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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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PJS.
Posts: 11943 - Karma: 895
R.I.P CR. He's skiing in a better place now.
Feb 24 2010 7:21PM
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theblacktaco
Posts: 1462 - Karma: 82
RIP we will all miss you
Feb 24 2010 7:21PM
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Drail
Posts: 14012 - Karma: 10,011
RIP CR... you were truly a great skier, both physically and mentally. your presence in the community will be missed more than you could ever know.
Feb 24 2010 7:21PM
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stokerskisarmada
Posts: 140 - Karma: 10
I just got the text too... saddest day ever... great guy... only met him twice but nicest guy ever..
Feb 24 2010 7:21PM
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207
Posts: 8969 - Karma: 3,846
rest in peace CR.

I'll always remember the first time I saw Seven Sunny Days and was amazed by your part.
Feb 24 2010 7:21PM
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JOHNishi
Posts: 118 - Karma: 11

i can't put into words what i feel right now...but we lost an inspiration, a guy who pushed our sport to new heights, and most of all, a skier...

RIP CR

Feb 24 2010 7:22PM
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nycskibum
Posts: 21 - Karma: 10
how does this happen...? he fought so hard to come back to skiing. us skiers are dropping like flies this year...

but RIP man. you were one of the truly great ones.
Feb 24 2010 7:22PM
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skivt12
Posts: 239 - Karma: 33
R.I.P CR you are a legend
Feb 24 2010 7:22PM
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whipple
Posts: 1415 - Karma: 5,167
its true, theres an article on freeskier i believe,  so many legends have passed away this year its insane

RIP
Feb 24 2010 7:22PM
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griffin.paisley
Posts: 1520 - Karma: 38
rest. in. peace.
you will be missed CR.
Feb 24 2010 7:22PM
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Kevski
Posts: 7056 - Karma: 2,790
No no no. I can't even believe this is true. I can't even get on the freeskier article to see it because the server is overloaded...

CR was the reason I got into freeskiing. His segment in Focused changed what I thought was possible on skis, and I turned from being a snowboarding gaper to a dedicated skier. I can't believe it. I'm feeling the hardest denial right now. Like there's no way this is true. ... ... speechless
Feb 24 2010 7:22PM
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VT_scratch
Posts: 8796 - Karma: 6,290
absolutely awful

RIP
Feb 24 2010 7:23PM
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Jamestown
Posts: 4002 - Karma: 51
I totally agree Sean. Although I was a little late coming into this skiing community, CR Johnsons was actually one of the first pros I admired and looked up to. Not only because he was an amzing skier, but because he was a Tahoe native.

Unfortunately, Tahoe has lost ANOTHER great. The only thing CR and Shane would want us to do is go pick up where they left off.

RIP, and my thoughts go out to his family and friends.
Feb 24 2010 7:23PM
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hewy
Posts: 1355 - Karma: 205
RIP CR, just watched the group segment from EDIAS, about hanging out and slaying pow with your buddies, you will be missed CR.
Feb 24 2010 7:24PM
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lainekras
Posts: 140 - Karma: 10
RIP
Feb 24 2010 7:24PM
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CMYK
Posts: 1101 - Karma: 336
Damn... RIP man. I always loved you pumping up tanner before his pipe runs. You seemed like such a cool guy. Your part in Seven Sunny Days was so inspirational
Feb 24 2010 7:24PM
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LoneSkier
Posts: 236 - Karma: 10
RIP CR, I know you will be enjoying that endless pow with Shane.
Feb 24 2010 7:24PM
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Goobie
Posts: 615 - Karma: 30
holy shit i still cant believe this RIP CR
Feb 24 2010 7:24PM
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TravelsTI
Posts: 1000 - Karma: 353
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Feb 24 2010 7:25PM
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skichicky3
Posts: 2593 - Karma: 64
not another one... :(
RIP CR
Feb 24 2010 7:25PM
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Lizz091
Posts: 199 - Karma: 10
RIP CR
what an amazing skier
Feb 24 2010 7:25PM
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Noss.
Posts: 4059 - Karma: 149
I'm fucking crying, RIP CR Johnson
Feb 24 2010 7:26PM
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manny.ester
Posts: 708 - Karma: 141
rest in peace! what a legend, first shane and now CR, condolances with the family as well!
Feb 24 2010 7:26PM
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SkiersRealm
Posts: 111 - Karma: 105
Peace be with the Johnson family and friends in this time of great distress. Our thoughts go out to the entire ski industry who will be deeply saddened by this death. RIP
Feb 24 2010 7:26PM
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W_berman
Posts: 114 - Karma: 2,407
Too sad i cant believe this shit....RIP CR you were truly a huge inspiration
Feb 24 2010 7:27PM
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AlexF
Posts: 271 - Karma: 206
Tragic news, RIP CR.
Feb 24 2010 7:27PM
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JRullo
Posts: 1794 - Karma: 265
s.i.p
Feb 24 2010 7:27PM
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NorthEastYeti
Posts: 20 - Karma: 10
RIP Man. You were a true insperation
Feb 24 2010 7:28PM
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c-j-s
Posts: 96 - Karma: 25
this is so fucking sad , but atleast he died doing what he loved.

rip cr
Feb 24 2010 7:28PM
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TheParkScene
Posts: 29 - Karma: 317

R.I.P. CR

hey was one of the forrunners of our sport.

Feb 24 2010 7:28PM
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WTFunk
Posts: 84 - Karma: 15
R.I.P CR...
Feb 24 2010 7:28PM
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acc
Posts: 4122 - Karma: 222
R.I.P. CR
Feb 24 2010 7:29PM
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artrud
Posts: 598 - Karma: 1,471
http://community.freeskier.com/articles/article.php?article_id=4800

RIP
Feb 24 2010 7:29PM
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cool.
Posts: 3457 - Karma: 1,724
RIP CR, you were truly an innovator in our sport. you will be sorely missed.
Feb 24 2010 7:29PM
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Bar_Down
Posts: 5896 - Karma: 395
My goodness, ths is horrible. RIP CR Johnson, you were truly an inspirational figure in the sport and you will never be forgotten.
Feb 24 2010 7:29PM
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Lemuel
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This was my senior quote:

"Its too easy too give up in the things that are hard in life"
-CR Johnson
Feb 24 2010 7:29PM
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207
Posts: 8969 - Karma: 3,846
I'm dedicating this weekends pow slaying to C.R.
Feb 24 2010 7:29PM
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FreeskierBh
Posts: 188 - Karma: 187
I heard avalanche very very sad. thoughts go out to family and friends

Feb 24 2010 7:29PM
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kvan
Posts: 3085 - Karma: 1,225
i cant believe this.... RIP homie
Feb 24 2010 7:29PM
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Chompo.
Posts: 4952 - Karma: 88
RIP It sucks when someone dies from a fluke like hurtling your head on a rock. What are the chances?
Feb 24 2010 7:29PM
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montanaskier
Posts: 383 - Karma: 13
rest in peace CR.  you were a giant inspiration to so many and will be missed deeply.  my thoughts are with your friends and family.
Feb 24 2010 7:29PM
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Skwirl
Posts: 313 - Karma: 18
Damn, CR was a truly nice guy. His part in Ski Movie 3 is among the best.
Feb 24 2010 7:30PM
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STAUSS
Posts: 8232 - Karma: 3,311
FUCK.  I can't believe that, he was the fucking man, RIP CR you will not be forgotten.  So many influential riders gone- i cant believe it. 
Feb 24 2010 7:30PM
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PC.
Posts: 1105 - Karma: 18
RIP CR.

Go ski some better powder up above.
Feb 24 2010 7:30PM
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dave44
Posts: 11052 - Karma: 113
RIP
Feb 24 2010 7:30PM
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B.Pol
Posts: 1750 - Karma: 59
S.I.P.
Feb 24 2010 7:30PM
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PG_EDA
Posts: 474 - Karma: 820
CR. I cant believe that you are gone in physical form, but i know you will be in everyones hearts and you have without a doubt touched alot of people. I cant say i was fortunate enought to meet you, but you have contributed so much to this sport that no one can nor will ever forget. Thanks for all that you have done and thanks for inspireing me from a young age. Rest IN Peace Brother! My best wishes go out to CR's family and closest friends.
Feb 24 2010 7:31PM
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Shifties4Dayz
Posts: 1657 - Karma: 553

=( at least theres some gnarly shit to ride in heaven....

Feb 24 2010 7:31PM
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BC.
Posts: 1551 - Karma: 86
RIP CR. You live on in the hearts and minds of us all.
Feb 24 2010 7:31PM
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Noah_W
Posts: 810 - Karma: 3,238
RIP to one of skiing's legends
Feb 24 2010 7:32PM
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