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The Fall of a Legend R.I.P Doug Coombs

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AK_rider
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One of the greatest skiers of all time recently passed away in a fall in Europe. He has made skiing what it is today. He impacted you whether you know it or not. So next time you go skiing take a run for all of the fallen legends of our sport.
Apr 5 2006 1:52PM
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Dilla
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since i am stuck filming, i dedicae all of the photo shots and video i take to teddy knape and doug coombs
Apr 5 2006 1:58PM
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tandan83
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rip


http://www.freeskier.com/freeskier/news.php?news_id=470
Apr 5 2006 2:00PM
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I_ride_Skis*
Posts: 29 - Karma: 10
LEGEND
Apr 6 2006 12:27AM
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GotamaBCshredder
Posts: 5062 - Karma: 424
ah shit he is AWESOME what happened, he was one of my favorite skiiers.
Apr 6 2006 12:27AM
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iggyskier
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there is a long thread right now on page two about it
Apr 6 2006 2:03AM
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KeegLove
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he was a great skier and had a HUGE impac on the skiing world, he will be sadly missed. rest in peace man.
Apr 6 2006 2:23AM
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720laxskier
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damn shame. RIP
Apr 6 2006 7:39AM
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BenJAMIN4aWhil3
Posts: 773 - Karma: 12
RIP Doug
Apr 6 2006 10:59AM
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Min_Soo
Posts: 2307 - Karma: 293
Rest In Peace
Apr 6 2006 4:14PM
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Poormansvault
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Basically, from what I read: Traversing out of a couloir in La Grave (Slide danger 2 out of 5) and shit started sliding. Doug was one of (if not) the biggest- Big Mountain pioneer and had a huge impact on Alaskan Heli Skiing (Valdez Heli Guides), and skied a lot with Seth Morrison. Good luck to his wife and young son (may he someday continue the Coombs legacy).
Apr 6 2006 4:31PM
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Pipe_Munky
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damn dude that's awful! he was a legend and changed skiing forever!
Apr 6 2006 4:35PM
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