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Asher crank dies

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aidansheahan
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so last saturday, apparently asher crank from the crested butte team, hit his head on a jump at copper, and was wearing a helmet. he got flown out on a flight for life to denver and this morning he died...was anyone there to see what happened? anyways, lets all ski in memory of our fellow rider.
Jan 15 2007 12:44AM
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DopeSauce
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That's one of the saddest things I've ever heard. RIP dude, keep shredding up there.
Jan 15 2007 5:15PM
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chrismoJBEATS
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+++++++++++++++++++vibes to his fam/friends++++++++++++++++
Jan 15 2007 5:16PM
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Gtweaker
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RIP
Jan 15 2007 5:37PM
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SensayMaster
Posts: 435 - Karma: 23
i didnt know asher personally but i competed with him at nationals in tahoe last spring... i saw the headline of an article tittled colorado skiier dies... i started reading expecting the usuall story, but once i saw his name i was stunned... its so crazy to remember him so alive and vibrant and now no longer being with us... RIP bro...
Jan 15 2007 5:50PM
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a.jamieson
Posts: 268 - Karma: 51
R.I.P Bro ill make sure to think of ya when i ski this year.
Jan 15 2007 5:58PM
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Bloom.
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well thats what i was told so sorry
Jan 15 2007 6:05PM
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newschooler7
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RIP.
Jan 15 2007 6:21PM
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hiphopopotamus
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dam sorry for his loss RIP
Jan 15 2007 6:30PM
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whitekid
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I just saw him throw down in a lil' exhibition crested butte put on last week while I was there skiing for the week. Kid was killing it, throwing 270 on swithup, 270 0ff the smith limo all day. So sad to hear about this. RIP bro!
Jan 15 2007 7:02PM
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Carter23
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yeah, he certainly was killng it. for a write up on the new years rail jam and any info, go to www.crestedbutteacademy.org
Jan 15 2007 7:19PM
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Carter23
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his mom owns 'butte and company' in Crested Butte as well as the helly hansen store in Boulder.
Jan 15 2007 7:21PM
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dubage
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man this skiing shit is getting dangerous
Jan 15 2007 7:23PM
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slower
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Asher will be missed incredibly here in Crested Butte.  Never forgotten, but missed everyday.

Ben summed up the accident to a tee, so that should be the sole reference...

here's a pic from that Smith Limo rail jam from CB a few weeks ago - Asher killin' it:

Asher Crank
Jan 15 2007 7:25PM
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titsLOL
Posts: 7485 - Karma: 396
wow thanks for clearin that up man, I was at copper that day but didn't know about it till later that afternoon when I went to catalyst and a ski patroller told me what happened. It's so scary that a mistake that any park skier/rider could easily make can be so dangerous. I hope it's at least true that he didn't have to suffer. that's unreal, RIP

Jan 15 2007 7:26PM
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levistewart
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damn man he was one nice kid i haven't seen him in a year...since the ygo i believe he was by far one of the nicest kids out there its really true the good die young he's the second kid in two years thats died that i used to ride w/ at HN rip it up with oot man RIP
Jan 15 2007 7:30PM
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seemeski
Posts: 4210 - Karma: 124
I think now of my concussion last season happening the same way and why he died and I only blacked out. RIP.
Jan 15 2007 7:31PM
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levistewart
Posts: 3360 - Karma: 111
*rip it up with Hoot
Jan 15 2007 7:41PM
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eastchris
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RIP... its sad to see someone go down like that. it really wakes you up and make you realize how much life means
Jan 15 2007 7:56PM
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pip890
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his mum owns Butte and Co, it's kind of our place, it's always been our place. He's my favorite, and I really can't believe he's gone, we really did everything today with skiing, he was always the one who motivated me and got me stoked on trying new tricks, from quiting racing together, getting a freeride team started, high north and all those other years, I always love ya babe. Ben thanks for the awesome info on his crash, I wish I could of been at the hospitol with you all, I can't wait to come home and just be with the team again. I love you ashwani, am going to miss you more than anything
Jan 15 2007 8:29PM
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ThaLetterM.
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no words..horrible
Jan 15 2007 8:43PM
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skithesprings
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damn that shit depresses me but scares me at the same time
Jan 15 2007 8:48PM
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flatspinner
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He very talented, I only got to see him ride a few times. But I was definitely impressed. Sad.

You doing ok Sac?
Jan 15 2007 8:52PM
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Carter23
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pip, you were always his favorite... he still loves you just as much! its tragic. no words besides that. please, no one hesitate to contact me with any questions. Much love asher, you will never be forgotten
Jan 15 2007 8:53PM
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wdbo.
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wow that is absolutely terrible, it got me thinking about how carelss i was being today damn.
Jan 15 2007 9:03PM
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sferg
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such bad news, my prayers to the families and friends, RIP ASHER!
Jan 15 2007 9:04PM
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Carter23
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there is some additional literature by Jesse regarding Asher at www.coloradofreeskier.com

No words...
Jan 15 2007 9:08PM
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CoachG
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damn, RIP
Jan 15 2007 9:10PM
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Schoellkopf
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RIP dude, scary shit
Jan 15 2007 9:16PM
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Dynastar1242
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RIP
he was a great skier and a great freerider he will be missed
Jan 15 2007 9:16PM
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meggles
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oh my god.. rest in peace. wow. that is one of the saddest things ive ever heard. rest in peace. prayers go out to his family and friends. he was one of us..wow. rest in peace.
Jan 15 2007 9:21PM
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steezyjibber
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what was his ns name?
Jan 15 2007 9:25PM
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CTD
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i heard about this today, in ohio. thats such a bummer. condolences, RIP
Jan 15 2007 9:25PM
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Thomson.
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Oh wow, that seriously made me tear up a bit.  So sad.
Jan 15 2007 9:33PM
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knal
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thats so hard to hear, my thoughts are with u sam and spencer
Jan 15 2007 9:33PM
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.hazen.
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That's soo scary to hear, it can happen to any of us. it's so easy to forget the danger we put ourselves in every time we boot up. RIP, and love to the family, I can't even imagine what they're going through.
Jan 15 2007 9:44PM
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Elijah.
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RIP.
Jan 15 2007 9:46PM
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meggles
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yea.

Jan 15 2007 9:47PM
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Chicken_P
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thats sucks  RIP
Jan 15 2007 9:59PM
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scientist
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That is one of the more tragic things I have ever heard. Positive vibes going out to all associated.
Jan 15 2007 10:08PM
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SSteezle
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Wow speechless right now. RIP, and hope his family and the team recovers fast. I'm really really sorry to hear this
Jan 15 2007 10:12PM
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andrewg
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RIP
Jan 15 2007 10:15PM
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gaudette
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RIP man
Jan 15 2007 10:59PM
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bigbuds
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Rest In The Mountains Asher!!! Makes you think about life pretty seriously after you hear a story like this. To think that you can be having a casual day in the park with your buddys and then be at thier funeral in a week. Puts things in prespective real quick. I will be thinking about this when I go skiing tomorow and how accidents happen and that you have to be ready when it does.
Jan 15 2007 11:14PM
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athena*b*...
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RIP..best to his friends and family.
Jan 15 2007 11:20PM
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kolekaine
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sp true
Jan 15 2007 11:28PM
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durkin.
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does that mean the helmet came off before he hit his head? just wondering.
Jan 16 2007 1:21AM
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Roy
Posts: 1982 - Karma: 1,240
RIP br-ah, always shitty see young peeps die, but if its any consollation he was doin what he loved at the time. Best of luck to his fam and friends
Jan 16 2007 1:59AM
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Adamskinick
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sounds like a real good kid, RIP
Jan 16 2007 2:04AM
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Carter23
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still trying to figure it out. I think he hit more on his forehead. It's all speculation.
Jan 16 2007 2:04AM
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SHastatahoe
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RIP
Jan 16 2007 2:07AM
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