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CR Johnson has Passed Away

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SwiftSilentSquaw
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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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I.Love.Beezy
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words cant express my sadness for this
Feb 24 2010 7:47PM
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travispersaud
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what a terrible loss. much condolences to his family. just as he was back on top. i cant believe it. rest in peace.
Feb 24 2010 7:47PM
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adamlukowski
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let this be one of the longest running threads

Feb 24 2010 7:47PM
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H8CH
Posts: 2709 - Karma: 218
What a tragic day.

I just want to mark here my respect and admiration for CRJ. To overcome everything he went through, makes this so much harder to accept.... a True Tragedy. My thoughts go out to your family and friends.... Tanner will be broken.... +Vibes to all.....

RIP CR. The freeski community will not be the same without you from this day forward.
Feb 24 2010 7:48PM
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bkiss_
Posts: 598 - Karma: 244
its still hard to believe that he's gone, Rest in Peace.
Feb 24 2010 7:48PM
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CampofChampions
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I just talked to Matt Sterbenz from4FRNT and got the news that CR Johnson has died at Squaw Valley. While skiing a south facing aspect he apperently hooked up on some rocks and crashed. CR was a camper when we first started ski camp and a coach later. He was always one of our favorite skiers and we are going to really miss him. We are thinking about you and your family and our hearts go out to them.

Here's a little video from riding the chair last summer. http://media.nscdn.com/uploads/member/videos/1267058745CR_Johnson_Chair_ride.mov
Ken


Feb 24 2010 7:48PM
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mwagner
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RIP CR Johnson you died doing what you loved, but did not get to love it long enough.  RIP
Feb 24 2010 7:48PM
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TahoeChappy
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http://www.porterstahoe.com/2010/02/it-is-sad-day.asp

I just got off the phone with JT Holmes. JT was on the chairlift with Timmy Dutton and actually saw the fall in motion. Neither knew it was CR at that exact moment, but both knew instantly that it was a very bad accident. The two skied toward the scene and then JT recognized CR's jacket and he said his heart just dropped. They helped patrollers on the scene, but the trauma must have been so massive and swift that in retrospect JT believes that CR died instantly in the fall and didn't suffer.

It's more than just a cruel joke to have such an awesome guy come back from sooooo many obstacles and to be skiing so well again to have this happen.

JT's final words to me were very uplifting though....especially in retrospect that JT's now lost TWO close friends within the space of a year.  Several people have posted CR's quote, "the joy i get from skiing... that's worth dying for", and well JT agreed that NO ONE had been enjoying skiing at Squaw this season more than CR.  He had the biggest smile, the most stoke, and embodied everything that's right with skiing

RIP CR.....everyone here at Porters and in Tahoe will miss you dearly....

Feb 24 2010 7:48PM
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Buzzell
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his section in seven sunny days was the best i have ever seen. "the thrill i get from skiing is worth dying for." rest in peace.
Feb 24 2010 7:48PM
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C-DAWGSTYLEZ
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RIP CR
Feb 24 2010 7:49PM
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Snowgoner
Posts: 5047 - Karma: 965
this is so so so horrible.  RIP man, hope youre shredding pow up there in the clouds.
Feb 24 2010 7:50PM
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pho[tog]rapher
Posts: 2618 - Karma: 494
My thoughts are with the family, who are obviously strong after having gone through so much with CR. He motivated so many people to strive for their passion no matter the obstacle, and I know he will continue to do so.
Shred in Peace.
Feb 24 2010 7:50PM
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Negro_Jesus
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http://www.powdermag.com/features/news/cr-johnson-skier-dies-in-accident-at-squaw-valley/index.html/

RIP & SIP

Feb 24 2010 7:50PM
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highindasky55
Posts: 624 - Karma: 32
tomorrow, in honor of the passing of a legend, I will be throwing down as hard as ever. CR was inspiring to so many people, so sad to see him go. Enjoy the endless pow lines up there buddy!
Feb 24 2010 7:51PM
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p-fo
Posts: 9372 - Karma: 6,155
if theres one way to go this was it. skiing. i will shred in his name this weekend. shit im starting to get scared now. nobody seems to be living past 40. im kind of beginning to wonder if I will live past 40 if i go pro and such...
Feb 24 2010 7:52PM
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Bodeau.
Posts: 1637 - Karma: 48
RIP CR. you were truly inspirational. i dont even know what to say. i loved your parts and you were an amazing skier. ++ vibes to his family and close friends
Feb 24 2010 7:52PM
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seanyJ
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RIP CR.
i cant believe it.
Feb 24 2010 7:53PM
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J.DUKE
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RIP CR


your impact will stay with us , as long as the snow continues to fall
Feb 24 2010 7:53PM
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cgreen_13
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VERY Sad. CR is a true legend to the sport and this is horrible news. Much love goes to his family, I can't imagine what they are going through. RIP CR! You're the Man!
Feb 24 2010 7:54PM
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Barsevskis
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Rest In Peace CR!  you were such an inspiration to so many people and will be greatly missed
Feb 24 2010 7:55PM
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I.Love.Beezy
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https://www.newschoolers.com/web/content/pictures/id/331777/member_id/141906/

my hero and role model

Feb 24 2010 7:56PM
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Ware
Posts: 1758 - Karma: 2,221
that video of CR singing 3 little birds sums up how cool he really was. RIP CR... you were such an innovator of our sport. thank you.
Feb 24 2010 7:56PM
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Horsefacekillah
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RIp man why'd you have to go? SICK shots in everydays a saturday but man you will be missed
Feb 24 2010 7:56PM
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Wrkn4ThaWeekend
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stuff like this really is not fair. You were a huge inspiration C.R. your family will be in my prayers.
Ski in Peace.
Feb 24 2010 7:58PM
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Schoellkopf
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Wow, I am stunned. After such a fucking incredible rebound... I just don't know what to say.
My thoughts and prayers go out to CR and his family.

S.I.P.
Feb 24 2010 7:58PM
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Lemuel
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Watching EDIAS right now
Feb 24 2010 7:58PM
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casimiro
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R.I.P to an inspiration, innovator and legend.
Feb 24 2010 7:58PM
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jewsh
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that is just devastating. i can't believe something like that could happen. RIP
Feb 24 2010 8:00PM
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SoupCurry
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dude.......
Feb 24 2010 8:00PM
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FRZ03
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From ESPN Freeskiing:

http://espn.go.com/action/freeskiing/news/story?page=CR-Johnson
Feb 24 2010 8:01PM
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bucknasty
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CR was one of the first skiers i recognized in every ski movie as a kid. his skiing will live on forever.

Rest in Peace CR!

Feb 24 2010 8:01PM
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solitaryman
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RIP man, you will be missed and in our hearts forever.  You were one crazy, talented, passionate man who i was lucky enough to meet.
Feb 24 2010 8:01PM
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TPatel
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i cant believe this happened. after recovering and going through everything he went through, CR was one of the biggest inspirations to everyone. this is terrible. RIP CR, and SIP.
Feb 24 2010 8:02PM
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steezerampage
Posts: 2171 - Karma: 214
No.....      ahhhhh.  C.R. you will always be my boy, your segment in Ski Movie 3 and other movies changed my life.  I am going to learn how to do a bio in your honor.  R.I.P.
Feb 24 2010 8:03PM
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*TURBONERD*
Posts: 15082 - Karma: 9,170
RIP CR... I can't believe this happened. Tragedies like this lead to closer community in the end, but i wish there was some other way....
RIP and SIP, at least it was painless
Feb 24 2010 8:03PM
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Smokey.
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RIP CR. +++vibes to his family and friends
Feb 24 2010 8:04PM
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jibbinc.
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RIP CR

+vibes to his family
Feb 24 2010 8:06PM
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sstricky
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 my heart dropped when i heard this... RIP CR.
im glad you passed doing what you love the most... rip
Feb 24 2010 8:06PM
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PeteyWykes
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S.I.P

you'll be greatly missed
Feb 24 2010 8:06PM
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PeterWojnar
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Rest in Peace, CR. You died doing the one thing that is worth dying for... but you will never be forgotten for what you gave the sport of skiing during your life.
Feb 24 2010 8:07PM
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kthnxbai.
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R.I.P. CR
Feb 24 2010 8:07PM
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CaroSauve
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WOW can't believe it.... R.I.P CR Johson.. please be carefull guys and girls !

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deaths_in_2010
Feb 24 2010 8:10PM
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brogilvie
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Your the man CR. Wearing my gogs over my backwards baseball cap for you when I ski next.

Rest in Piece.

 
Feb 24 2010 8:10PM
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Dainsey
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reminiscing on all of his youtube videos...
a true legend.
Feb 24 2010 8:10PM
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CaroSauve
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johnson * my bad
Feb 24 2010 8:11PM
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Ryan*
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This just can't happen...
RIP CRJ.  Your story inspired amazed me and inspired me from the very beginning;  I told all my friends about the amazing wonder-skier who was in a coma for three months, had to re-learn to swallow, to eat, to walk, and was out shredding again the next season.  You were a true testament to the strength of willpower and to the belief that no matter how far one falls, one can always pick oneself back up again.  Your skiing, your spirit, and your soul will be truly missed.

Man, I wonder what I was doing when this happened...

RIP CRJ
RIP Shane
I still feel a pit in my stomach when I look at my makeshift wall monument for Shane...CR, you're going up right next to him.
Feb 24 2010 8:12PM
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Ski.Ballet
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CR was a true legend. To overcome such a devastating injury and still have such a positive outlook on skiing and life in general was truly inspirational. CR, you will be sorely missed! RIP
Feb 24 2010 8:12PM
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MNS
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rip charles russell johnson
Feb 24 2010 8:12PM
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Dilla
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i'm in shock right now.
watching Ski Movie 3 tonight in his honor

R.I.P.
Feb 24 2010 8:13PM
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Durtschi
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Miss you CR



Feb 24 2010 8:13PM
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