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CR Johnson has Passed Away

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SwiftSilentSquaw
Posts: 427 - Karma: 40

I just got a text message. Apparently CR hit his head on a rock while skiing Headwall (Squaw) this morning and has passed away. I will keep this thread updated with details as I get them.

Feb 24 2010 6:04PM
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YooperSteeze
Posts: 1248 - Karma: 45
SSshhhhhhhhhiiiiiiiiiiiiiittttttttt. This fucking sucks. I'm on the verge of tears right now.
Feb 24 2010 6:44PM
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lunchmeat
Posts: 922 - Karma: 227
Rest In Peace. One of my first influences in skiing.
Feb 24 2010 6:44PM
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kstanz
Posts: 3058 - Karma: 477
so stunned to see this thread RIP CR and vibes to the family
Feb 24 2010 6:44PM
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rudolph
Posts: 633 - Karma: 975
RIP CR
Feb 24 2010 6:45PM
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Ducky.
Posts: 5811 - Karma: 1,420
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Feb 24 2010 6:45PM
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andrew.
Posts: 2349 - Karma: 165
i cant believe this happened.  RIP CR, hell always be one of my favorites.
Feb 24 2010 6:45PM
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ninjax6792
Posts: 510 - Karma: 12
CR was truly and icon of our generation, and will always be remembered as such. Dude delivered nothing but +++ vibes to the sport, and is definatly shredding in a better place.
Feb 24 2010 6:45PM
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Black-Bandanna
Posts: 6680 - Karma: 1,603
Are you serious? This can't be..
Feb 24 2010 6:45PM
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Alp1ne
Posts: 717 - Karma: 203
Rip CR you were one of the sickest guys out there.
Feb 24 2010 6:46PM
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MALONE
Posts: 3819 - Karma: 79
Fucking horible, Cr was killing it on the comeback. so bummed on this

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Feb 24 2010 6:47PM
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joly.sp
Posts: 2305 - Karma: 585

FUCK. cr is one of my greatest inspirations this is awful.

rip cr

Feb 24 2010 6:47PM
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van_ski
Posts: 466 - Karma: 39
Rest in Peace CR
Feb 24 2010 6:47PM
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Alex_G
Posts: 11902 - Karma: 1,019
Rest in Peace. sick ass skier.
Feb 24 2010 6:47PM
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Chilly.
Posts: 930 - Karma: 24
You were an amazing skier CR. Respect man. RIP
Feb 24 2010 6:48PM
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mackinnon
Posts: 5153 - Karma: 161
unbelievable...my roommate's family was close with him...this is terrible. RIP
Feb 24 2010 6:48PM
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joly.sp
Posts: 2305 - Karma: 585

http://http://freeskier.com/articles/article.php?article_id=4800

its true. fuck...

Feb 24 2010 6:48PM
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sagesnow
Posts: 3116 - Karma: 1,593
my stomach just dropped...please let this not be true
Feb 24 2010 6:49PM
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FreeskierRocco.
Posts: 3740 - Karma: 91

Too many great skiers and people are dieing lately.

SIP CR

Feb 24 2010 6:49PM
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Luc.
Posts: 7540 - Karma: 59
this is unbelievable.

i remember when he was in his coma, when he pulled through and the whole community gave a sigh of relief...

what is happening to all the for-fathers of freeskiing?

Doug, Shane, now CR?

if this is true, Rest in Powder C.R., truly unfortunate this had to happen.


Feb 24 2010 6:49PM
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ghosfacekilla
Posts: 533 - Karma: 72
Such sad news, RIP to a legend
Feb 24 2010 6:49PM
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Rajna
Posts: 3824 - Karma: 90
ugh too many good people have been dying lately
RIP
Feb 24 2010 6:50PM
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ad.mcleod
Posts: 153 - Karma: 699
RIP, one of the hardest working dudes in our sport. You will be missed CR
Feb 24 2010 6:50PM
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sconniestyle
Posts: 3945 - Karma: 26
wow. this hit me like a ton of bricks when i got the text. i rushed on here to see if it was just a rumor, but my goodness.

this is so sad. he's right around my age, i basically came up watching him kick ass from just a teenager on and then trying to go do the same things the next day...

damn. i hope his loved ones are able to cope.
Feb 24 2010 6:50PM
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[BRI]noceros
Posts: 2319 - Karma: 40
oh my god...RIP
Feb 24 2010 6:51PM
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BKlein
Posts: 1031 - Karma: 81
can't verbalize my thoughts right now...
RIP CR
Feb 24 2010 6:51PM
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nickyp
Posts: 5673 - Karma: 215
what makes me feel sick is that my last tweet was a dedication to Eric Simard.

I never thought two successive tweets would be in honour of members of the community who've died. Never


RIP, vibes to everyone right now
Feb 24 2010 6:51PM
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jreilly
Posts: 1165 - Karma: 619
RIP CR, i dont even know what to say...
Feb 24 2010 6:51PM
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dirtylion27
Posts: 403 - Karma: 21
RIP CR. you will always be remebered
Feb 24 2010 6:51PM
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matthew.
Posts: 879 - Karma: 12
RIP CR
Feb 24 2010 6:51PM
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belden...
Posts: 2914 - Karma: 1,274
Oh my god... hes been my hero since like 06
RIP well all be thinking about you on the hill
Feb 24 2010 6:51PM
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Black-Bandanna
Posts: 6680 - Karma: 1,603
Holy shit.. God bless.
Feb 24 2010 6:52PM
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Kcin
Posts: 1845 - Karma: 58
RIP :'(
Feb 24 2010 6:52PM
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Bagels
Posts: 1022 - Karma: 1,306
Ski in Peace CR.
Feb 24 2010 6:52PM
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SwiftSilentSquaw
Posts: 427 - Karma: 40
is anyone else fuckin losin it? this is ridiculous
Feb 24 2010 6:52PM
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NMA
Posts: 314 - Karma: 37
RIP CR.
Feb 24 2010 6:53PM
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Hubsta
Posts: 1279 - Karma: 156
I really hope this isn't true, but from what's been posted it looks like it is =/ Rest in peace buddy, such a good skier and role model.
Feb 24 2010 6:53PM
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juliana.
Posts: 751 - Karma: 12
Rest In Peace CR
Feb 24 2010 6:53PM
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shintastic48
Posts: 2909 - Karma: 46
I'm Crying
Feb 24 2010 6:54PM
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snowking249
Posts: 1452 - Karma: 34
wow i cant believe this happened to such a great skiing icon. S.I.P. CR Johnson <3
Feb 24 2010 6:54PM
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Sun_Ra
Posts: 983 - Karma: 279
Rip CR Johnson
Thanks for being a true pioneer to our sport.
Your courage will be remembered.
Feb 24 2010 6:54PM
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CFD
Posts: 1009 - Karma: 197
R.I.P. CR
Thanks for being an inspiration, an icon, and a friend to so many in our community. You'll be deeply missed.
Feb 24 2010 6:54PM
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Keyjibbs
Posts: 1542 - Karma: 96
This quote has a place in my heart. RIP CR you are a hero

"my family, my friends and skiing, thats it for me. The joy i get from skiing... thats worth dying for" At least he went while doing something he loved.
Feb 24 2010 6:54PM
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Martin-moe
Posts: 190 - Karma: 249

No no no no!!! RIP CR!

Feb 24 2010 6:54PM
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wwatkins
Posts: 747 - Karma: 154

CR, may you do things as great as you did while you are with us wherever you go in the afterlife. anyone should be stoked to have you! RIP.

Feb 24 2010 6:55PM
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DaveM
Posts: 2936 - Karma: 1,558

Im honoured to have met you last summer, I remember you made me laugh as soon as i met you.

God this is killing me

RIP Buddy

Feb 24 2010 6:55PM
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.Roockley.
Posts: 3866 - Karma: 4,089
you were an inspiration for me :'(

ride in peace bro!
Feb 24 2010 6:55PM
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gonx
Posts: 15 - Karma: 10
rest in peace...
Feb 24 2010 6:56PM
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Mr.Huck
Posts: 6096 - Karma: 14,902
Sucks beyond words. 
Feb 24 2010 6:56PM
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PacificRimJob
Posts: 24730 - Karma: 29,989
MY FUCKING GOD....

IM TEARING UP...
Feb 24 2010 6:56PM
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