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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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dooner
Posts: 4796 - Karma: 75
His part in The Realm was my deciding factor to quit racing and start freeskiing full time. Rest in peace.
Feb 24 2010 7:10PM
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tsmash
Posts: 21 - Karma: 18
Unfortunately its true. Ski in Peace CR

 
Feb 24 2010 7:10PM
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scratchproteen
Posts: 5173 - Karma: 286
Wow, my favorite skier...the reason I started skiing has passed away. So incredibly sad, rest in peace CR Johnson, may you ski the highest mountains, and steepest slopes in heaven.

RIP CR.

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Feb 24 2010 7:11PM
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T-Nutcracker
Posts: 1056 - Karma: 434
RIP
Feb 24 2010 7:11PM
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Njwa
Posts: 101 - Karma: 81
today we lost a great skier... you will be missed, RIP You passed away doing what you did best and you enjoyed that im sure ...
Feb 24 2010 7:11PM
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ski@jaypeak2
Posts: 2805 - Karma: 470
Such a shitty thing to read.  Rip CR
Feb 24 2010 7:11PM
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HAWstylemedia
Posts: 59 - Karma: 286
R.I.P CR
Feb 24 2010 7:11PM
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butteredpretzel
Posts: 1485 - Karma: 866
Day ruined.
Feb 24 2010 7:11PM
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J-Neal
Posts: 1545 - Karma: 172

I can't believe this. I don't want too.

RIP CR.

Feb 24 2010 7:12PM
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attitash46
Posts: 296 - Karma: 694

Freeskier is reporting the same

RIP to a legand

Feb 24 2010 7:12PM
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_CC_
Posts: 3890 - Karma: 747
damn thats just horrible. RIP CR, dedicating my next sick run to man. +vibes
Feb 24 2010 7:12PM
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steezecheese
Posts: 63 - Karma: 208
this is bad real bad. i dont think this is some kind of sick joke. RIP CR you had your good ride cut to short after coming back into the sport so strong. he will always be out there in my mind still strong. RIP
Feb 24 2010 7:12PM
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-Mugatu
Posts: 2579 - Karma: 84
RIP C.R.

Although its extremely sad, atleast he passed doing something he had so much love and passion for. Nevertheless, very upsetting.
Feb 24 2010 7:12PM
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0123456789
Posts: 9226 - Karma: 148
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RIP CR.
Feb 24 2010 7:12PM
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tbayjibber
Posts: 326 - Karma: 62
wow I can hardly believe this CR was the man
Feb 24 2010 7:13PM
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nickyp
Posts: 5673 - Karma: 215
facebook group to honour CR's memory.


http://www.facebook.com/pages/RIP-CR-Johnson/326197328926?ref=ts
Feb 24 2010 7:13PM
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Diran
Posts: 67 - Karma: 16
Holy shit no way...RIP CR
Feb 24 2010 7:13PM
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FridayFrothys
Posts: 338 - Karma: 209

Torn. This is just so wrong, such an inspiration!! Ski In Peace dude!

Feb 24 2010 7:13PM
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carbon.pulse
Posts: 3348 - Karma: 22

RIP CR.

Im really wanting to buy some CRJs now. He slayed so hard.

Feb 24 2010 7:13PM
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Ski_da_Bay
Posts: 269 - Karma: 14
God Bless CR. Rest in peace homie.
Feb 24 2010 7:14PM
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thisandthatfilms
Posts: 7714 - Karma: 526
rip dude
Feb 24 2010 7:14PM
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Jahrassicpark
Posts: 2075 - Karma: 38
So sad, he was a big inspiration    RIP
Feb 24 2010 7:14PM
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.JPolster
Posts: 782 - Karma: 17
RIP
Feb 24 2010 7:14PM
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Lemuel
Posts: 14502 - Karma: 10,730
I used one of his quotes for my senior quote.  RIP 

This is very sad news
Feb 24 2010 7:14PM
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yellav
Posts: 10056 - Karma: 1,217
well fuck...one of my favorites for sure. hope hes shreddin nipple deep somewhere with jah and heile selassie i
Feb 24 2010 7:14PM
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GANDALF
Posts: 6304 - Karma: 6,596
RIP CR. Your poster will remain on my wall forever.
Feb 24 2010 7:14PM
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LMalone
Posts: 197 - Karma: 40
ya jus read this on facebook... sooo sad :( there was a link to freeskier magazine i think official info is on there.. soooo sad





Feb 24 2010 7:14PM
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fragglemuffin
Posts: 3312 - Karma: 444
RIP...Such an amazing and influential skier.
Feb 24 2010 7:15PM
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PacificRimJob
Posts: 24730 - Karma: 29,989
I just rode up with CR on the summit chair at Alpine 2 weeks ago. He was in the greatest shape he's been since his accident where he was in a coma, and he was finally back to being 100% confident with killing everything... He got to the point where he was finally able to push it all the way. He was doing some of the best skiing he's ever done in his life.

He was one of my idols growing up a Tahoe kid, and seeing some guy from Truckee come out and be one of the best freeride skiers out there really showed me what you could become as a skier...

Squaw Valley, Tahoe, and the entire skiing community lost one of their greatest skiers today.... less than one year after we lost Shane.

I feel sick to my stomach again... I really dont know what to say... Praise and bless jah, buddy... RIP. You were the fucking man.
Feb 24 2010 7:15PM
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short_and_steezy
Posts: 760 - Karma: 18
one of my favorite skiers

RIP CR
Feb 24 2010 7:15PM
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Twinjibber77
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+vibes
such a shitty day
Feb 24 2010 7:15PM
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LMPJibbin
Posts: 1607 - Karma: 17
RIP CR. i JUST found out and i still cant believe it. + vibes to his family...he will be missed..
Feb 24 2010 7:15PM
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FlawlessNinja
Posts: 1391 - Karma: 161
RIP CR. You've done amazing things for this sport. We'll miss you man...
Feb 24 2010 7:16PM
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LoneSkier
Posts: 236 - Karma: 10

Legendary skier CR Johnson has died. Squaw Valley has lost another legend in less than a year. Details are sketchy at this point, but according to a post on TGR from Scott Gaffney, Johnson tumbled down Light Towers at Squaw Valley. Johnson nearly died in 2005 and made an inspiring comeback from an induced coma. Johnson was forced to learn everything from swallowing to walking again.

Johnson was part of the newschool skiing movement, winning X Games bronze in superpipe in 2003. He appeared in numerous ski films, including Seven Sunny Days,Ski Movie III, and 2007's Believe.

CR Johnson was 26.

from the ski channel

Feb 24 2010 7:16PM
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Liam.
Posts: 5172 - Karma: 21
this is to weird. the other day i was driving and i was thinking of the skiers who've died...and for some reason i thought cr had passed away from his coma awhile ago. fuck
RIP
Feb 24 2010 7:16PM
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aznsteeze
Posts: 1319 - Karma: 52
no no noo noonoonononoooooooo this cant be fucking trueee. holy shit. I met him back at COC a few years ago and he is one of the most chill and passionate guys in this sport. i really hope this shit isnt true. i am so bummed right now.
Feb 24 2010 7:16PM
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sports*creel
Posts: 400 - Karma: 389
Cannot believe you are gone... you were the most real and down-to-earth skier we have ever had the privledge of meeting... love you homie... RIP.
Feb 24 2010 7:16PM
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Willard
Posts: 5117 - Karma: 429
R.I.P to an O.G its a shame after all he went through to come back
Feb 24 2010 7:16PM
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HowieLAX
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RIP
Feb 24 2010 7:17PM
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MALONE
Posts: 3819 - Karma: 79
everyone go do a bio 7 op mute asap, C.R. rest in pow dog! thanks for killing it since you were fucking 14, big poles spyder jersey and OG 1080's the bes.
Feb 24 2010 7:17PM
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*T-Hobbs*
Posts: 718 - Karma: 193
SUCH UPSETTING NEWS! ugh, R.I.P. CR. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family
Feb 24 2010 7:18PM
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artfullydodged
Posts: 8358 - Karma: 1,674
RIP CR

You were and will continue to be an inspiration to everyone on this site and in the skiing community, maybe even beyond it.
Feb 24 2010 7:18PM
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sirskizalot
Posts: 4370 - Karma: 161
Shit.....RIP CR
Feb 24 2010 7:19PM
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triebby
Posts: 8670 - Karma: 2,190
No way, I can't believe this. Another truly revolutionary and inspiring figure of our sport has passed on. CR, you have been, and always will be the man. Rest in peace.
Feb 24 2010 7:19PM
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julski
Posts: 281 - Karma: 50
me dude i fuckin cant take this shit right now dude. cr was like one of my greatest influences in skiing and now he is gone.
ski in peace dude, you'll be missed by us all.
Feb 24 2010 7:19PM
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.brian
Posts: 1710 - Karma: 233
Wow, I can't believe it, I remember how pumped i was for him when I watched seven sunny days. RIP CR.
Feb 24 2010 7:19PM
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EC-Skier
Posts: 3899 - Karma: 668

this cant be said enough, RIP CR. the best rider, the skiing world will miss u

Feb 24 2010 7:20PM
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Benpl
Posts: 74 - Karma: 21
RIP CR
Feb 24 2010 7:20PM
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J-Evs
Posts: 6387 - Karma: 1,615
RIP CR
Feb 24 2010 7:20PM
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rossiscratch04
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R.I.P CR
Feb 24 2010 7:20PM
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