Replying to R.I.P.

Wednesday January 12, 2005. Erik Lewis of North Bend Washington was caught in an avalanche at Alpental. He was 28 years old. He was touring in the backcountry before it was open. He was a very skilled backcountry skier and knew his limits. He had a tracking beacon. When the avalanche happened he and his friend were swept down. His friend dug him self out and went to go get erik. By the time he got to him he wasn't breathing. He was airlifted out to harborview hospital in Seattle. He died there. He was the type of skier that lived for it. He didn't care about style and his clothes. He just loved being out there with his friends charging. His death is grieved by many. Erik to me will be known as a boss, a mentor, a fellow skier and most of all a Friend. RIP

SGB



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