East Vail Avalanche

Such a tragedy. Tony Siebert and I went to school and grew up skiing together. His grandfather founded Vail. This is a huge loss for the freeskiing community in the Vail Valley. Tony died doing what he loved most, shred in peace my man. You'll be greatly missed.

I heard that it was Tony Seibert, but had not seen it confirmed or released in the media yet so did not want to speculate. So tragic. RIP.

nothing worse than hearing about stuff like this. ski in peace and all the families and loved ones of those affected are in my prayers

My brother and I headed up to the neighbors house with our skateboards to attempt to ollie from one driveway to another back when I was about 12 years old. Separating the two driveways was a downward sloping grass patch that was about five feet in width. My brother and I timidly attempted to ollie the gap with very little speed.

Tony, who happened to live in the same neighborhood, joined us on our skateboards. He started about 30 feet further up from where my brother and I were starting on our neighbors steep downhill driveway. Tony got going so fast on his skateboard for his first attempt. He ollied nice and high and with the speed he had collected, he had no problem clearing the gap. In fact, he went a little too big.

My brother and I rolled on the ground laughing as Tony's skateboard trucks snapped in half under his weight. He went flying forward and rolled all the way across the driveway. At that age, it was common to cry especially after a brutal crash such as we had just witnessed, yet Tony got up and headed back to his house to find a second pair of trucks for his skateboard so he could keep skating.

Tony was such a funny and genuine guy in addition to being a great skier. I will miss you Tony. RIP

Damn, I was at vail today and wondered why blue sky closed early, horrible news, RIP.

Jeez, Used to compete halfpipe every so often with him... RIP. curious to hear the story... i know he wasnt a stranger to the backcountry

Almost two years ago I lost a great friend in vail's prima cornice. I couldn't even bring myself to ski for almost half of last season. I know the emotional toll. It is hard to believe. Over the weekend we had a small avalanche pop in beaver creek. My respects to Tony and his family. R.I.P. Taft. Its so sad to lose people in avalanches. Be seriously careful guys, Its sad to lose anyone to the sport we all love.

Yeah man it was Taft right? That was no good, especially since it was in-bounds and Vail Resorts is too cheap to provide their family with any money.

I saw the 4 dudes hiking up the poma right before it happened. Gives me the chills to think I saw him minutes before this happened. Rip