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New York Times: Doug Coombs Article

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whatsupdan
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There's a great article today in the NYT on Doug Coombs and the risks of freeskiing. Just thought people would like to see...

http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/17/sports/othersports/17ski.html?ex=1305518400&en=e60e8fffe9031473&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
May 17 2006 8:26AM
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lanks
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excellent article. please read it.
May 17 2006 8:37AM
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MidwestJibba
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wow that was good they didnt butcher the way skiing really is
May 17 2006 9:06AM
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CamBrowne
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very moving

i was wondering how he died
that sux
May 17 2006 9:59AM
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Melvs
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very good article. TGhis picture really blew me away.

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Combs, left, and VanderHam on April 3, during their final, fatal run in the French Alps.
May 17 2006 10:47AM
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skodeo7
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Oh man, something about that picture is so haunting. Good to see a tribute to one of skiing's finest though.
May 17 2006 11:47AM
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720laxskier
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definately a little tingle down the spine. the day started out so nice too...
May 17 2006 12:01PM
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IHOP
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Sad story.
May 17 2006 12:02PM
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O-M
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must read
May 17 2006 12:05PM
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MarkieR
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epic.
May 17 2006 12:26PM
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Orygunski
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Tragic loss. Good write up in a major newspaper.
May 17 2006 2:04PM
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CrazedSkier1080
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definatley got chills reading that. just sucks so much to lose a guy like Coombs
May 17 2006 2:22PM
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LauraAnn
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ya i got chills too. good article must read.
May 17 2006 2:24PM
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mattyb.
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oops i made another thread about it, yea it is sick, i was on the train today, and the person next to me had it, that pic posted above was the pic on the fron cover
May 17 2006 2:46PM
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robbieA
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wow, it said they fell 490 feet and the guy he was with lived for a little bit after that, thats crazy
May 17 2006 2:48PM
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castor
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Excellent article.
By far the most accurate, complete and hair rising account I've read so far, in french or english.
May 17 2006 2:52PM
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Mskier91
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true dat yo
May 17 2006 3:11PM
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bpalmer
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Definitely got the chills from that.


I'm really happy someone took the time to remember Coombs and write such a fantastic article.
May 17 2006 3:11PM
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