pro-skier David Lesh, 35 was yesterday fined $500 and ordered to perform 50 hours of public service this summer for illegally riding his snowmobile near the summit of a snowless Independence Pass near Aspen, CO last year. “We’re happy to see the charges were filed and went through.” White River National Forest supervisor Scott Fitzwilliams Three Aspen-area ecologists were astounded […]

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SnowBrains | June 17, 2020
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Former Pro-Skier David Lesh to Face Federal Charges for Snow-Less Snowmobile Stunt

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Former pro-skier David Lesh, 34, has been cited following his stunt last summer when he and a buddy were caught snowmobiling on snow-less ground in the Independence Pass area near Aspen, CO. Three Aspen-area ecologists were astounded last July when they came across two snowmobilers running their sleds down fragile, snow-free terrain on the Upper Lost Man Loop. The three […]

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SnowBrains | February 27, 2020
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